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About us > Jobs at Ecology > Washington Conservation Corps > Individual Placement program

WCC Individual Placement program

Washington Conservation Corps offers internship opportunities through the Individual Placement (IP) program. Our IP members serve directly with natural resource professionals, gaining real-world experience and growing their network in the environmental field.

We partner with federal and state agencies, nonprofits, and conservation districts who oversee our IP members as they carry out environmental projects. As WCC members, IP members receive all the same benefits as our field crews, including a bimonthly living allowance and professionally taught, career-transferable trainings and certifications.

A WCC member stands on a sandy beach along the Pacific Ocean. They are facing out toward the water while carrying monitoring equipment in their hands and in their backpack.

A WCC member sits in a laboratory and examines a sample through a microscope.

Two WCC members wearing life vests, gloves, and hard hats stand on the edge of a boat in the Puget Sound. They are collecting sediment samples using a special tool attached to the boat.

Two WCC members wearing waders and high-visibility vests stand in a pool of water surrounded by tall, leafy vegetation. The member on the left is reaching up to adjust wildlife monitoring equipment attached to the base of tree growing above the water.

Individual Placement (IP) members serve directly with a partner organization, assisting biologists, foresters, environmental educators, and others with environmental projects. Depending on the position, projects may include:

  • Supporting environmental research
  • Creating outreach materials to inform the public about environmental topics
  • Coordinating volunteer or youth environmental education events
  • Assisting with ecological monitoring projects
  • Designing habitat restoration projects

Due to the technical nature of these positions, a college degree is preferred for some positions but not required. IP positions may require a resume and cover letter in addition to our online application.

Join the IP program

Our IP positions are full-time and start annually in October, running for 11 months until the following September. Applications open annually in July. To learn more about IP program eligibility and member benefits visit our WCC member positions page.

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Contact information

Rachel Wendling
Statewide Coordinator
rachel.wendling@ecy.wa.gov
564-669-3206