Green Leaders: Tryon Workforce Development Program
Creating pathways for early-career youth seeking opportunities in the environmental field.
The Green Leaders Workforce Development Program is an opportunity for early-career youth to hone their environmental education, restoration, and professional skills. Each cohort has the opportunity to explore their passions and interests while contributing to Friends of Tryon Creek’s mission to encourage all communities to reclaim their relationship with the forest.
Applications now open for Fall 2025 Cohort
Compensation: $1,920 monthly stipend, transportation support available
Duration: Oct 1st - Dec 19th (24-32 hours per week)
Location: Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Application Deadline: September 3rd, 2025
This internship is intended for individuals from marginalized communities who are early in their environmental career. Strong applicants would have an interest in environmental education, restoration, and/or green jobs. Any combination of professional, academic, and/or personal experience will be considered. Find the full position description, online availability form link and application instructions here.
Meet Fall 2024 Green Leaders, Lu Hernandez, Yasmin Noor, Lili Yazzie (Green Leaders Coordinator) and Sierra Penn.
Our second cohort brought a variety of skills to share and grow with while leading field trips and volunteer stewardship events at the park. We look forward to staying connected to these future environmental leaders.
Meet Spring 2024 Green Leaders, Jakob Foley, Zoe Wright, Joy Lopes, and Seth Medley.
Our first cohort of Green Leaders set to work leading field trips and land tending days as well as supporting annual events. Their presence and positive impact at the park has been felt by staff, volunteers, and visitors. During their four months with Friends of Tryon Creek, they have shown incredible growth and enthusiasm. Read their reflections on the program in the Lake Oswego Review.
Meet Spring 2025 Green Leaders, Tsïtsïki Erendia Griego, Edwin Brown, Mikel Sunyich and Habiba Mbugua
Our third cohort brought endless energy and fun to spring programing here at the park. Building close connections with each other and everyone they interacted with. We can wait to see where they go next! Read their reflections on the program in the Summer Trillium Times.
Funding for this program is made possible by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund.