Nature Vision Summer Internship

Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school, community, and nature education.  Nature Vision (NV) serves over 45,000 students annually, more than many nature centers in our area. In 2010, the NV team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Award with partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival.  NV was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence. 

Duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Aiding naturalists with presenting environmental education programs to: summer camps, schools, libraries, and other groups from the Nature Vision menu of programs.  Training is provided.  Most of programs will be in the Redmond area.
  • Prep and clean-up of materials for camps and presentations
  • Office projects as needed by staff

Start Date:  6/16/14, negotiable depending on school needs

End Date:   8/29/14 or earlier depending on school needs

Hours: 15-30 a week depending on availability, unpaid                                                                                   

Minimum Qualifications:
Working on bachelor’s degree or experience in Education, Interpretation, Environmental Science or a related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with groups of students.  Must be a US Citizen and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own vehicle to drive to field sites. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

To apply:  Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard gsanchez@naturevision.org 

Application Deadline May 1, 2014


For college-level summer camp interns who want to create inspiring outdoor learning experience for children 4-12 while working in a beautiful natural setting. 

Application deadline: March 31, 2014 (or until positions are filled)

More information and application materials, visit islandwood.org/brightwatercamps or email derekj@islandwood.org