Apply for an Internship
The Clatsop WORKS Program provides local students, ages 16 and up, with exposure to professional, paid internship opportunities in Clatsop County, with the goals of community building, economic development, promoting local career opportunities and retaining local talent.
To qualify, students must be currently enrolled at, or a recent graduate of, a Clatsop County High School or Clatsop Community College.
The Clatsop WORKS Paid Internship Program has positions available in many career fields. This internship program gives interns not only the opportunity to complete project-based internships, but to network with other companies, fellow peers, and learn professional skills from community leaders.
The Summer 2024 internship job descriptions will be available by December. Click below to see the internships that were available last summer for an idea of the types of positions that will be available.
Summer 2023 Full Job Descriptions
The application system for Summer 2024 internships will open in January! Applications will be due by April 4, 2024.
The link below will take you to our application site where you can apply for a Summer 2024 internship (link opens in January). ONE application connects you to multiple internship opportunities! Your application will be matched with internship opportunities based on your interests and career aspirations. Employers will contact applicants directly for interviews.
Please have your resume (required) and cover letter (optional) prepared as you will be asked to upload those documents as a part of the application process.
The link below will take you to our application! (link goes live in January 2024)
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!!!!!
More than just a summer job: How a Clatsop WORKS paid internship is different
- One application connects you to multiple businesses and organizations around Clatsop County.
- Learn professional development skills from community leaders and industry specialists.
- Job shadow various areas of the employment site.
- Work with a mentor on the job.
- Strengthen your resume.
- Secure professional references and recommendations.
- Network with your peers who are also in the internship program and with Clatsop County businesses.
- Tour manufacturing facilities and businesses around Clatsop County.
- After your internship, you’ll be considered a Clatsop WORKS alumni with lasting connections.
Below are SHORT summaries of the internship positions that were available for Summer 2023.
To see the FULL-PAGE job descriptions, click the link.
Summer 2023 Full Job Descriptions
APPLY HERE!!!!! (link will open in January 2024)
Summary of 2023 Internship Positions
Administrative / Business / Office Internships
PNW Automotive, Astoria
Bookkeeping Apprentice Intern (1 part-time position, 16 or older): you will be responsible for learning and assisting in daily operations of a bookkeeping department. This includes: keeping data organized, maintaining accurate records and filing in various types of electronic systems; checking inventory levels to ensure accuracy when making changes or updating information as needed
City of Astoria
Community Development -Historic Preservation Intern (1 position, 16 or older): The Astoria Community Development intern will work with the Planning Division staff on public education and a customer survey. The City’s historic preservation program is administered through the Planning Division and helps to inform residents of the value of historic preservation both economically and socially. The Community Development Department is a central point for customer interactions and will be conducting a survey to obtain feedback on opportunities for improvement.
The intern’s tasks will include creation of materials for public consumption for the historic preservation program, primarily through the City’s website. A review of the Historic Preservation website for content and inconsistent information will be conducted and updated as appropriate. There will also be opportunities to attend the Historic Landmarks Commission public meeting and assist as needed. Second, the intern will create a customer survey by interviewing the Development Review team members individually to obtain feedback for questions and research different types of community surveys to help identify the most appropriate type. They will finalize the content and questions and create the survey.
Clatsop County Government
Community Development Intern (1 position, 16 or older): This position will provide administrative/clerical support and would help with County Comprehensive Plan meetings which would include attending one or more daytime meetings, assisting with agenda preparation, research for background reports, map reference data entry, create float-house database.
City of Warrenton Marina Harbor, Warrenton
Office Assistant Intern (1 position, 18 or older): Under supervision of the Harbormaster and Marina Foreman, the duties will include primarily office work and restroom cleaning. Opportunities to learn about office management and marina operations. Front desk greeting customers, answering phones, guest moorage check in, providing visitors with information, filing, log book entries, restroom and sanitation. Weekends and overtime hours are required.
Port of Astoria, Astoria
Administrative Assistant (1 position, 16 or older): Will shadow Executive Assistant/ Administrative Coordinator and Business Services Manager and will provide assistance to Terminal and Properties departments. Primary responsibilities will include answering the phone, checking mail and email, scheduling meetings, and providing general office support. Should also be prepared to assist with marketing. Must be a problem solver who can work dynamically to take on various tasks.
Astoria Police Department
Records Office Intern (1 position, 16 or older): The Records Office Assistant will work on a Digital Records Archival Project and will perform administrative support duties while being available to interact with the public in person, by email or by telephone. Administrative support duties will include tasks such as digitizing police records, data entry, and customer service.
Seaside School District, Seaside
District Support Specialist Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – Performs a wide variety of office support duties, provides administrative support, and systems support. This position manages daily work pressures, requiring constant concentration to a volume of work which must be completed within a limited period of time.
Lower Columbia Preservation Society, Astoria
Administrative / Marketing Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – Lower Columbia Preservation Society is a non-profit organization that seeks to preserve the history, sites and culture of communities bordering the Columbia River in Clatsop, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. Our summer intern will be responsible for various administrative tasks including data-entry, filing, answering correspondence and preparing membership materials. Opportunities will be available to assist in the curation of events and displays, producing programming (including podcasts and videos) and participating in other marketing activities.
