Tryon Creek Watershed Council

Tryon Creek Watershed Council (TCWC) is a small and dynamic nonprofit working to use science and best practices to enhance, restore, and conserve the ecological health and function of our unique urban watershed, and to promote a stewardship understanding and ethic amongst our watershed residents and visitors. As we’re working to continue on-the-ground work in the community and also advance larger-scale and long-term planning, we’re excited to work with an intern. Together we’ll grow TCWC’s organizational capacity by strengthening our internal and external communications and systems, and by identifying and preparing to pursue new funding opportunities; this computer work will be rounded out by opportunities to get outside throughout the watershed. As a small and nimble organization we have a lot of potential ideas and look forward to developing specific project goals/parameters in collaboration with you, our prospective intern! Our intern will work in close collaboration with our sole staff member, and occasionally with board members, colleagues, and community members.

Late May through mid-August, 15-20 hrs/week. The specific hours per week worked may vary slightly based on events and projects.

Alexis Barton Castro

alexis@tryoncreek.org

Primarily remote, supplemented by in-person meetings on campus and/or at sites throughout the watershed.

We hope to find someone who’s excited for on-the-ground work to move forward, and would benefit from work that requires strengthening internal systems of a small nonprofit. A lot of our work takes place behind the computer screen, but we will find a balance with opportunities to meet our colleagues and partners, as well as time spent outside throughout the watershed too. A key skill is the ability to work well in, and/or learn, computer-based programs that support our internal communications, record-keeping, and fundraising efforts (Google Drive, MailChimp, WordPress, Canva, etc). Flexibility and the ability to manage multiple work areas/projects simultaneously will be crucial in order to achieve outcomes at our scale of work. This is an opportunity to learn firsthand the behind-the-scenes about how small nonprofits operate. This differs from work at larger organizations or local governments in that you’re not one small part of a bigger system, but are able to hold ownership and be self-driven to accomplish work independently. Time spent outside in the watershed isn’t required, but could include –based on our interns’ interest areas– walking on uneven ground and/or engaging in physically demanding work with invasive species.

No

This is solely being shared with the Sustainability Internship program at Lewis & Clark

Below we’ve included details about possible work/project areas and opportunities for professional development as well as specific computer programs/software. We look forward to collaborating with our intern to identify which project areas are of most interest to focus on. Communications (&) Systems: Developing a social media plan and/or strategy, original content, scheduling, and/or a content calendar for our social media platforms. Join TCWC in summertime tabling events to connect with and educate members of the public about the watershed and our work Updating our website pages with information on resources, recent projects and watershed happenings; updating our Interactive Web Map. Updating our contacts on MailChimp Fundraising: Research, identify, and evaluate potential funding sources Developing draft content for fundraising efforts based either on projects or funding opportunities. Field work: Could include: site visits to restoration project sites throughout the watershed, photopoint monitoring of active projects, co-leading hands-on volunteer events, shadowing restoration contractors, capturing photography/video content for social media presence and future communications, and more. Other notes: Opportunities for professional development include attending TCWC Board and Committee meetings, participate in annual work and budget meetings, informational interviews with the various environmental professionals on our Board (various skill sets across environmental science and management, civic engagement, and social services/justice based organizations), opportunities to shadow individuals in TCWC’s network of colleagues, and more. Aside from the certainty of Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, etc), other computer programs or software that TCWC uses which could be used depending on specific work areas could include MailChimp, Canva, WordPress, ArcOnline/GIS, Instrumentl, Meta Business Suite, and others.

Nutrition INSIDE

Are you passionate about increasing food equity and restoring dignity through better nutrition? Do you believe that access to fresh, healthy food can transform lives and create stronger communities? If you are dedicated to fostering positive change for individuals in the criminal justice system, we invite you to join our team and help grow the impact of Nutrition INSIDE. Nutrition INSIDE is a project dedicated to delivering fresh, nutritious food to incarcerated individuals. We source high-quality food donations from farms, grocery stores and food recovery nonprofits in order to improve nutrition in correctional facilities and address the physical health risks of poor diets in prison. You’ll work to improve food quality for adults in custody, manage produce donations, and promote sustainable food systems while strengthening community ties. This internship will be an opportunity to be a part of a startup nonprofit and participate in all of the things it takes to launch a nonprofit off the ground: donor development, actual delivery of food, attending meetings, making new relationships, finding food donations, and general admin work. We’re a group of recent L&C alums and we’d love to have you join us!

