Are you interested in exploring careers in environmental fields? We are looking for curious, creative, and enthusiastic teens with a commitment to community and equity to join our Summer 2026 intern cohort! No previous experience in environmental issues required.

This internship program integrates multiple disciplines and ways of knowing to support a diverse community of interns in finding a career path that is right for them.

We anticipate opening the 2026 Youth Internship application in spring 2026. You can join our interest list below to be notified when we open our application! Contact us at uwbgeduc@uw.edu with any questions.

2026 Youth Summer Internship Interest Form

 

  • WHO:   Teens ages 16 – 18
  • WHEN: 2026 dates TBD, Monday-Friday.  Hours vary but usually 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • WHERE: Washington Park Arboretum. Interns will also spend time meeting with environmental professionals from different backgrounds and types of environmental organizations across the Puget Sound regions. Transportation to and from the internship is not provided. We will use public transit for any off-site travel.
  • This is a paid internship experience. The 2026 stipend is not yet set.
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: We anticipate opening the application in spring 2026.

What will I do?

  • Prepare for a career as an environmental professional
  • Develop your leadership skills
  • Identify personal strengths and skills
  • Meet with environmental professionals from different backgrounds and types of environmental organizations across the Puget Sound region. Past visits have included University of Washington, Islandwood, the Seattle Environmental Protection Agency regional office, Beavers Northwest, Nurturing Roots Farm, and Ramboll Environmental Consulting.
  • Build a sense of teamwork and community
  • Work with children in a camp setting
  • Participate in an environmental project in the Washington Park Arboretum

Comments from Summer Interns

“It was great to learn about all the careers in the environmental field. It showed me new jobs that i didn’t even know existed and kind of opened up a new perspective for me. I liked visiting all the places where people would tell us their path to get to where they are now and what they did to get there.”

“I thought the resume building activity and just getting questions about my resume answered was really helpful. Also the plant-a-palooza project was super cool and was probably the most productive project I’ve ever worked on.”

Questions?

Please contact us at uwbgeduc@uw.edu

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