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, Cannon Beach
Information Specialist Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – The Information Center Specialist is a high-profile position that demands a professional, energetic, efficient, and friendly personality. This staff member is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Center. The Specialist works with and is responsible to the Cannon Beach Chamber Office Manage and Executive Director. Employees at the Visitor Center have a set schedule and are expected to work weekends and during Chamber events as needed.
PNW Automotive, Astoria
Front Counter Customer Service Intern (2 part-time positions or 1 full-time position, 16 or older): To successfully perform this job, an individual must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable interacting socially with new people. This person must be goal driven and highly organized, have the ability to multitask, and must be excited to be a part of the consumer-facing team. We strive to make each customer feel comfortable and this individual is key in that position.
Automotive Internships
Lums Auto Center, Warrenton
Service Express Lube Technician (2 positions, 16 or older): perform light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires and flushing cooling systems and is an entry-level position.
Mason Autobody, Seaside
Autobody Technician (3 positions, 16 or older with valid driver’s license): • Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards. • Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received. • Prepares vehicles for body repair work • Repair, replace, and upgrade a variety of vehicle parts • Perform diagnostic tests to ensure that all issues have been detected and resolved before returning the car to the customer • Perform cost estimations before beginning jobs • Follow all workplace safety requirements • Prepare cars to be painted by sanding and refinishing • Notifies management of any additional repairs needed. • Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time. • Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair. • Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials. Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Ocean Crest Chevrolet Buick GMC, Warrenton
Autobody Technician Apprentice (2 positions, 16 or older with valid driver’s license): Our auto dealership is looking for an Auto Body Technician Apprentice to join our auto body repair team. In this position, you repair collision, weather, and other damage done to the body of vehicles. While most of your duties revolve around the body itself, our ideal candidate has some experience working with all the systems in a vehicle. We prefer you to have an associate degree in automotive technology but are willing to work with technicians with a vocational certificate and a willingness to learn multiple skill sets. You need good manual dexterity and physical stamina for this job.
Fast Lube & Oil, Astoria
Lube Technician (2 positions, 16 or older): Evaluate customers’ needs, working quickly and efficiently, Master products, services, and company knowledge, perform automotive preventive maintenance such as changing oil, checking and refilling other vehicle fluids, replacing filters, and inspecting and replacing lights and wipers, Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
PNW Automotive, Astoria
General Service Technician (4 positions, 16 or older): PRIMARY DUTIES: Ensure a great customer experience by performing the shops Quality Control Inspection process and a Mini-Clean on all vehicles that we completed repairs or services on. Ensure shop is kept clean and stocked. This includes, but is not limited to: Cleaning and stocking shop bathroom, keeping shop floors clean and free from debris, fluids, used parts, etc., Regularly walking outside grounds and ensuring they are clean and free from trash, debris, leaves, etc. SECONDARY DUTIES: Driving Company vehicles to pick up parts and shuttle customers as needed (18 and older), Completing Specific Services and Repairs on customer’s vehicles with excellence and precision as directed by Shop Foreman or Manager to assist with service levels.
PNW Automotive, Astoria
Automotive Mechanic Apprentice (Lube Tech) (1 position, 18 or older): You will be working as an automotive technician, assisting customers with routine maintenance and other vehicle repairs. You will receive real world verifiable experience working in the automotive industry. We are searching for the ideal candidate who can join our team as an Automotive Apprentice/Lube Tech.
PNW Automotive, Astoria
Automotive Technician Apprentice (1 position, 18 or older): You will be working as an automotive technician, assisting customers with routine maintenance and other vehicle repairs. You will receive real world verifiable experience working in the automotive industry. The ideal apprentice will have experience with electronics, they will understand electrical concepts and be eager and hungry to learn more. Our technicians are among the most highly educated in the country and our diagnostic team participates in leading technology. These students will gain real world experience interpreting live data, learning to set up a PICO scope for diagnostic and more.
Construction Internships
Rickenbach Construction, Astoria
Construction Technician intern (2 positions, 16 or older):
Level 1 Interns will have the opportunity to learn about the different facets of a construction company, from design to construction and how they work together while working as a general laborer. Interns between 16 and 18 years of age will have the opportunity to utilize a student/learner waiver to gain access to construction jobs and tools typically only allowed to those 18 yrs. old and above.
Level 2 Internships are available to those who want to expand and build on the knowledge learned as a level 1 intern.
Intern Responsibilities: Yard Clean-up including cleaning tools, organizing tools, washing trucks, Carry and load construction materials, Use tools on the job including impact drill, skill saw, nail gun, circular saw, hammer, measuring tape, etc., utilizing student/learner waiver if under 18 yrs. Old, Assist lead carpenter on a variety of jobs with layout, set-up and clean-up
Coastal Restoration, Gearhart
Technician intern (1 position, 16 or older): Develop an understanding of current mitigation processes and procedures, assist with removal of building materials on jobsites as needed. Construction / Fire Damage Repair
Helligso Construction, Astoria
Shop Attendant intern (1 position, 16 or older): Will perform duties that include cleaning, maintaining and organizing eligible construction equipment, tools and consumables as identified by BOLI as safe for minors to handle. Prepare tools and consumables for mobilization to the jobsites as well as organize returned tools and items from job sites. Maintains and ensures a clean and safe environment within the shop as well as light grounds keeping duties outside of the shop building.
Helligso Construction, Astoria
Construction Laborer intern (1 position, 18 or older): Willingness to learn construction skills on-site, pass a pre-employment drug test and have a strong desire to work as part of a team. The intern will perform and learn duties as assigned by the construction manager or foreman to include, but not limited to: preparing and mobilizing materials and equipment from yard to jobsites so they are ready for installation or other tasks. Clean up jobsite at days end and ensure equipment is properly secured for the night. Assist in preparing construction sites, demo, erection of wall assemblies and other elements of construction installations while following company project safety at all times.
City of Gearhart, Gearhart
Public Works Utility Worker intern (1 position, 18 or older): An employee in this position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and construction work associated with operating the City’s water, and stormwater systems. This position also performs maintenance and repair on the city buildings, streets and parks.
Jack Russell Home Services Inc., Warrenton
Wildlife Damage Management Technician (Apprentice/Laborer) intern (2 positions, 18 or older): We use skills found in Carpentry and Pest Control such as Framing, Masonry, Concrete, Insulation, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Windows, Siding, Doors, Landscaping, Roofing, Flooring, Painting, gutters, pressure washing, sanitizing, tree work, fencing, ventilation, etc. to solve conflicts with wildlife by repairing and fortifying infested homes and small businesses.
CB Lawn Care, LLC, Astoria
Fence Technician intern (1 positions, 16 or older): The intern will be responsible for supporting the fence lead on site with all necessary tasks to ensure full satisfaction with the design and quality of the project. Other duties as assigned and can include, but not limited to: yard organization, misc. yard projects, general cleaning, errands, truck up keep, etc. This job has a lot of heavy lifting, fast problem solving, and bad weather. A Fence installer demo’s old fences and builds new ones that are proudly stamped with the CB Fence Company name. We do all kinds of fences including cedar, chain link and vinyl. The ideal candidate is willing to work and grow with us as we have aspirations for the future to grow but we need driven individuals that are willing to hustle and work reliably.
Education Internships
Astoria School District, Astoria
Instructional Assistant Intern (2 positions, 16 or older): – Under direct supervision of a licensed teacher, performs a variety of tasks assisting the teacher in development of an instructional program by working with students individually or in small/large groups; prepare instructional materials, maintain classroom discipline and conduct planned activities using teacher[1]designated methods and materials: some positions require aptitude and skills in working with particular disabilities or learning needs.
Seaside School District, Seaside
District Support Specialist Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – Performs a wide variety of office support duties, provides administrative support, and systems support. This position manages daily work pressures, requiring constant concentration to a volume of work which must be completed within a limited period of time.
Astoria Public Library
Library Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – Will work with Youth Services staff on Summer Reading programming and outreach. The intern’s tasks will include going with the Youth librarian on outreach visits, assisting with weekly programming for children ages zero through grade school, helping hand out reading logs and books, and other duties as needed. Additionally the intern may develop an individual project, based on their interests, that supports the library’s mission of developing early literacy skills in children zero to three, increasing school readiness, improving high school graduation rates, supporting families or reaching underserved populations. Possible projects include promoting the library through its social media platforms; planning, preparing and implementing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) programming for youth; and outreach to underserved populations.
Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria
Museum Fellow- Intern (1 position, 16 or older): 10-week, 35 hours a week, fellowship assisting the museum with various tasks and projects. The position reports directly to the Education Director and is mainly within the Education Department of the Museum.
This position will engage with many different departments throughout the museum to gain experience in every aspect of museum work. CRMM is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all to succeed. This job will occur indoors and outdoors, includes standing, sitting, reaching, carrying, and occasional travel with other employees. Accommodations for all aspects of this position are welcome. The ideal candidate will be available to work Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with an hour lunch (7 hours daily).
Engineering / Research Internships
Aqua-Terra Consultants for Da Yang Seafood, Astoria
Research & Development Intern (2 positions, 18 or older): – Da Yang Seafood, Astoria based seafood processor, has retained the services of Aqua-Terra Consultants (ATC), the leading engineering and environmental consulting company specializing in seafood resource recovery and optimal utilization. ATC was recently awarded a US patent for a novel process water treatment system. The ideal intern will assist the inventor/principal engineer and the tech team as they conduct pilot testing, scientific research and continue developing their technology this season at the plant. This will be a unique learning opportunity for interns to participate at the ground level of a truly green project that seeks to maximize resource recovery, and develop beneficial uses for the recovered solids. Duties could be tailored to your interest and ability and could range from helping with process water testing, monitoring (data uploading & graphing) and sampling, to cleaning equipment and running errands around town for parts and supplies. Experience with spreadsheet software a plus, but a willingness to learn and an open mind is important. Potential full time employment when the full scale system is installed.
