High School/Adult Work Program
THE HAWK PROGRAM
Providing Real Life Career Experiences
Our Natural Resources Internships connect students with real-life field research projects and natural resource professionals over 8 weeks during the summer. Our goal is to provide practical and career-building experiences for Wallowa County high school students that will help give our youth a step up when entering the future workforce.
Reasons to apply:
It's an outdoor, paid internship that looks great on resumes and college applications ($15/hour)
You'll gain skills for careers in wildlife, forestry, and natural resources
You can explore a profession by doing it rather than just reading about it--you'll be on a field team in a learning environment different from school
You will gain valuable workplace skills and training that can be applied to any career actually working with professionals in the field
You will be a part of a mentored and unique work experience that is aimed at helping you achieve new heights
Are you eligible to apply?
Students of the internship program:
Must be 15 years old by the first day of the internship
Must be legally able to work in the U.S. (e.g., must have a Social Security Number)
Must attend a local high school and be able to commute to Wallowa Resources' office on a daily basis
Have an interest in working both in the office and outside
How to Apply:
Up to 6 students will be selected for this program. Applications will be available in early March. You will need to apply at the link below, and submit a teacher recommendation. Applicants will then be contacted to schedule a phone interview with the program lead instructor. The internship occurs from mid-June to early August. Typical work weeks run Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-3:00pm. Check back in March for the application deadline and to apply.