Innovation & Design - Perch (Manzanita, OR; Nehalem, OR; ...)

Internship Overview

We are seeking one motivated intern to assist with the physical build-out of Perch Makers Table during the summer of 2026. This is a hands-on, project-based opportunity that will contribute directly to the opening of a new small business on the Oregon coast. The primary focus of this internship will be the design, construction, and installation of display fixtures and shelving throughout the shop. As new vendors join the collective over the course of the summer, the work will evolve to accommodate new display needs, making this an ongoing and dynamic project from day one.

Responsibilities

�-� Assist in measuring, planning, and building display shelving and fixtures
�-� Work alongside the founder to ensure displays meet the aesthetic and functional needs of the space
�-� Adapt and build new fixtures as additional vendors are onboarded throughout the summer
�-� Help maintain a safe, organized workspace during the build-out process
�-� Participate in light shop setup and organization as opening day approaches Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a student who:

�-� Has completed OSHA certification through their high school CTE program
�-� Has an interest in woodworking, construction, or hands-on building
�-� Is reliable, creative, and takes pride in their work
�-� Is comfortable working independently as well as taking direction
�-� Has a connection to the Manzanita or North Coast community Students with a desire to contribute to something meaningful in their own community are especially encouraged. 

Internship Details:

�-� Location: Manzanita, Oregon
�-� Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week
�-� Duration: Summer 2026, ongoing through the opening of the space
�-� Compensation: paid, $16/hr

�-� Supervisor: Katie Simmons, Founder Why This Internship Matters Perch Makers Table is a grassroots, community-built project. There are no outside investors and no big contractors... just a local maker building something she believes this coast needs. Bringing in a young person from this community to help build it from the ground up is exactly the kind of hands-on, meaningful work experience this program was designed to create. The intern will leave this summer with tangible skills, a finished project they can point to, and the knowledge that they helped open the doors of a new gathering place for Manzanita and the Oregon coast.

This is an internship position