Finance / Banking / Accounting Internships
Wauna Credit Union, Astoria
Credit Union Intern: (1 position, 16 or older) This position will assist with administrative tasks and duties, assigned projects,and help serve our members by performing basic duties of the Member Service Representative (MSR), under direction of the Member Service Manager (MSM). Duties include, but are not limited to Assist in document management, scan, index, audit, and purge, Compose and type routine correspondence using word processing software, Compile and type statistical reports including tables and text using spreadsheet software.
PNW Automotive, Astoria
Bookkeeping Apprentice Intern (1 part-time position, 16 or older): you will be responsible for learning and assisting in daily operations of a bookkeeping department. This includes: keeping data organized, maintaining accurate records and filing in various types of electronic systems; checking inventory levels to ensure accuracy when making changes or updating information as needed.
Firefighting Internships
Knappa-Svensen-Burnside Rural Fire Protection District
Intern Firefighter (1 position, 18 or older): TWO YEAR Internship – Begins in the FALL
The intern firefighter position with Knappa-Svensen-Burnside Rural Fire Protection District is a two year training internship intended for a student who would like a career in firefighting. The intern will work / train at the Knappa Fire Station while also attending the fire science program at Clatsop Community College. Knappa-Svensen-Burnside RFPD pays for all schooling at the MERTS Fire Science program in Astoria (tuition, fees, books, etc), provides a vehicle for going to class, and a $300 per month stipend.
Under immediate supervision, the Firefighter Intern serves the department, community, visitors, business owners, and other City employees competently and compassionately. This position is designed to expose the intern to the Knappa-Svensen-Burnside RFPD and to provide training related to the duties and responsibilities of a Firefighter. In a training capacity, the Firefighter Intern operates and maintains firefighting tools and equipment; assists with training activities; participates in training activities; may assist with fire prevention inspections, may provide public education, and attends Fire Science classes at Clatsop Community College in pursuit of an Associate’s Degree.
Forestry / Lumber Mill Internships
Hampton Lumber Mills, Warrenton
(3 positions -must be 18 or older)
- Internship is a 10 week program at the Sawmill – each week to include 2 days filled with learning about our industry and/ or professional development training; 3 days each week completing entry level duties to include clean up or fire watch.
- Clean up consists of shoveling sawdust, picking up wood debris, sweeping, using a back pack blower or air hose, weed eating, or other related assigned duties.
- Fire watch is wetting down and monitoring an area where hot work is being completed by the maintenance department.
- Interns will have a mentor that is assigned to them for the 10 weeks
Government Internships
City of Astoria
Community Development -Historic Preservation Intern (1 position, 16 or older): The Astoria Community Development intern will work with the Planning Division staff on public education and a customer survey. The City’s historic preservation program is administered through the Planning Division and helps to inform residents of the value of historic preservation both economically and socially. The Community Development Department is a central point for customer interactions and will be conducting a survey to obtain feedback on opportunities for improvement.
The intern’s tasks will include creation of materials for public consumption for the historic preservation program, primarily through the City’s website. A review of the Historic Preservation website for content and inconsistent information will be conducted and updated as appropriate. There will also be opportunities to attend the Historic Landmarks Commission public meeting and assist as needed. Second, the intern will create a customer survey by interviewing the Development Review team members individually to obtain feedback for questions and research different types of community surveys to help identify the most appropriate type. They will finalize the content and questions and create the survey.
Clatsop County Government
Community Development Intern (1 position, 16 or older): This position will provide administrative/clerical support and would help with County Comprehensive Plan meetings which would include attending one or more daytime meetings, assisting with agenda preparation, research for background reports, map reference data entry, create float-house database.
Healthcare Internships
Providence Seaside Hospital, Seaside
ER Support Intern: (1 position, 16 or older) Providence Seaside Hospital is interested in providing broad work experiences for individuals interested in healthcare fields. Healthcare workplace experience will be gained by providing the intern opportunities to carry out specific projects and processes with the support of department staff. The intern will complete specifically identified office/department work assignments which provide additional value and enhancements to the normal functions of the department. Emphasis is placed on strong written and verbal communication skills, organization, and the ability to balance and coordinate multiple assignments. Intern will demonstrate exceptional customer service to both patients and visitors of Providence Seaside Hospital. Intern assists in projects by participating in maintaining documentation, organizing materials, and other tasks assigned by the manager/supervisor.
