Summer College Internship Community Programs - Sustainable Recreation Intern (Paid Internship)

Summer College Internship Community Programs - Sustainable Recreation Intern (Paid Internship)  

Overview  

Keep Tahoe Blue is looking for a undergraduate student or recent graduate, positive, outgoing individual to support the Community Programs - Sustainable Recreation Team for the summer season. Under the supervision of the Sustainable Recreation Manager, the Sustainable Recreation Intern is responsible for assisting with sustainable recreation programs, public outreach, event tabling, and volunteer engagement efforts that help protect Lake Tahoe. The ideal candidate is passionate about environmental conservation and eager to gain hands-on experience in community engagement and event coordination.  

Keep Tahoe Blue is the donor-funded, science-based organization of environmental experts and Tahoe-lovers who have led the protection and restoration of the Lake Tahoe Basin since 1957. We have a culture of trust and respect that supports and guides our decision making and planning for the future. Our world-renowned “Keep Tahoe Blue” brand is both a symbol of an increasingly important mission and an intentional, sustainability-focused lifestyle.        

Essential Functions/Principal Responsibilities  

Support the planning and executing of community cleanups and initiatives through the Tahoe Blue Beach Program 

Assist with planning and executing presentations, trainings, field events, and community outreach tabling opportunities for the Tahoe Blue Crew Program. 

Help with event logistics; including staging and packing supplies, setting up on site, cleaning up, and organizing equipment post-event. 

Maintain inventory of Community Programs materials so they are organized and easy to access. 

Promote upcoming events by posting flyers around the community and updating online event calendars. 

Represent Keep Tahoe Blue at citizen science, education, and fundraising events. 

Complete an internship project that encapsulates and reflects the experience gathered and the work completed during the term. Present the project during an in-person symposium with Keep Tahoe Blue staff and collaborator groups and agencies. 

Other Duties  

Attend meetings and activities as requested by the Supervisor. 

Assist with other Keep Tahoe Blue programs. 

Additional duties may be assigned in alignment with departmental priorities. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

An interest in environmental conservation and the Keep Tahoe Blue’s mission to protect, restore, and advocate for the ecosystem health and scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe. 

Strong communication and public speaking skills. 

Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities. 

Familiarity with event planning, educational outreach, program management, outdoor recreation and/or environmental sustainability. 

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 

Willingness to work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. 

Flexibility to work on weekends and occasional evenings.  

The chosen candidate must be able to dependably get around the Lake Tahoe Basin at all reasonable hours and in all reasonable weather conditions and when public transportation is not available. Keep Tahoe Blue does not provide a vehicle or other forms of transportation. 

Ability to efficiently get around the Tahoe Basin and transport program supplies (i.e. pop-up tent, outreach box, etc.). 

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required. 

Pay, Hours and Time Requirements 

Expected Pay: $20 per hour.  

Schedule: Part Time 

Up to 248 total hours during the internship period (June 22-August 14). Flexible scheduling, not exceeding 31 hours per week.  

Potential for academic credit (depending on your institution, area of study, etc.).  

Employment duration: Temporary/seasonal Internship  

Start Date: 6/22/2026 

End Date: 8/14/2026 

Additional Benefits 

Mileage reimbursement 

Cell Phone stipend 

Cool Keep Tahoe Blue Swag 

Location Requirements 

Location type: On site 

On site location: South Lake Tahoe Headquarters. South Lake Tahoe, California, United States 

Apply  

If this sounds like the internship for you, please fill out this application form.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diverse experiences and perspectives at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  

We also encourage people from differing life experiences to consider how they may be a fit for any of our positions and encourage anyone with adjacent skills and a passion for conservation or Lake Tahoe to apply.