Summer INTERNS
Thank you to CAWCO for the grant!
FLFR is excited for the opportunity to introduce another generation of environmental stewards to the Locust Fork River, the benefits the river brings to Blount County and the importance of advocacy for and protection of the river, its watershed and the communities therein.
Through the generosity of CAWACO RC&D, Inc., FLFR offers internship positions to be completed before July 15, 2026. Interns organize monthly river cleanups at various locations, learn about native species plants at the Restoration Nursery, assist on hikes, kayak trips, and the events in FLFR’s Science, Education & Fun activities for children and their families during the summer. They also coordinate the Scholarship volunteers.
Candidates should be college students or recent high school graduates (within the past year), have a love of the outdoors, ability to work as a team leader with high school students, and a willingness to learn new skills and knowledge of the natural world. Open to Blount County residents. Reliable transportation is a necessity. Please fill out the application INTERN APPLICATION
Once you submit the Intern Application please Email Ellen Luce ellen@[email protected] to receive your assignments and guidelines.
Through the generosity of CAWACO RC&D, Inc., FLFR offers internship positions to be completed before July 15, 2026. Interns organize monthly river cleanups at various locations, learn about native species plants at the Restoration Nursery, assist on hikes, kayak trips, and the events in FLFR’s Science, Education & Fun activities for children and their families during the summer. They also coordinate the Scholarship volunteers.
Candidates should be college students or recent high school graduates (within the past year), have a love of the outdoors, ability to work as a team leader with high school students, and a willingness to learn new skills and knowledge of the natural world. Open to Blount County residents. Reliable transportation is a necessity. Please fill out the application INTERN APPLICATION
- January 1, 2026 to July 15, 2026.
- Complete 70 hours by July 15, 2026. You are to track hours on a spreadsheet (date, start/finish times, event, brief summary of event); email an invoice for payment to [email protected] upon completion of each 25 hours. Email completed W-9 to [email protected].
- Pay rate is $15.00/hour; payment for 70 hours: $1,050.00.
- FLFR-related travel outside of Blount County can be included in hours reported.
- At the end of the internship, submit an essay reflecting on your internship experience.
Once you submit the Intern Application please Email Ellen Luce ellen@[email protected] to receive your assignments and guidelines.
2024-25
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info coming soon
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2022-23
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Hi everyone! My name is Mia Martinez. I recently graduated from Susan Moore High School and was a scholarship student with FLFR in 2022-23. I am currently studying at Wallace State Community College and have plans to transfer to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to pursue a degree in Biomedical Sciences. I was given the opportunity to be a summer intern and now a full-time intern thanks to the CAWACO RC&D grant. During my time in the scholarship program, I had the privilege to volunteer and discover my passion for working with FLFR. It was incredibly fulfilling to make a positive impact in nature and contribute to something I care about. As a summer intern, I not only had the opportunity to be involved in various programs but also became a certified Alabama Water Watch monitor. I am planning to test multiple sites around Blount County. I look forward to continuing my experience with Friends of the Locust Fork River!
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My name is Makayla Pesnell. I graduated from J.B. Pennington High School and was awarded the 2022 Friends of the Locust Fork River Scholarship. I am currently a student at Wallace State Community College.
FLFR is one of the best programs I've joined, because I learned how to help protect the environment in ways I wasn't able to before. I am now working as an intern with FLFR. This opportunity has made me feel like a more important addition to the society I've grown up in.
FLFR is one of the best programs I've joined, because I learned how to help protect the environment in ways I wasn't able to before. I am now working as an intern with FLFR. This opportunity has made me feel like a more important addition to the society I've grown up in.
Hi! My name is Nazary Chavez; I'm 18 years old, and I currently attend Wallace State Community College. I was a scholar last year, and I loved it! I am happy that I have the opportunity to be an intern this year and help Blount County become a better place!
2021-22
Lizbeth Piceno
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Chloe Jepson
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