Be a champion to one of our 2021 Green Jobs Program Interns! You can help empower the next generation of diverse leaders by supporting young BIPOC Interns looking to begin their careers in the green economy.
About the Green Jobs Training and Internship Program
The Green Jobs Training and Internship Program is a workforce development program hosted by the Forest Park Conservancy in the form of a 1-year paid internship opportunity for BIPOC young adults between 18-26 years old with interest in pursuing a career or higher education on the restoration, natural resources, and conservation fields. Through this program, the Interns will be learning while doing, shadowing experienced professionals from Forest Park Conservancy (FPC), Columbia Land Trust, and West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District.
About Green Jobs Champions
Champions will play a critical role in strengthening the Interns experience; be part of an expanded support network for Interns to develop personally and professionally, and collaborate with FPC and partners to identify and address potential challenges, and obstacles the Interns are facing to succeed.
It is FPC and its partners hope that the Intern and their champion can develop and nurture a long term relationship that outlives the Internship program, and that will support them on their personal and professional lives.
FPC and its partners will provide support to the champions for the program’s duration, facilitating access to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training, literature, and other resources.
Who:
- Passionate BIPOC professionals doing work in the broader field of conservation, restoration, and natural resources management, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Preferred qualification include past experiences in mentoring young adults or leading groups of BIPOC young adults.
When:
Green Jobs Internship Program runs from March 2021 through February 2022.
Mentors are expected to commit to the following activities and times:
- 1.5-hour onboarding and introductory session with FPC staff.
- Two 1-hour unstructured monthly check-ins with Intern.
- Quarterly 30-minute check-in with Green Jobs Program coordinator.
- 1-hour evaluation at the end of the program.
How:
Email FPC’s Conservation Director at alejandro@forestparkconservancy.org and please include:
- Why you are interested in this program?
- Why you think you would be a good candidate to be a mentor?
Forest Park Conservancy will be reaching out to candidates to set-up an interview and complete a background and interest survey.
If you want to learn more about the Green Jobs Internship Program, our Cohort of Interns, or sponsorship opportunities for the program, please reach out to Katrina Montoya at katrina@forestparkconservancy.org