Clatsop WORKS- Internships Summer 2026

Thanks for your interest in the Clatsop WORKS program.

Clatsop WORKS provides Clatsop County students, ages 16 and up, with exposure to professional paid internship opportunities in Clatsop County. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled at, or a recent graduate of, a Clatsop County High School, Clatsop County alternative or training school, or Clatsop Community College. Clatsop County home-school students may also apply.

Program goals for interns:

Build application, resume, and interview skills
Develop work ethic and professionalism
Learn career readiness and technical skills
Network with local businesses and explore career options in Clatsop County

Important information for applicants:

Submission of this application does not guarantee an internship.
Once your application has been processed, the Clatsop WORKS Program Manager will reach out to you with information on what to expect next.
Host employers will contact you for interviews beginning in April. The usual method is by phone, though some employers may reach out by email. Please check your voicemail and emails regularly for interview requests from potential employers.
Employers will require you to participate in their standard hiring procedures, including application and interview processes, up to and including background checks and drug screenings.

To complete the application:

Fill out the application
Upload your resume. If you are unable to attach your resume, please e-mail it to mbateman@clatsopcc.edu. (Only applications with an uploaded or e-mailed resume will be considered for internships)
Submit a cover letter (Recommended).

Please check with your school counselor to find out if you can receive school credit for this work experience!

Questions? Contact Misty Bateman; Clatsop Works Program Manager
CALL: 503-338-2507
TEXT: 503-395-7588
Email: mbateman@clatsopcc.edu

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position

Personal Information

* First name
* Last name
* Email
* Address
* City
* State
* Zip code
* Phone number

Attachments

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Other Information

* How did you hear about this position? * Please select all schools that you are currently attending or have attended in the past: Astoria High School Knappa High School Warrenton High School Seaside High School Jewell High School Clatsop Community College Other If you marked 'other' above, please describe: * Who is the primary user of the phone number above? If you selected Other above, please provide additional information. * What is the best way to reach you? * Select all internship career areas that you are interested in. Administrative / Office Art Automotive Banking / Finance Business Construction (I have some experience / took a CTE class) Construction (I have no experience, but am interested) Counseling / Social Services Culinary / Commercial Kitchen Education / Youth Services Environmentalism / Natural Conservation Fashion Retail Food Science Government Healthcare Historic preservation / History Hospitality Management / Hotel Hospitality Management / Restaurant Land Survey / Civil Engineering Law Enforcement / Police Library Maintenance / Public Works Manufacturing Marine Biology Maritime Museum Marketing / Media Communications Museum / History Parks Maintenance Personal Assistant Public Works / Utilities Real Estate Photography Recreation -Youth Research / Planning Retail Sales Science Seafood industry -Food Science Lab Social Services / Counseling Spanish Education & Enrichment Theatre Tourism / Hospitality Water Systems Utilities Operations Welding Wildlife Rehabilitation & Care / Veterinarian Video Production * Please briefly describe why you're interested in the internship / career area(s) you selected above. If you selected a CTE or Trades area, have you previously taken any CTE or trades classes? (150 words or less). * What classes have you taken that have prepared you for the internship(s) you're interested in? Please give an example of a class/course that has helped prepare you. * Please describe how the internship(s) you're applying for aligns with your career aspirations. What excites you about this position? * Please list your top three internships or career field choices in order (1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice) * What do you hope to contribute to the host employer(s) you applied to? * What age will you be on June 15, 2026? (Some employers have minimum age requirements) * Do you have a driver's license? (Not having a license does not disqualify you.) * How will you get to work each day? * To participate in this internship program, you must attend the Wednesday morning 2-hour professional development sessions that run throughout the internship. Your employer will pay you for the 2 hours each week. You are responsible for getting yourself to the sessions and back to work. We do provide buses that can transport you from the high schools to the sessions, but you must still get yourself to the school to catch the bus, and back to work after. Missing more than three sessions can disqualify you from the program. "I understand that I am REQUIRED to attend the Wednesday morning paid professional development sessions in order to participate in the Clatsop WORKS internship program. I understand that I cannot miss more than three sessions, and that I must inform the Clatsop WORKS Program Manager when I will be missing a session." * We will schedule an Intern Orientation session in June. All interns are required to attend. "I understand I am required to attend the Intern Orientation. If something comes up and I cannot attend, I will let the Clatsop WORKS Program Manager know, and schedule a time to meet with her so I can get the Orientation information." * Please confirm below: "I understand that the information provided on this application will be shared with employers as part of the internship application process and that submission of this application does not guarantee an internship."

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