About the role
Clean River Program Special Recovery Field Intern
The Clean River Program Special Recovery Intern will assist in physically removing trash from sites along the San Diego River that have been labeled as “Special Removal”. These sites include trash that may be buried, submerged, require dismantling, or may be large or bulky items requiring creative strategies to remove. For a complete intern description, click here.
Employment & Internships
Join our team and create a better future for the San Diego River
The San Diego River Park Foundation is dedicated to creating a better future for the San Diego River and its ecosystem and to find a synergy between people, water and wildlife. We seek to inspire, engage and connect people to this incredible natural and cultural treasure.
If you are wanting to make a difference by being part of our dedicated team, we encourage you to consider opportunities we have available.
TO APPLY: Read the posted job description and follow the steps provided.
The San Diego River Park Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination. If you see a position that someone you know might be interested in or know of a group that can help spread the word, please do. We want to reach as many potential candidates as possible!
Internships
San Diego River Park Foundation internships are educational, fun, and great resume-builders. Interns have the opportunity to see how an environmental nonprofit organization operates on a day-to-day basis as well as to participate hands-on in real-world projects that affect change in their communities.
Unpaid internships are available across many of our programs. The opportunities are a mix of office and field work. School credit is available, if offered by your learning institution.
Internship application periods vary depending on position availability. Inquiries are accepted all year round. To learn more about which positions are available, their required time commitments, and application instructions, please view the descriptions below. If you have any questions, please contact us at volunteer@sandiegoriver.org or (619) 297-7380.