Restoration Construction Internship APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED; APPLICATIONS IN REVIEW

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 50,220; Part time

Job summary

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group seeks a Summer Intern to assist with salmon habitat restoration projects in Mount Vernon, WA. The intern will engage in activities related to project planning and monitoring while gaining hands-on experience. Qualified candidates should be current college students with a focus on environmental sciences or related fields. This volunteer position offers a $4,500 stipend over 18 weeks, requiring a commitment of 10-30 hours per week depending on project timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible with schedule as construction dates may change.
• Proficient reading comprehension for environmental permits.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle to get to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fish passage project planning.
• Monitor construction progress.
• Perform pre-construction tasks.

Skills

Knowledgeable on native and non-native fish identification

Environmental sciences/studies background

Inquisitive and enthusiastic to learn

GIS knowledge

Education

Current college or university student

Job description

Do you want to gain hands‑on experience in salmon habitat restoration and construction in the Skagit watershed? Join our fish passage construction team for a summer of fun, fish, and learning new skills in a sporty high‑vis vest and a hard hat! This intern will assist the Habitat Restoration Program with tasks associated with fish passage project planning and construction monitoring. Every summer, Skagit Fisheries constructs multiple fish passage projects with the goal of restoring habitat connectivity for salmon and other anadromous fish species. In summer 2026, Skagit Fisheries expects to be constructing five habitat restoration projects at four different sites within the Skagit watershed. The intern will be involved in pre‑construction tasks, construction monitoring, fish exclusion during construction, project planning, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be a current college or university student (at the start of internship) with a background and interest in one or more of the following areas of study: environmental sciences/studies, biology, restoration/conservation, ecology
• Must be able to use a personal vehicle to get to project sites
• Ability to be flexible with schedule is desired as construction dates may change depending on contractor schedules
• Knowledgeable on native and non‑native fish and amphibian identification
• Proficient reading comprehension and ability to learn protocol required for environmental permits and compliance
• Inquisitive and enthusiastic to learn
• GIS knowledge and competence desirable, but not required

Time Commitment

The Internship begins mid‑May and is anticipated to end mid‑September (18 weeks). There is flexibility on the exact start and end date, but the intern needs to be available during both Spring and Summer terms. The time commitment is 10‑20 hours per week (10 hour days) mid‑May to July 13. Then July 13 – mid‑through September, the time commitment will increase to 30 hours per week, or three 10‑hour days. This additional 10‑hour day per week is added during the active construction season. Total internship = 300 hours

Stipend

This is a volunteer position eligible for a $4,500 stipend, with monthly disbursements.