Providence Seaside Hospital, Seaside
Clinic Support Intern: (2 positions, 16 or older) Assists the Clinic Manager and supervisor with the operations and activities of the Clinic. Assists Clinic Manager and supervisor to ensure that patient care services are provided in a timely, clinically sound manner which is sensitive to the patient’s physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Assists Clinic Manager and supervisor to ensure that business office functions are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Astoria
Cancer Care Resource Center Intern: (1 position, 18 or older) Are you a people person who likes to socialize and has an interest in healthcare? Are you interested in making a difference and learning transferable hands-on skills? If so, this might just be the perfect internship for you! The Columbia Memorial Hospital Knight Cancer Collaborative is looking for an artistic, energetic, independent, student intern who has an interest in learning about health care patient well-being. The Intern will support patient wellness by: Assist in Locating Cancer Awareness Month materials, Help with setting up a Lending Library, Support patients in gaining access to computer resources, Create monthly event calendars, Coordinate activities and schedule classes.
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Astoria
Lab Department Aide Intern(1 position, 18 or older): –Perform phlebotomies and capillary blood collections from inpatients and outpatients, both on-site and off-site. Under the direction of the Manager, and/or Medical Technologist, processes and orders testing on specimens for reference laboratories, as well as performs CLIA waived laboratory testing. Responsible for keeping track of all specimens submitted to pathology. Maintains good public relations with the physicians and their staff, patients, and the public. Instructs patients on proper collection of both urine, as well as stool specimens. Collects nasal washings from outpatients. Collects urine specimens for urine pre-employment drug screens, utilizing a chain of custody. Responsible for front end laboratory compliance checking as well as following Medicare Medical Necessity rules. Monitors customer concerns and daily workflow.
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Astoria
Pharmacy Intern (1 position, 18 or older): – The pharmacy clerk intern will have a great deal of interaction with customers of the pharmacy. They will run the cash register to ring up purchases, stock shelves, and transfer customer questions to the appropriate staff. The pharmacy clerk will also order and receive stock and supplies, deliver medications, clean equipment and work areas, sterilize containers, and perform other duties under the direction of a pharmacist.
Columbia Memorial Hospital, Astoria
Customer Care Intern (1 position, 18 or older): – The Customer Care Representative (CCR) is responsible to accurately register patients for outpatient services and inpatient admissions and scheduling patients. The CCR is responsible for insurance verifications and co-pay collections. The CCR is knowledgeable about the organization to assist patients when needed. CMH Caregivers contribute to CMH success by providing exceptional service that is respectful, compassionate and customized to the individual’s needs by anticipating and exceeding expectations.
Historic Preservation Internships
City of Astoria
Community Development -Historic Preservation Intern (1 position, 16 or older): The Astoria Community Development intern will work with the Planning Division staff on public education and a customer survey. The City’s historic preservation program is administered through the Planning Division and helps to inform residents of the value of historic preservation both economically and socially. The Community Development Department is a central point for customer interactions and will be conducting a survey to obtain feedback on opportunities for improvement.
The intern’s tasks will include creation of materials for public consumption for the historic preservation program, primarily through the City’s website. A review of the Historic Preservation website for content and inconsistent information will be conducted and updated as appropriate. There will also be opportunities to attend the Historic Landmarks Commission public meeting and assist as needed. Second, the intern will create a customer survey by interviewing the Development Review team members individually to obtain feedback for questions and research different types of community surveys to help identify the most appropriate type. They will finalize the content and questions and create the survey.
Lower Columbia Preservation Society, Astoria
Administrative / Marketing Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – Lower Columbia Preservation Society is a non-profit organization that seeks to preserve the history, sites and culture of communities bordering the Columbia River in Clatsop, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. Our summer intern will be responsible for various administrative tasks including data-entry, filing, answering correspondence and preparing membership materials. Opportunities will be available to assist in the curation of events and displays, producing programming (including podcasts and videos) and participating in other marketing activities
Journalism / Newspaper Production Internships
The Astorian Newspaper, Astoria
Newspaper Production Intern (1 position, 18 or older): – To be a help to the “press team” and/or “mailroom team” in the daily production of the Astorian newspaper and commercial print products, over time learning the complete process of how it is done. Help maintain the press and mailroom equipment, during both routine and non-routine maintenance. Become knowledgeable about the equipment.
Landscaping Internships
CB Lawn Care, LLC, Astoria
Landscaping Crew intern (1 positions, 16 or older): The intern will be responsible for lawn service tasks including mowing, edging, string trimming (AKA weed eating/whacking), lawn cleanups, and more. Great pay, opportunity for long-term position with professional advancements.
Law Enforcement Internships
Cannon Beach Police Department
Parking Information Aide (6 positions, 16 or older): This internship position includes using a bicycle: bicycle patrol, provide directions and information to visitors, advising drivers of parking regulations, keeping track of available parking, issuing parking violation warnings and citations, appearing in court if parking citation is contested, assisting the fire department with traffic control, keeping daily log book, washing patrol vehicles, and other jobs as assigned. If you are thinking of a career in Law Enforcement this is a great way to start learning!
Astoria Police Department
Records Office Intern (1 position, 16 or older): The Records Office Assistant will work on a Digital Records Archival Project and will perform administrative support duties while being available to interact with the public in person, by email or by telephone. Administrative support duties will include tasks such as digitizing police records, data entry, and customer service.
Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office
Marine Patrol Intern (1 position, 18 or older): The Marine Patrol Assistant will assist the Marine Patrol Deputy to enforce boating laws, investigate boating accidents, water- based search and rescue/recovery, vessel operation and conducting boat safety compliance checks. The assistant will patrol waterways in Clatsop county including the Columbia River, Pacific Ocean and area lakes and rivers. The assistant will assist the Marine Deputy with mooring the vessel and cleaning/maintenance of vessels, marine patrol equipment and facilities.
Library Internships
Astoria Public Library
Library Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – Will work with Youth Services staff on Summer Reading programming and outreach. The intern’s tasks will include going with the Youth librarian on outreach visits, assisting with weekly programming for children ages zero through grade school, helping hand out reading logs and books, and other duties as needed. Additionally the intern may develop an individual project, based on their interests, that supports the library’s mission of developing early literacy skills in children zero to three, increasing school readiness, improving high school graduation rates, supporting families or reaching underserved populations. Possible projects include promoting the library through its social media platforms; planning, preparing and implementing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) programming for youth; and outreach to underserved populations.
Maintenance / Public Works Internships
City of Gearhart, Gearhart
Public Works Utility Worker intern (1 position, 18 or older): An employee in this position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and construction work associated with operating the City’s water, and stormwater systems. This position also performs maintenance and repair on the city buildings, streets and parks.
Warrenton Harbor
Marina / Harbor Maintenance intern (1 position, 18 or older): Under supervision of the Harbormaster, the duties will range from manual labor in maintenance and clerical at the City Marinas. Requires ability to do heavy lifting and work in extreme weather conditions. Employee may work individually or with a crew. Float checks, vehicle checks, dock repair, lawn care, log book entries, restroom and sanitation. Weekends and overtime hours are required.
Clatsop County Park System
Park Maintenance Helper / Park Ranger intern (1 position, 18 or older): This is a manual Parks laboring position with responsibility for performing duties primarily requiring physical exertion. The work involves using manual and power-operated tools and equipment such as riding lawn mower, tractor, chainsaws, mowers, and weed eaters, in the maintenance of Clatsop County’s Parks system. Tasks may range over a wide variety of park maintenance and construction activities such as maintenance and repair of trails, plant beds, and turf areas, cleaning restrooms, buildings and minor equipment repairs.
Clatsop County Road and Survey Departments
Survey/Engineering intern (1 position, 16 or older): The duties include assisting the Survey and Engineering Department crews in both the field and office settings.In the field – Learning what we do, perform duties on sometimes rough terrain and in all types of weather conditions , records research, how to set up equipment, data collection, locating and setting monumentation. In the office – Learning how records are created and stored and scanning older records to digital format. Requires minimal computer knowledge for office work.
Clatsop County Roads Department
Road Maintenance intern (1 position, 18 or older): Road Maintenance Helper for the Clatsop County Road Division of Public Works. The duties include assisting road crews as traffic flaggers and general labor for road maintenance purposes. The work schedule is four ten-hour days per week.
City of Warrenton Marina Harbor, Warrenton
Marina Maintenance (1 position, 18 or older): Under supervision of the Harbormaster and Marina Foreman, the duties will range from manual labor in maintenance/repairs and lawn care. Opportunities to learn about maintenance project operations and marina management. Requires ability to do heavy lifting and work in extreme weather conditions. Employee may work individually or with a crew. Additional duties as assigned. Float checks, vehicle checks, dock repair, lawn care, log book entries, restroom and sanitation. Weekends and overtime hours are required.
Jack Russell Home Services Inc., Warrenton
Wildlife Damage Management Technician (Apprentice/Laborer) intern (2 positions, 18 or older): We use skills found in Carpentry and Pest Control such as Framing, Masonry, Concrete, Insulation, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Windows, Siding, Doors, Landscaping, Roofing, Flooring, Painting, gutters, pressure washing, sanitizing, tree work, fencing, ventilation, etc. to solve conflicts with wildlife by repairing and fortifying infested homes and small businesses.
CB Lawn Care, LLC, Astoria
Landscaping Crew intern (1 positions, 16 or older): The intern will be responsible for lawn service tasks including mowing, edging, string trimming (AKA weed eating/whacking), lawn cleanups, and more. Great pay, opportunity for long-term position with professional advancements.
CB Lawn Care, LLC, Astoria
Fence Technician intern (1 positions, 16 or older): The intern will be responsible for supporting the fence lead on site with all necessary tasks to ensure full satisfaction with the design and quality of the project. Other duties as assigned and can include, but not limited to: yard organization, misc. yard projects, general cleaning, errands, truck up keep, etc. This job has a lot of heavy lifting, fast problem solving, and bad weather. A Fence installer demo’s old fences and builds new ones that are proudly stamped with the CB Fence Company name. We do all kinds of fences including cedar, chain link and vinyl. The ideal candidate is willing to work and grow with us as we have aspirations for the future to grow but we need driven individuals that are willing to hustle and work reliably.
