Internships

Supporting student research

CoSEE offers a variety of project-based internship pathways that connect environmental education, research, conservation and community outreach. Internships are credit-based and can count towards the hands-on learning academic credit at UW Bothell. We are located in Saint Edward State Park.

We are proud to support undergraduate research and capstone projects for students from both UW Bothell and UW Seattle. From immersive fieldwork to faculty-mentored research and community-driven collaborations, students gain real-world experience tackling complex challenges at the intersection of ecology and society.

Internship pathways

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Ecological Monitoring

Interns apply GIS tools to support ecological monitoring and restoration at Saint Edward State Park and Lake Sammamish, contributing to spatial data projects that inform conservation and land stewardship in close collaboration with Dr. Santiago Lopez.

Recommended Experience: Completion of or enrollment in an Introductory GIS course (or equivalent experience).

Inclusive Environmental Education

Interns design and deliver inclusive, place-based environmental education experiences — from hands-on learning tools to accessible storytelling — that are culturally responsive and welcoming to learners of all ages and abilities.

Invasive Species Management and Restoration

Interns lead community-centered invasive species removal and restoration efforts at Saint Edward State Park, coordinating with volunteers and partner agencies to protect native ecosystems and develop long-term management plans.

Native Plant Conservation and Community Engagement

Interns support community-centered native plant conservation at Saint Edward State Park by managing and supporting the Native Plant Learning Garden in partnership with Friends of Saint Edward State Park and beyond.

Social Media and Communications

Interns use digital media and storytelling to amplify CoSEE’s work — managing social media, designing outreach materials, and supporting newsletters to connect diverse audiences to environmental education.

Special Internships Projects

Special Internship Projects are unique opportunities that grow out of CoSEE’s collaborations with community and partner organizations. These internships don’t always follow our typical pathways, they may have different timelines, offer paid options, or focus on more specialized areas of work.

These projects are updated frequently so stay up to date on this page for any upcoming opportunities!