May 20th to August 30th (start & end dates flexible) 15-20h/week

Aidan O’Connor

nutritioninsideproject@gmail.com

hybrid: in-person help with deliveries + weekly/bi-weekly meetings via zoom or at Growing Gardens HQ + weekly digital tasks

●Passion for food justice ●Excellent communicator (in-person, electronically, in groups, and over the phone) ● Willingness to facilitate pick-ups and deliveries to and from large institutions ● Experience/interest in building donor relationships ● Great organizational and project-tracking skills ● Confident working with or learning various types of computer software, including experience in Word, Excel, and Google suite ● Willingness to accept challenges and learning opportunities ● Works great with teams and independently with limited supervision ● Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends ● Comfortable working both in-office and remotely ● Ability to work in a structured correctional institution setting Driver’s License and willingness to (potentially) drive a large van: this position may require picking up and dropping off supplies using our large van. You do not need to have your own vehicle. - Ability to lift at least 25lbs. This position will require loading and unloading large crates of produce and packaged goods. Other than that, lifting is minimal. - Ability to sit or stand at a desk in front of a computer screen about 30% of the time. - Ability to stand, bend, and assist with tasks such as sorting, weighing and packing food for minimum 5 hours per week.

No

n/a

We’re a group of L&C alums looking for someone to help us form the foundation of this project!

EDP Renewables North America

EDPR NA is one of the largest developer-owner-operators of renewable energy projects in North America. The Community Relations Intern will work directly with the Community Relations Manager and other members of the Community Relations, Government Affairs, and Development teams to develop and implement strategies for strengthening relationships with stakeholders around wind, solar, and storage projects in development, construction, and operation. This position will support the Community Relations team’s work of creating a favorable atmosphere for renewables development in project areas, managing anti-renewables opposition, and drafting/maintaining the company’s library of resources to address misinformation. This role will assist in the planning and implementing of external community events, researching and drafting educational content about renewable energy for project stakeholders, preparing event materials and talking points, and researching the culture and values of project communities.

Likely June 9 - August 29. 40 hours/week.

Julia McPherson

julia.mcpherson@edp.com

Hybrid position - EDPR uses a flexible 3 days in, 2 days remote model. Can be located in Portland, OR or Indianapolis, IN. Other office locations can be considered.

· Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite · Basic graphic design abilities; familiarity with Adobe InDesign is a big plus · Ability to have empathy for people with differing views and a willingness to work on challenging partisan issues in a heavily politicized industry · Ability to produce quality work in a multi-tasked environment, often without a manager immediately present (most colleagues involved with this intern travel 50% of the time) · Ability to interpret and synthesize industry research into public-facing materials for the general public · Ability to collaborate with members of the public and colleagues in various geographic locations throughout the United States and Canada, many of which are rural · Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills across demographic groups · Strong organizational, creative thinking, and strategic planning skills · Possess strong attention to detail and self-motivation

Yes

Anticipated to be $22/hour with 401k matching

Yes, this is our existing summer internship program available to applicants across the US and Canada.

The Community Relations role is an interdisciplinary position that succeeds by understanding the deeper motivations, values, and ideologies influencing the renewables debate throughout rural American communities. The intern will need to be comfortable spending a lot of time engaging with conservative and far-right messaging. If a student is seeking a real look at what getting grid-scale renewable energy projects online is like, this is the position for them!