Maritime Internships
Warrenton Harbor
Marina / Harbor Maintenance intern (1 position, 18 or older): Under supervision of the Harbormaster, the duties will range from manual labor in maintenance and clerical at the City Marinas. Requires ability to do heavy lifting and work in extreme weather conditions. Employee may work individually or with a crew. Float checks, vehicle checks, dock repair, lawn care, log book entries, restroom and sanitation. Weekends and overtime hours are required.
Port of Astoria, Astoria
Administrative Assistant (1 position, 16 or older): Will shadow Executive Assistant/ Administrative Coordinator and Business Services Manager. Responsibilities will include answering the phone, checking mail and email, scheduling meetings, and providing general office support. Should also be prepared to assist with marketing. Must be a problem solver who can work dynamically to take on various tasks.
Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office
Marine Patrol Intern (1 position, 18 or older): The Marine Patrol Assistant will assist the Marine Patrol Deputy to enforce boating laws, investigate boating accidents, water- based search and rescue/recovery, vessel operation and conducting boat safety compliance checks. The assistant will patrol waterways in Clatsop county including the Columbia River, Pacific Ocean and area lakes and rivers. The assistant will assist the Marine Deputy with mooring the vessel and cleaning/maintenance of vessels, marine patrol equipment and facilities.
Marketing / Social Media Internships
Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Astoria
Social Media Marketing Intern (1 full-time or 2 part-time positions, 16 or older): Do you love social media? Are you interested in a career in marketing and communications? Do you want to make a difference for your community? The Astoria – Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is looking for an energetic and self-motivated social media & marketing intern to join our summer team. If you’re an ambitious individual who wants to learn more about building a career in social media and content marketing, then we want to work with you. Your work will include preparing promotional content, monitoring social platforms, and conducting market analysis.
Lower Columbia Preservation Society, Astoria
Administrative / Marketing Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – Lower Columbia Preservation Society is a non-profit organization that seeks to preserve the history, sites and culture of communities bordering the Columbia River in Clatsop, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. Our summer intern will be responsible for various administrative tasks including data-entry, filing, answering correspondence and preparing membership materials. Opportunities will be available to assist in the curation of events and displays, producing programming (including podcasts and videos) and participating in other marketing activities.
Buddha Kat Winery, Seaside
Winery marketing intern (1 position, prefer 21 or older but younger students may apply): The intern will assist in all aspects of the winery operation – working the tasting rooms; selling at farmer’s markets and festivals; assisting winemaker in wine production, and assisting with marketing and promotion. Primary focus of the intern will be website maintenance and creating posts on various social media platforms. 21 years old preferred however can still complete most tasks if under 21 years old.
Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District, Seaside
Market & Operations intern (1 position, 16 or older) The Marketing & Operations Intern will participate in several key areas of service and growth for the District: customer service, social media development, growth and outreach, website maintenance and updating and other duties as defined.
Pier 39 Shops, Astoria
Marketing / Retail Intern PART-TIME (1 position, 16 or older): –Three unique retail shops located on Pier 39: Menagerie Delightful Finds, Mess Hall Markey, and Yummy Lu’s looking for a part-time marketing / retail intern who will Assist with online research to help educate owner on current retail advertising and marketing trends, Brainstorm new advertising and marketing ideas, specifically video content like TikTok, Create short video content in order to execute that portion of our marketing plan, Assist owner in distributing printed marketing pieces and press releases for events, Attend sponsored events and assist the team as needed, Provide necessary support to the shops, Assist with organizing inventory and backstock, and Make occasional errand runs for basic supplies as needed.
PNW Automotive, Astoria
Marketing Specialist Intern (1 part-time position, 16 or older): We are looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Specialist to help us in our overall marketing efforts. You will be an integral part of the development and execution of marketing plans to reach targets from brand awareness to event promotion. A marketing specialist should be able to convey a competent, confident professional young person eager and able to grasp consumer behavior trends and generate creative ideas.
Museum / History Internships
Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria
Museum Fellow- Intern (1 position, 16 or older): 10-week, 35 hours a week, fellowship assisting the museum with various tasks and projects. The position reports directly to the Education Director and is mainly within the Education Department of the Museum.
This position will engage with many different departments throughout the museum to gain experience in every aspect of museum work. CRMM is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all to succeed. This job will occur indoors and outdoors, includes standing, sitting, reaching, carrying, and occasional travel with other employees. Accommodations for all aspects of this position are welcome. The ideal candidate will be available to work Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with an hour lunch (7 hours daily).
Lower Columbia Preservation Society, Astoria
Administrative / Marketing Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – Lower Columbia Preservation Society is a non-profit organization that seeks to preserve the history, sites and culture of communities bordering the Columbia River in Clatsop, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. Our summer intern will be responsible for various administrative tasks including data-entry, filing, answering correspondence and preparing membership materials. Opportunities will be available to assist in the curation of events and displays, producing programming (including podcasts and videos) and participating in other marketing activities.
