Who We Are

Stewardship Partners is a 501©(3) non-profit conservation organization that helps private landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Washington State.  Our projects restore fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, protect open space, and “green up” the built environment while maintaining working landscapes of farms, forestland, and livable communities throughout the State.  We work with agricultural landowners to implement environmental practices and conduct habitat restoration projects while promoting a sustainable farming economy.

Internship Overview

Salmon-Safe certification is an emerging regional eco-label that recognizes agricultural practices that protect water quality, biodiversity, and habitat for fish and wildlife, particularly Northwest native salmon.  Stewardship Partners is collaborating with the Oregon-based program to recognize and promote Puget Sound farmers committed to environmental practices.   We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized, outgoing, creative and enthusiastic intern to assist in educating the public about the Salmon-Safe program in support of Salmon-Safe certified farms.  The intern will be responsible for scheduling, setting-up, and staffing an information booth; organizing volunteers, developing educational materials; writing website and newsletter content; compiling and mailing information packets to prospective Salmon-Safe farms, and providing general program support as needed.  The candidate will be exposed to habitat restoration and conservation issues, sustainable agriculture, environmental certification and marketing, issues related to local/natural food systems, and non-profit management.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule, set up and staff Salmon-Safe information booth at farmers markets, festivals, and other relevant events.
• Create and organize Salmon-Safe display materials.
• Recruit and manage additional volunteers to assist with staffing information booth.
• Assist with organizing website content including writing briefs of Salmon-Safe certified farms and overview of habitat restoration projects.
• Maintain and update informational materials including news articles, photo archive, etc.
• Provide administrative support for the Salmon-Safe program (including filing, photocopying, and mailing information packets).

Minimum Requirements:

• General background in environmental studies or related field with basic knowledge of salmon related issues and personal /professional interest in sustainable agriculture.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), outgoing, positive attitude, attention to detail, and a desire to work both individually and within a team environment.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends. 
• Creative design skills helpful

Dates:  May through November, 2011 (20 hrs/week)- (dates are negotiable)

Closing Date: open until filled.

To Apply For This Position:  Email a letter of interest and resume to kk@stewardshippartners.org.