350PDX

Organizational Overview: 350PDX’s mission is to build a diverse grassroots movement to address the causes of climate disruption through justice-based solutions by inspiring, training and mobilizing people to act. We are a relatively young, dynamic, volunteer-driven grassroots organization with thousands of supporters. We regularly engage hundreds of people to volunteer and/or take action. Our work is significant — the nation and world need compelling examples of communities that are addressing climate disruption head-on through bold and creative measures that bring diverse people together at a time of divisiveness and insufficient state and federal action. Position Summary: 350PDX will be hosting interns from Portland-area schools in the summer of 2025 who will help our staff and volunteers with the second half of the Oregon legislative session. We are tracking a number of bills and serving on coalitions, with the help of climate policy assistants whose work concludes at the end of the school year. Interns will help plan advocacy events, write public comments, activate volunteers who care about climate and environmental justice issues, and help us finish the legislative session with strong advocacy for climate and environmental justice policies that will keep Oregon focused on our climate goals. Topics include: energy affordability and building efficiency, transportation, divesting from fossil fuels, and climate resilience. This is an unpaid internship; applicants are encouraged to seek funding from your school.

Number of hours per week can be negotiated based on applicants’ interest and availability; ten hours per week is a good starting point. The internship will run from mid-May to the end of July, with some flexibility depending on applicant availability.

Cherice Bock

cherice@350pdx.org

Living in the Portland area is a requirement for this position, with some flexibility since much of the work will also revolve around Salem. 350PDX has an office in N. Portland. Some work can be done remotely from home. Interns will meet together each week in the office. Part of the work will include organizing and attending events around the Portland area as well as in Salem; carpooling to Salem can be arranged.

Learning objectives: -Get to know other individuals and organizations working on climate and environmental justice in Oregon. -Learn about and help organize the community regarding bills and state budget items relating to environmental and climate justice issues in Oregon. -Learn about the ways climate policy works in the State Capitol through serving on coalitions and listening to partner groups, advocates, and legislators as bills are discussed and passed. -Gain organizing skills through helping plan and participating in advocacy opportunities. -Individual goals for each intern can also be incorporated.

No

Students from University of Portland and Reed College have similar programs, so we will ideally have an internship cohort made up of 1-2 students from each school.

Goldman Environmental Foundation

Our foundation awards the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize, given each year to 6 grassroots activists from around the world. Over the summer, student interns could help us with a few projects: research and outreach to environmental NGOs that we’d like to add to our ceremony and newsletter list; research on trends in grassroots activism and environmental defense; and sharing stories of prize winners with youth and educators.

Flexible on our end up to 20 hours per week

Liz Maw

liz.maw@goldmanprize.org

Remote is fine. For hybrid, we are only in the office two days a week in San Francisco.

We can be flexible based on the intern. They would need to keep some information confidential.

No

It has been on my list to start a summer internship program; your program crossed my desk and as of now, you are the only school I am in touch with

Happy to chat if helpful.

SCRAP Creative Reuse

SCRAP Creative Reuse is a non-profit whose mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior  by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.  To fulfill our mission, SCRAP operates a donation-based creative reuse store and education programming. We have two different focuses for work opportunities at SCRAP. Education: Students who chose to work in education will have the opportunity to support our education department through a variety of different channels including: helping to design curriculum for ongoing programming for Portland students, physical and administrative organization, assisting in teaching students, fulfilling grant obligations and outreach. Students will gain mentorship from experienced educators and will acquire skills in environmental and art education. If you are interested in interacting directly with students, you will need to pass a background check. Programming is variable, and if you want to help with teaching, weekly hours may need to be flexible. General Creative Reuse: Volunteers at SCRAP are integral for keeping the organization running. Students who focus in this department will help with craft kit development and production, understanding the flow of materials through the volunteer department and maintaining systems and processing materials. Students will support the donations department through intake of donations, sorting material and keeping the store well stocked and organized. Students should be interested in keeping materials out of the landfill and passionate about creative reuse.

Estimated start date would be May or June 2025, completion date July or August 2025, our timeline can be flexible based on the timeline of the internship program. Approximate hours 10-20 per week

Katelyn Maynard, PDX Site Director. Depending on their focus intern’s will receive a focus specific mentor.

portlanddirector@scrapcreativereuse.org

In person at SCRAP (We are moving locations in April to 603 SE 6th Ave Portland OR 97214)

Skills and characteristics needed for this project: Education: -Familiarity working or volunteering with children -Effective communication -Art/creative experience with a variety of media -Demonstrated reliability and dedication in the workplace -Passion for sustainability Creative Reuse: -Effective Communication -Comfortable working in a busy environment -Demonstrated reliability and dedication in the workplace -Passion for sustainability

No

This position is open to students at Lewis & Clark, and is a position that is available for students at other local colleges and universities with internship programs.

