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 2025 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.

The Youth Summer Internship application is open now! Contact us at uwbgeduc@uw.edu with any questions.

2025 Youth Summer Internship Application 

 

  • WHO:   Teens ages 16 – 18
  • WHEN: July 7 – August 1, 2025, 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 2025 stipend will be $1750 for successful completion of the 4-week internship.
  • APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so apply today!

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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