Internship Opportunities
The Natural Resources Department has a number of internship opportunities available. These internships provide opportunities to gain valuable work experience while volunteering with the Natural Resources Department to accomplish important field and office related tasks.
Natural Resources Internships
Interns are expected to volunteer a minimum of four hours each week for at least six months. The following positions will recieve training from District Staff:
- Summer Nature Camp Interns - Join staff at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District to gain valuable experience in environmental education. Programs are based out of the Nature Park Interpretive Center and take place in the 222-acre Tualatin Hills Nature Park as well as at parks, schools and community destinations throughout Beaverton, Oregon. This position will assist with leading engaging activities, preparing materials and supervising children, ages 4 - 14, in all program activities to provide a safe, enjoyable and educational experience. This positions is expected to put in a minimum of 200 hours between June - September 2011. Applications are currently being accepted. Position will be filled in March 2012.
- Nature Preschool Intern - We are looking for two preschool interns to work with classes at the Nature Park Interpretive Center. Interns must be able to work a minimum of five hours each week and be available on a Tuesday and/or Thursday morning from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. These positions are open until filled. All positions currently filled.
- Office Assistants - Assistants work with District staff to complete office-related tasks, such as data entry, laminating, materials preparation, etc. All positions currently filled.
- Nature Camp LITE Interns - Our Leadership in Training Experience Program (LITE) is a junior camp counselor program for youth ages 14 years and up. This is a great career development opportunity for youth, as applicants have to go through interviews, training as camp staff and then work hands-on with youth enrolled in our Nature Summer Camp Programs. LITE interns are expected to give a minimum of two full weeks of their summer in order to graduate from the program. Applications are currently being accepted. Deadline is April 1st.
If any of these internship opportunities interest you, contact Melissa Marcum at 503-629-6305 or mmarcum@thpd.org.