Our intern will receive a craft allowance of $25 per month for their time worked which expires at the end of the internship!

Organically Grown Company

Organically Grown Company (OGC) is a mission-driven wholesaler and distributor of fresh organic produce, proudly owned by Sustainable Food and Agriculture Perpetual Purpose Trust (SFAPPT. We’re owned by a Trust so we can remain independent and serve our purpose into perpetuity.) Distributing over 125 million pounds of organic produce to PNW eaters annually (plus donating 750,000lbs+ pounds to foodbanks) cannot be done without significant energy usage. Our fleet drove more than 2 million miles delivering produce to our customers in 2024, and each truck spent hours parked at our loading dock each day with the diesel reefer units running. We use a lot of fuel (diesel, bio-diesel and renewable diesel) and emit a significant amount of GHGs to get the produce to the people. We are looking for an intern that would like to help us better understand the GHG and emissions at our facility, by researching opportunities to monitor and reduce emissions while our trucks are docked at our facility and idling in our yard. This project will involve: • researching diesel emission monitoring equipment • investigating grant funding opportunities for cost-sharing • create a program for monitoring/recording emissions at and around our facility • recommend new/additional KPIs related to emissions-monitoring A few things to note – OGC’s has been an industry leader in sustainable fleet management for decades, as an early adopter of biofuels. We are also welcoming fresh ideas and piloting new equipment.

8-16 hrs. per week

Mike Dill

mdill@organicgrown.com

Hybrid, with onsite work taking place in NE Portland. 20078 NE Sandy Blvd.

• general understanding of organic and sustainable food production • familiarity with Oregon’s Clean Truck rule and other applicable regulations/legislation • foundational knowledge in emission-monitoring • comfortable assuming lead role and/or working independently as necessary • auditing, with the ability to spot opportunities • creative problem-solver • data management/tracking and written document/process development • research and networking • excellent verbal and written communication ability to professionally represent themself as a partner of OGC

No

Intern would be able to purchase organic produce at our facility at employee-discounted rate and have access to our free produce (aka “foodbank”) area.

No. This is exclusively in partnership with Lewis & Clark.

We unfortunately did not budget for an intern in 2025 but are excited about the opportunity to work with a student. We are confident that we will be able to provide a mutually beneficial and enlightening experience. Additional information about OGC can be found on our website: Organically Grown Company

Organically Grown Company

Organically Grown Company (OGC) is a mission-driven wholesaler and distributor of fresh organic produce, proudly owned by Sustainable Food and Agriculture Perpetual Purpose Trust (SFAPPT. We’re owned by a Trust so we can remain independent and serve our purpose into perpetuity.) Distributing over 125 million pounds of organic produce to PNW eaters annually (plus donating 750,000lbs+ pounds to foodbanks) creates some waste. We track our major waste streams to the best of our ability but would like to incorporate waste auditing into our sustainability program. We are looking for an intern that would like to help us develop a [non-regulatory] waste auditing program specific to the uniqueness of our business. This would involve: • auditing department workflows and materials • creating a Standard Operating Procedure and cadence for audits • determining the desired metrics to be captured during audits • lead OGC’s sustainability committee through a waste audit • Investigate/research best management options for materials we have not found sustainable solutions for to date • make recommendations for improved material management A few things to note – OGC’s landfill diversion rate is currently around 95%, most of our waste is dry and you will not be handling any toxic waste.

8-12 hours per week

Mike Dill

mdill@organicgrown.com

Hybrid, with onsite work taking place in NE Portland. 20078 NE Sandy Blvd.

• general understanding of organic and sustainable food production • familiarity with Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act • foundational knowledge in sustainable material waste management • comfortable assuming lead role and/or working independently as necessary • auditing, with the ability to spot opportunities • creative problem-solver • data management/tracking and written document/process development • research and networking • excellent verbal and written communication • ability to professionally represent themself as a partner of OGC

No

Intern would be able to purchase organic produce at our facility at employee-discounted rate and have access to our free produce (aka “foodbank”) area.

No. This is exclusively in partnership with Lewis & Clark.

