Future Leaders of Whatcom Waters Internship Program

NSEA’s Future Leaders of Whatcom Waters (FLOW) is a paid internship program that focuses on the aspects of NSEA’s work including stream restoration, environmental education, and community outreach. The reciprocal nature of the FLOW Program allows people to gain valuable professional development & real-world work experience while allowing NSEA to increase our capacity to accomplish more on the ground and improve our programs.

Stream Stewards Intern - Recruitment closed.

The Stream Stewards Internship position includes opportunities to learn about, experience, and actively participate in the different facets of NSEA’s work based on individual interests and availability. The primary role of this quarterly position is to lead volunteers in restoration and stewardship activities at community work parties on Saturdays. Interns will support volunteer events in different capacities such as shuttle driving, leading small groups, and supporting educational components like macroinvertebrate identifying while working collaboratively with the team. These community work parties are held throughout Whatcom County, where volunteers join NSEA to plant native species, remove invasive species, and more.

Western Washington Certificate Program
NSEA and Western Washington University's Environmental Science and Environmental Studies Departments have collaborated to create two academic certificates. These certificates combine academic learning with the Stream Stewards Internship to give students training and experience needed to apply a variety of skills to critical work in watershed restoration and community education and engagement. Students interested in the certificate should apply to the Stream Stewards Internship.

Camp Keystone Educator - Recruitment closed. Opens annually around March.
Camp Educator Interns will be responsible for leading groups of up to 10 campers in outdoor programming, including nature exploration, active games, stories, arts and crafts, and songs related to a different ecological theme each week. Camp Educator Interns will gain teaching and youth leadership skills, along with professional skills to benefit career pursuits. For questions, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Nathan at nzabel@n-sea.org or call 360-715-0283 x120.

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