Natural Resource Conservation/ Marine Biology / Wildlife
Wildlife Center of the North Coast, Astoria
Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Assistant: (1 position, 16 or older): Under the supervision—both direct and indirect—of the Rehabilitation Coordinator (RC) and the Wildlife Rehabilitator (WR), the Bird Curator (BC), and Camp Coordinator (CC) The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Assistant (WREA) assists in the admission, rehabilitation, and release of WCNC’s wildlife patients as well as assists with education ambassadors and the Jr. Naturalists summer camp program.
Haystack Rock Awareness Program, Cannon Beach
HRAP Rocky Shore Interpreters: (3 positions, 16 or older): educate the public about intertidal and seabird ecology, support school field trip programs, promote stewardship, redirect visitors engaging in prohibited activities, set-up and break down HRAP’s mobile education unit, collect accurate data, and maintain equipment off the beach.
North Coast Land Conservancy, Seaside
Habitat Stewardship Intern: (2 positions, 18 or older): The stewardship intern will be part of a two person field team and supported by NCLC’s stewardship staff members. The intern team will assist with monitoring and stewardship of NCLC’s habitat reserves in Clatsop and Tillamook Counties. Interns will also be responsible for supporting our stewardship volunteer program by helping to lead volunteer activities including invasive species management. All weed removal work will involve manual or mechanical treatment (i.e. non-chemical methods, including hand-pulling, hand tools, and weed whackers). Interns will support annual monitoring by documenting site visits in NCLC’s land management database. Some sites require canoe access and interns will need to be comfortable working near water in tidal freshwater systems. Additional duties may include assisting with database entry and management plan updates.
Aqua-Terra Consultants for Da Yang Seafood, Astoria
Research & Development Intern (2 positions, 18 or older): – Da Yang Seafood, Astoria based seafood processor, has retained the services of Aqua-Terra Consultants (ATC), the leading engineering and environmental consulting company specializing in seafood resource recovery and optimal utilization. ATC was recently awarded a US patent for a novel process water treatment system. The ideal intern will assist the inventor/principal engineer and the tech team as they conduct pilot testing, scientific research and continue developing their technology this season at the plant. This will be a unique learning opportunity for interns to participate at the ground level of a truly green project that seeks to maximize resource recovery, and develop beneficial uses for the recovered solids. Duties could be tailored to your interest and ability and could range from helping with process water testing, monitoring (data uploading & graphing) and sampling, to cleaning equipment and running errands around town for parts and supplies. Experience with spreadsheet software a plus, but a willingness to learn and an open mind is important. Potential full time employment when the full scale system is installed.
Survey / Engineering Internships
Clatsop County Road and Survey Departments
Survey/Engineering intern (1 position, 16 or older): The duties include assisting the Survey and Engineering Department crews in both the field and office settings.In the field – Learning what we do, perform duties on sometimes rough terrain and in all types of weather conditions , records research, how to set up equipment, data collection, locating and setting monumentation. In the office – Learning how records are created and stored and scanning older records to digital format. Requires minimal computer knowledge for office work.
Tourism Internships
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, Cannon Beach
Information Specialist Intern (1 position, 16 or older): – The Information Center Specialist is a high-profile position that demands a professional, energetic, efficient, and friendly personality. This staff member is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Center. The Specialist works with and is responsible to the Cannon Beach Chamber Office Manage and Executive Director. Employees at the Visitor Center have a set schedule and are expected to work weekends and during Chamber events as needed.
Astoria Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce, Astoria
Social Media Marketing Intern (1 full-time or 2 part-time positions, 16 or older): Do you love social media? Are you interested in a career in marketing and communications? Do you want to make a difference for your community? The Astoria – Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is looking for an energetic and self-motivated social media & marketing intern to join our summer team. If you’re an ambitious individual who wants to learn more about building a career in social media and content marketing, then we want to work with you. Your work will include preparing promotional content, monitoring social platforms, and conducting market analysis.
Welding Internships
WCT Marine & Construction, Astoria
Welder intern (up to 4 positions, 18 or older for welding, 16 & 17 for general labor). Responsible for fitting and welding of steel, aluminum and stainless-steel parts using a MIF and/or TIG process.
JBT Lektro, Inc, Warrenton
Welding – Metal Fabricator intern (up to 10 positions, 18 or older). Metal fabricators prepare, weld, and fabricate metal structures and components.
Winery / Culinary / Brewing Internships
Buddha Kat Winery, Seaside
Winery intern (1 position, prefer 21 or older but younger students may apply): The intern will assist in all aspects of the winery operation – working the tasting rooms; selling at farmer’s markets and festivals; assisting winemaker in wine production, and assisting with marketing and promotion. Primary focus of the intern will be website maintenance and creating posts on various social media platforms. 21 years old preferred however can still complete most tasks if under 21 years old.
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Listen below as 2019 marketing intern Astronemis Ray interviews fellow healthcare interns at Columbia Memorial Hospital about their experiences.
The Clatsop WORKS Paid Summer Internship Program:
- Full-time, paid internships
- Build application, resume, and interview skills
- Develop work ethic and professionalism
- The program begins mid-June and ends mid-late August*. Host sites may be flexible on dates of hire.
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