2026-2027 HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Emerald Keepers is an organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and awareness. The internship program offers high school students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, community outreach, and sustainability initiatives.
SCOPE OF WORK
Emerald Keepers is seeking motivated, environmentally minded high school interns to contribute a minimum of 35 hours of work during the school year as described below:
• Work in the CHS Emerald Keepers Garden
» Attend at least 4 garden meetings in the fall and 6 garden meetings in the spring.
• Assist with at least four different Emerald Keepers’ events, including but not limited to:
» Beach clean-ups (1st Saturday of the month)
» San Diego Climate Week (October)
» Fix-it clinic (March)
» Home front judging (March)
» Flower Show Booth (April)
• Plan and implement a passion project
» Select from list of preapproved projects or come up with own
» Complete proposal form with timeline
» At end of year, complete project evaluation
COMMITMENT
In addition to completing the above volunteer hours, Emerald Keepers interns are required to:
Maintain an ongoing log of volunteer hours to be submitted on the last day of each month
Attend monthly intern meetings held during CHS lunch (meetings do not count toward the intern hours requirement)
Attend at least one Emerald Keepers Board Meeting to present your passion project (held monthly on Monday evenings)
ELIGIBIILTY
High school students who attend Coronado High School.
Passionate about environmental conservation and sustainability
Strong academic record and extracurricular involvement
Ability to commit to a yearlong internship
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for the 2026-27 school year will be open Aug. 3-Aug. 21. Selected candidates will be invited to interview. Please note, intern bios, personal statements, and headshots will be posted on Emerald Keepers’ website and in press releases.
Email Emerald Keepers at info@emeraldkeepers.org for more information.