We unfortunately did not budget for an intern in 2025 but are excited about the opportunity to work with a student. We are confident that we will be able to provide a mutually beneficial and enlightening experience. Additional information about OGC can be found at our website: Organically Grown Company

Sanaga Yong Chimpanzee Rescue

SYCR is a Beaverton-based NGO that operates a sanctuary for almost 80 orphaned chimpanzees in central Cameroon. The project is to help make SYCY sustainable into the future as the current founder-president prepares to step down after 25 years at the helm. The objective is to research and develop significant funding opportunities from corporations, foundations, and donors that will help create a sustainable endowment for SYCR. https://www.sychimprescue.org

10-20 hours per week for the duration of the internship period. Work can be done independently and remotely from any location. Interaction with SYCR can be in person in Portland or via Zoom from anywhere.

Niels Marquardt

nielsm@lclark.edu

remote or hybrid

The main skills will be initiative-taking and dogged determination to research and find new funding sources for SYCR. Good internet and IT skills are a must. Good writing and telephone/people skills will also be required to make successful contact with the sources that are identified.

No

While we are offering this as an unpaid internship, for the right candidate we are willing to discuss parameters for a paid internship.

At this time, we are opening this opportunity only to LC students in the Sustainability Internship Program.

Please contact Niels Marquardt to discuss this opportunity!

Environment Oregon

Environment Oregon is a policy and action group with one mission: to restore and protect the natural world. Our staff works for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife, open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members across the state put grassroots support behind our research and advocacy. Campaigns Summer 2025 Interns will work on one of our campaigns: Save the bees. Bees are dying at alarming rates. Franklin’s bumblebee hasn’t been seen in Oregon since 2006, and Western bumblebee populations have dropped 90% in 20 years. Pesticides, especially neonics, are a major cause—damaging bees’ brains, impairing navigation, and reducing reproduction. Lawmakers could make neonics a restricted-use pesticide by passing a bill in 2025 to protect these vital pollinators. Bees support 90% of wild flowering plants, our ecosystems, and foods like marionberries, apples and potatoes. This is our chance to join 12 other states in protecting bees and other pollinators. Support our state parks. Over 50 million people visit Oregon’s incredible state parks each year. And it’s no wonder, our state parks are amazing, featuring rugged coastlines, lush forests, high deserts, mountains, lakes, and waterfalls — with recreational opportunities for hikers, anglers and every level of outdoor enthusiast. But inadequate and unreliable funding is taking a toll: Visitors face worn-down trails, neglected facilities, and too few rangers to keep parks clean and safe. We’re calling on Oregon leaders to secure robust, stable funding to better support our state parks. Putting wildlife over waste. Nothing we use for a few minutes should pollute the environment and harm wildlife for hundreds of years. Plastic pollution is creating an environmental disaster for ocean wildlife: plastic and other marine debris kills millions of sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals every year. It’s time to move beyond single-use plastic by getting rid of the most harmful waste, and stopping the use of things we truly don’t need.

Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week for at least 10 weeks on a regular schedule, as determined at the beginning of the term. Interns must be on time and prepared. They must be able to work independently as well as in groups. This is an unpaid internship; it may be completed for college credit.

Celeste Meiffren-Swango

celeste@environmentoregon.org

This is a hybrid internship with a mix of remote and in-person work.

The internship is designed to help train the next generation of environmental leaders by instilling the skills, ethics, and drive it takes to win campaigns. We are looking for people who work hard, communicate effectively, and are dedicated to positive social change; responsibilities include grassroots organizing, media outreach and organizational building. Interns will have the opportunity to develop and execute campaign strategies for winning critical parts of our state-wide efforts. Specific responsibilities include: Grassroots Organizing: Identifying and organizing businesses, local leaders, and citizens to promote environmental protections Media outreach: Assist in organizing a press event and writing letters to local papers Collecting petitions, running activist phone-banks, and using our network to pressure on local leaders directly Organization Building: News Watch: Track media for stories and opinion pieces relevant to our campaign and organization Maintaining reports on local political climate, researching opportunities for environmental progress Administrative: Help ensure the office and organization continue to run efficiently

No

This is part of an existing internship program within our organization.

Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet

Acterra is a San Francisco Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Palo Alto that brings people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. We serve all 9 counties of the San Francisco Bay area. In the face of daunting environmental challenges, our science-based approach instills hope while building community. Development Intern Position Overview: Acterra is seeking a motivated Development Intern to join our team and support our mission of advancing environmental sustainability and equity in the Bay Area. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, community engagement, and program development while making a meaningful impact. You will work closely with the Grants Manager, Program Director, and other team members to centralize critical data about the communities we serve and to identify effective strategies for reaching underserved populations. Key responsibilities will be data research and compilation, community impact analysis, community engagement and equity analysis and reporting. This position can be remote or hybrid. There will be opportunities for in person meetings. Beneficial Electrification Intern Acterra is seeking a motivated Beneficial Electrification Intern to join our team and support our mission of advancing environmental sustainability and equity in the Bay Area. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with our Beneficial Electrification program. You will work closely with the Beneficial Electrification manager, and other BE team members to promote electrification in the Bay Area. Interns will help support in person events for our Karl Knapp GOEV program. This position will be hybrid and require in person events in the San Francisco Bay Area. Community Engagement Intern Acterra is seeking a motivated Community Engagement Intern to join our team and support our mission of advancing environmental sustainability and equity in the Bay Area. This internship will allow interns to help develop curriculum, facilitate meetings, conduct community engagement and support the growth of our Young Professionals program. Interns will work closely with the Community Engagement Specialist and work towards making this program accessible to all young professionals in the Bay Area. There will be opportunities to join Acterra’s Equity Working Group and help improve equity at Acterra. This position can be remote or hybrid. There will be opportunities for in person meetings.

Late May to early August. 20 hours per week.

Jacquelyne Espejo-Vera, Community Engagement Specialist, Irvin Rivero, Beneficial Electrification Manager, Lourdes Arce, Grants Manager

jacky.vera@acterra.org

The internship can be fully remote or hybrid depending on which project the intern selects.

Skills for BE Position -Written and oral communication skills in English, including crafting and sending emails or texts and communicating clearly verbally and in writing -People skills, including the ability to empathize with others and help them feel at ease -Organizational skills, including scheduling appointments, sending and managing calendar invites, and tracking results -Meeting facilitation skills, including following an agenda -Cultural competency, including the ability to interact respectfully with people from various racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds Optional Skills: -Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, or other languages, oral and written Skills for Development Position -Passion for environmental justice, sustainability, and equity-driven work. -Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail. -Experience with data collection, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, GoogleSheets, Miro). -Familiarity with equity-focused frameworks (e.g., Environmental Justice screening tools, GIS mapping). -Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams and audiences. General Skills -Passion for environmental justice, sustainability, and equity-driven work. -Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams and audiences. -Meeting facilitation skills, including following an agenda -Written and oral communication skills in English, including crafting and sending emails or texts and communicating clearly verbally and in writing -Organizational skills, including scheduling appointments, sending and managing calendar invites, and tracking results

No

This position(s) open to students outside of Lewis & Clark

-Each intern will be given the same onboarding presentation and program overview. Interns will have weekly check in meetings with their program supervisor and have access to Acterra’s slack channels. -Each intern will have an onboarding Asana (project management tool) which will outline different tasks for the first week, as well as tasks related to their program/project. This allows for interns to have flexibility in which they read their onboarding materials and complete their tasks. -The Slack channels allow communication between Acterra staff and interns. Resources are shared on different slack channels. There is a specific Slack channel for interns and intern managers. Interns are also invited to join our young professionals program and join Acterra staff at our morning Stand Up meetings. Stand Up meetings allow everyone at Acterra to learn about each other and the programs at Acterra. Interns can ask for help and give updates during the Stand Up meetings. -The Community Engagement Specialist will hold spaces for interns to meet, provide feedback, and request assistance on a regular basis.

Jacobsen Salt Company

This will be a fieldwork based internship with a lot of hands on experience for the students.

The timeline will be approximately April -July

Emily Schmiedel

emily.schmiedel@jacobsensalt.com

This will be in-person at Zidell Yards at our Portland Riverfront apiary.

