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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Interpretive Naturalist Intern (Mount St. Helen's Visitor Center)

Cowlitz County - Castle Rock, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering a 2026 Spring Internship at the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center. The intern will gain hands-on experience in environmental education and interpretation while assisting with daily operations, educational programming, and customer service.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assisting with preparations for the 2026 school season

Curriculum implementation and field trips

Helping with area-wide interpretive programming and creating self-guided educational materials

Staffing the visitor center information desk and welcoming tour groups

Assist at the front desk: welcoming visitors/schools/tour groups, disseminating information about the local area, directions to nearby attractions, recreational recommendations, and answering questions about Mount St. Helens

Assist in the expansion of Interpretive services throughout the Upper Cowlitz Area: helping with the development of youth program supplies, self-guided educational materials to connect people to parks, and volunteer support resources in preparation for summer

Assist with school field trips: spring is a busy season with students, and educational nature programs are offered at the State Park visitor center/nearby day-use sites, the USFS Science and Learning Center, and in the field with MSHI

Assist with daily maintenance of the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center: light cleaning of the building, janitorial services, landscape beautification, and trail work

Qualification

Natural Resource SciencesEcologyEducationCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerOrganizational SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

Must be a recent graduate or currently enrolled in a local college and completing a degree in Natural Resource Sciences, Geology, Ecology, History, Education or a related field

Good customer service skills and the ability to speak clearly to large groups of varying age and background

Ability to communicate with fellow staff and follow guidance

Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to provide their own transportation. May be asked to drive park vehicles between parks and visitor center sites