CoSEE offers a variety of project-based internship pathways that connect environmental education, research, conservation and community outreach. We are currently accepting applications for the following terms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summer Term: <\/strong>June 15, 2026 – September 15, 2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This pathway centers inclusive, place-based environmental education through program design, hands-on learning tools, and accessible storytelling. Interns help create, adapt, and deliver environmental education experiences that are engaging, culturally responsive, and accessible to learners of all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interns collaborate with CoSEE staff and community partners to design new programs, develop portable environmental education kits, and support an adaptive, multisensory children\u2019s library. The work emphasizes equity, creativity, and real-world application\u2014meeting learners where they are and expanding who environmental education is for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Design and lead inclusive environmental education programs at the EERC and in community spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Create, test, and refine hands-on, place-based environmental education kits<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Adapt activities for different ages, abilities, and learning environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Co-design accessible children\u2019s books with communication boards and interactive elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Support the development of an inclusive reading nook and adaptive library<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Collaborate with community partners to pilot and improve programming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Invasive Species Management & Restoration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
This project focuses on community-centered invasive species management. Interns will lead cleanups, assist with removal efforts, support park restoration, and help create a long-term management plan. They\u2019ll also build partnerships to boost local engagement and stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Organize community cleanup events<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Work on removal projects in collaboration with state parks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Support the develop & implementation of a long-term management plan for sustaining native ecosystems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manage CoSEE outdoor learning area garden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Social Media & Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
This internship uses digital media share CoSEE\u2019s work broadly with educators, researchers, our local community, and beyond. Interns will manage social media, create content, design materials, and assist with newsletters to boost outreach and connect diverse audiences to environmental education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Facebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Canva & Flyer Creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Instragram<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tik Tok<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Newsletter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
YouTube<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Community Engagement & Native Plant Conservation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
This project supports community engagement and environmental education efforts at Saint Edward State Park in collaboration with Friends of Saint Edward State Park (FoSESP). This internship will support managing and re-designing the Native Plant Learning Garden (NPLG). Students will help design, plant, and manage the garden while also developing informational and educational materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, interns may also support related community-based projects, such as the Yard-by-Yard program and local community gardens, expanding the impact of native plant conservation and community engagement beyond the park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Develop educational materials for NPLG<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Work with Friends of Saint Edward State Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Support the development and care of plan for NPLG<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May support Yard by Yard and local community garden initiatives<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Special Internships Projects <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Special Internship Projects are unique opportunities that grow out of CoSEE\u2019s collaborations with community and partner organizations. These internships don\u2019t always follow our typical pathways, they may have different timelines, offer paid options, or focus on more specialized areas of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Partnership with Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each year, Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park hosts Camp S\u2019mores, an overnight outdoor adventure for about 75 families, and we\u2019re seeking an intern to help plan and lead activities such as art projects, guided hikes, and introductory paddleboarding or kayaking sessions. As the Camp S\u2019mores intern, you\u2019ll work closely with the event committee to help design the full schedule, from check\u2011in to check\u2011out, for the event taking place July 25\u201326.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Credits<\/strong>: 1\u20135 credits available for Spring and\/or Summer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hours<\/strong>: Approximately 3\u20138 hours per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Timeline<\/strong>: March 15 \u2013 August 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tree Inventory<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Parternship with City of Kenmore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students in this internship will collaborate with the City of Kenmore to complete updates to the public tree inventory by identifying species, documenting tree health, and collecting location data using GIS tools. This project is ideal for students with experience in mapping, GIS, and basic tree or plant biology who want hands\u2011on fieldwork in urban forestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Credits<\/strong>: 1\u20135 credits available for Summer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hours<\/strong>: Approximately 5\u201315 hours per week <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Timeline<\/strong>: May \u2013 August 2026 (flexible)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Requirements<\/strong>: Experience with GIS and mapping, ability to identify tree species or strong foundational biology knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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