The ideal intern is interested in working outside and likes to be active and flexible. This internship can be considered somewhat physically demanding, lifting and carrying items is a large part of the daily work. Close interactions with bees would be ongoing. There will be several events that where attendance will be required, including a few saturdays.

Stipend

In the past we have done a stipend of around $600 dollars, I believe this will be the case for 2025.

This internship program is designed for L&C student participation.

We are a hyper local company, making products that are pure and responsible! We are primarily a salt company and the honey production portion is a small part of our business, but has many community connections and focuses on outreach.

Grow Portland

Grow Portland supports schools and communities by facilitating hands-on garden experiences that foster connections to food, nature and each other. We teach in 16 school Gardens across Portland, leading outdoor activities, tasting and gardening for all students at each school. We are looking for interns to help us maintain these gardens over the summer months and/or to help with summer Programming. Help our Garden Educators lead fun summer activities in the gardens including garden art, worm games, watering, pollinating, etc. Garden maintenance mainly includes watering, weeding, and harvesting.

June 15-Aug 15 (or longer): 5-20 hours/week. We are flexible.

Wisteria Stuart

wisteria@growportland.org

in person: various gardens around town, primarily in East Portland

Knowledge or willingness to learn gardening basics Flexibility and willingness to work on a team Knowledge or willingness to learn outdoor education Dependability and willingness to see a project through Ability to work outside in the summer, lift up to 40 lbs

No

We are working to secure a stipend

This position is open to anyone. We are looking for 3-4 interns to help with summer gardens.

This position will be part of a dynamic, fun-loving summer team who will work and play in the sun together while making sure our gardens and students continue to thrive.

Central City Concern

Founded in 1979, Central City Concern (CCC) helps those struggling with life’s biggest problems end or avoid homelessness and build healthy, housed, resilient, and engaged lives. We provide affordable and transitional housing, primary and behavioral healthcare, addiction treatment, job training, employment services, and culturally specific programs. CCC believes our commitment to climate action is deeply connected to our mission of ending homelessness. Marginalized groups, including the low-income and BIPOC communities we serve, are disproportionately affected by climate change, making our environmental justice efforts essential to our work. The Climate Action Internship at CCC offers a meaningful opportunity to advance climate justice and sustainability. For Summer 2025, the internship will focus primarily on client engagement and education, with a secondary emphasis on carbon data tracking and reporting. The Climate Action Intern will collaborate closely with CCC’s Director of Climate Action, resident services staff, and property management teams. Key responsibilities include: • Developing educational materials to empower CCC clients to live healthy & sustainable lives, manage economic impacts of utilities, and integrate more fully with their housing communities. • Developing training and educational guides that help residents prepare for and build resilience to future climate challenges. • Assisting with the collection and reporting of energy and carbon data to further CCC’s climate action goals.

Estimated start date: May 13th. Estimated completion date: August 29th. 10-15 hours per week.

Rachel Maas, Director of Climate Action

rachel.maas@ccconcern.org

Primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings or site visits.

1. Ability to read and understand building plans, specifications, and operation and maintenance manuals 2. Familiarity with carbon and energy benchmarking concepts and tools (such as Energy Star Portfolio Manager or similar platforms) to track building performance metrics. 3. Awareness of carbon accounting principles, including scopes of emissions (Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3) and their relevance to building operations. 4. Must possess a high degree of computer literacy. Experience with productivity software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and graphic design software (Adobe Suite, Canva or comparable) strongly preferred. 5. Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision while also adhering to policies, procedures and objectives. Ability to independently plan and work with others. 6. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a wide variety of people including the general public, CCC clients, co-workers, and partner organizations. 7. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. 8. Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Ace of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol. 9. Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies. 10. Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, life-styles, and sexual orientations and treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Yes

$19/hour

CCC has hosted Climate Action Interns previously, usually tied to specific projects or grant needs. Depending on funding as well as fit/interest, it is possible that this internship could continue beyond the August 29th completion date. For now, we expect we will make this particular internship opportunity open to L&C students only.

