This internship will assist The Port’s Environmental team in establishing a network of wildlife cameras at the Port's Upper Clear Creek Habitat site to document beaver activity and impacts. Other duties include stewardship of the Port's habitat sites that include notching beaver dams and invasive species management. Other tasks may include assisting the Habitat and Permitting team with special projects such as researching the dredge history of the Blair Waterway.
The intern will gain an understanding of compensatory mitigation, habitat construction and salmon ecology and participate in stewardship activities alongside the Port Biologist, Washington Conservation Corps, Northwest Youth Corps and Earth Corps crews at Port habitat sites. The intern will learn how to identify native and non-native plants species and how to remove invasive plant species.
This internship is expected to start on or around June 1st for up to 3 months.
Hours will be Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week between 8 am and 5 pm.Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited school, college or university. Coursework and interest in environmental studies, photography, and related fields is preferred.
Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office software applications. Strong oral and written communication skills and comfort. Intern will be working outdoors and should be comfortable working in inclement weather and walking over uneven terrain.All individuals offered an internship must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to starting.

The successful intern must possess (or obtain within 30 days of employment) a valid driver's license.In the cover letter, the applicant must clearly describe the following:

• Why are you interested in the internship?
• What specific skills can you contribute to the internship?
• What are your future career goals and how will this internship help you in reaching those goals?

Only applications which are complete and meet the qualifications and requirements identified in this announcement may be considered for interview.
CompensationUndergraduate students: $20.00/hourGraduate students: $25.00/hourThe Port of Tacoma/Northwest Seaport Alliance are equal opportunity employers committed to promoting and encouraging diversity in the workplace.