What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nature Programs Internship (Paid) position at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District?
Do you like spending time outside and are you interested in working with kids? Do you have lived experience working and/or living in Latinx communities? Do you speak Spanish, or are you learning Spanish? The Nature Programs Internship might be the perfect summer job for you! This paid position, for Spanish-speaking youth ages 16-20, is a part of the Tualatin Hills Nature Center's Nature Experiences and Workforce Training (NEWT) Program.
The fine print: You must be sixteen years old to apply, you must love working with kids and you must be able to work outside, rain or shine.
Schedule:
Interns are asked to commit to 80-200 hours over the summer, between June 7 – August 23, 2025. Schedules are flexible and are typically scheduled Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Part-time variable (PT) employees work an average of less than 20 hours per week and may work less than 1,560 hours on an annual basis. To learn more about the part-time classifications THPRD offers, see Part-Time Classifications.
Nature Program Interns are responsible for assisting with the planning and instruction of nature camp and nature program activities for summer participants. Activities include, but are not limited to: leading group games, activities, singing songs, arts and crafts, and participating in nature hikes.
Pay Rate Range: $18.71-19.84 per hour.
Pay rate range includes a 3% bilingual pay incentive available for staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills.
For more information regarding job duties and qualifications, please click here to review the job description.
Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@thprd.org.
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Salary : $19 - $20
