Coastal Science Intern - Summer 2025

We are Herrera Envision yourself at a growing, employee-owned company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best performance while making a difference in the world.   We are Herrera, a science, planning, and design consulting firm dedicated to working with clients to develop holistic solutions that provide social and environmental benefit. We protect the environment every day by providing a diverse range of consulting services to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, Tribes, non-profits, and private clients throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and western Canada.   For over 40 years, Herrera has cultivated a collaborative, caring, and values-driven culture that empowers our employee-owners to achieve excellence while ensuring we have fun along the way. By providing our employee-owners with the autonomy to pursue their professional interests and through encouraging them to grow, we benefit from high employee-owner retention that contributes to our longstanding partnerships with clients.   We are dedicated to providing our interns with meaningful learning experiences that foster professional growth and skill development. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain valuable insights into your field of interest. Our Values Treat everyone with respect and dignity, always.   Insist on integrity, objectivity, and social and environmental ethics in our work.   Act as stewards of the environment upon which we depend.   Research and outreach, learn and teach. Employee owners, employee leaders. Your Opportunity We are seeking a talented, part-time (16 - 20 hours per week) intern to join our coastal team in Bellingham for 8-10 weeks between May – September 2025! As a Coastal Science Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working with spatial data, field-based data collection, site investigations, analysis, and reporting in the Salish Sea. This role will involve a mix of fieldwork and office tasks, offering you the opportunity to apply your learned skills in a professional environmental setting. Here are some examples of what you might work on : Digitizing historical shoreline features from aerial images Documenting beach conditions, vegetation, armor status, habitat attributes, etc. Researching site conditions, including surface geology, landslide history, known forage fish and seagrass presence, and other site-specific attributes Mapping built features in relation to tidal water levels Other fieldwork and office tasks could include assisting with wetland delineations, assisting with stormwater investigations, or conducting background research in support of reporting or permitting Minimum Qualifications Education, Experience, & Licensure / Certifications A rising college junior, senior, or graduate student currently pursuing a degree in  oceanography, geology, environmental science, geography, or other related field Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ​​​​​ Positive attitude and solid work ethic Self-motivated with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines Aptitude for learning new systems, processes, and industry specific knowledge Ability to work independently and as part of a team Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Critical thinking and analytical skills Experience with basic computer software including Microsoft Office Suite Ability to maintain professionalism, including punctuality and reliability Ability to apply field data collection protocols and  apply technical skills to project demands Ability to navigate uneven terrain Ability to work a hybrid schedule (mix of on-site and remote work) for 8-10 weeks in Bellingham, WA between May and September 2025 for 16-20 hours per week Preferred Qualifications Experience with GIS software Application Deadline : February 28, 2025 Applications will be reviewed once the application period has closed.   Additional Information This is an hourly, non-exempt, temporary internship position. The pay rate is $23.04   per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits unless where required by city, state, or federal law. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. We Are Committed to Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Herrera, we celebrate our differences as much as our similarities. We know the best outcomes come from interdisciplinary, diverse, and inclusive teams. Our values are ever-present in the people, culture, and work we do, they are not just a few sentences on our website. We treat people with respect and act with integrity and objectivity. Our employment decisions are based on knowledge, skills, and abilities, and have nothing to do with your race, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, medical history, reproductive health decisions, political ideology, veteran status, or physical appearance. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, we encourage women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions. We are also a member of E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify, read the E-Verify Notice and the Right to Work Notice . Powered by JazzHR

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