West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District

West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District is a publicly-funded organization that helps guide conservation efforts on privately held land for the benefit of wildlife, ecosystems and the public. We’re a small team with a large service area in Multnomah County west of the Willamette River. The Project: 1) Review our priority weed list of our common targets and Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) species to learn more about the origins of these plants (e.g., What are their medicinal qualities, their first food qualities for immigrant Indigenous communities, and/or their naturalized use by other communities?). 2) Gain an understanding of the relationship Indigenous communities have with our target species, and discover if this understanding shifts our priority ranking of species for control or our tactics (i.e., use of herbicides) of control for some EDRR species? 3) Develop and distribute education and outreach materials, as well as shared messaging used by partner organizations, that respond to expressed community concerns about the overly complex, xenophobic, and colonial (i.e., elitist, alarmist) language used. 4) Opportunities to continue into actual outreach work (mailing), if time/interest allows

~10-12 hrs/week Start date: Dependent on availability of student... Our heaviest field season is from beginning of April to end of June, so would require a bit of coordination (AKA, more to come?) Tentative: Perhaps late May, or possibly early June... End Date: By August (presentation/wrap up for student on L&C timeline?) with opportunity to continue on if interest is there

Michelle Delepine

Michelle@wmswcd.org

Could be either – Our office is located at: 3236 S Kelly Ave, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97239

- (Somewhat) experienced with plant identification: Proficient in recognizing and naming common plants of the Pacific Northwest, trained in the use of plant identification resources, knowledgeable of plant anatomy and/or (especially) traditional ecological knowledge of plants and first foods - Research and report writing - GIS and data collection/analysis skills (not required, but could be useful!) - Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word software (or similar): Ability to enter data, create graphs and compose written documents incorporating text, pictures, and tables - Communicate effectively and respectfully and work directly with staff, the public, and partners, through face-to-face contact, phone, and email or other written communications - Assist with outreach and educational activities to inform the public on natural resource conservation issues, services, and support collaborations with local partners - Balance multiple tasks, routinely communicate work progress, and meet regularly with Internship Supervisor for mentorship, professional development and support

No

Only for L&C students part of the Sustainability Internship Program

No, but please do reach out to ask if there are any more questions. Second contact is Shahbaz Khan (Shahbaz@wmswcd.org). Thank you!

Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment (CREATE!)

CREATE! is a nonprofit with a vision to partner with communities in rural West Africa, particularly Senegal, for sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and climate solutions, with women as the drivers of change. Our mission is to help these communities build resilience in the face of climate change, through improved access to clean water, food security, health and nutrition, and livelihood opportunities, using appropriate technology and environment-based solutions. CREATE! is seeking a Program Support/Sustainability Intern to work with CREATE!’s U.S co-Executive Director on multiple fundraising, development and communications initiatives. Each of the goals below can be modified to reflect the intern’s expertise and areas of interest. Opportunities include, but are not limited to: o Researching and helping develop new grant applications o Assisting with the implementation of fundraising and donor outreach campaigns o Supporting donor communications through social media o Helping plan fundraising campaigns and improving organizations outreach and visibility. The Intern will be self-directed and will work on the projects independently and have regular check-in meetings with a CREATE! staff member.

This sustainability internship is available during Summer term of 2025. Start and end dates are flexible. Anticipated hours/week: 10-30 depending on availability

Paulomi Bhattacharyya

paulomi@createaction.org

Remote

Good writing skills, some basic online research skills (sources will be provided by CREATE!). Knowledge about social media posting. Designing skills on Canva not a requirement, but will add value. Conscientious and values timely completion of work.

No

No.

Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College

Internship project would involve creating and leading engaging and enriching environmental educational experiences. These would be an extension on the current programming that ELC offers during the school year and would incorporate outreach into the greater CCC community.

10 hours per week for 8 weeks

Heidi Blackwell, EdD

heidi.blackwell@clackamas.edu

Clackamas Community College and other sites throughout Clackamas County

Written and oral communication skills Organized and able to track detailed information Able to work independently, yet as part of a team Basic computer skills Able & willing to drive a school van to transport materials Knowledge of nature and interest in providing youth and community education Willingness to work weekends and evenings throughout the internship Bilingual skills preferred

No
Stipend

Student could receive free attendance in one Professional Development Course offered through the ELC

We are only offering this currently to Lewis & Clark students.

Please visit our website: www.clackamas.edu/elc for additional program information