Summer Peer Leader Internship

Salt Lake City Corporation

3d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Youth and Family is offering a paid summer Peer Leader Internship with Trails and Natural Lands. This opportunity is designed for young adults ages 19–25 who are interested in gaining hands-on outdoor work experience while developing leadership skills. Peer Leaders will work alongside a team of interns completing trail maintenance and environmental projects, while also supporting and guiding a small group of youth participants.
About the Internship: This is a paid, hands-on outdoor internship where participants will work with Trails and Natural Lands on projects such as clearing debris, maintaining trails, and supporting environmental conservation efforts. Interns will work closely with site leads and staff to learn job skills, safety practices, and expectations related to outdoor and environmental work. A small number of interns (ages 19–25) will be selected as Peer Leaders. Peer Leaders will complete the same work as the team while also helping guide a group of approximately 4 youth interns (16-18), modeling expectations, supporting engagement, and assisting with supervision alongside staff. This is a temporary summer internship, not a permanent position. Program Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Must be 19–25 years old at the start of the program.
• Must be able to commit to the full program dates (June 1 – July 31, 2026).
• Interest in working outdoors and participating in physical labor.
• Ability to work in a team environment and support peers.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to take on a leadership role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth or in leadership roles is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on outdoor work, including trail maintenance, debris removal, and environmental projects.
• Work alongside Trails and Natural Lands staff to learn job skills, safety practices, and daily operations.
• Work alongside a team of interns to complete daily tasks and assigned projects.
• Support and guide a small group of youth interns (approximately 4 participants).
• Model professionalism, accountability, and positive work habits.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Support youth engagement, participation, and problem-solving during work activities.
• Communicate effectively with staff, peers, and supervisors.
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, and reliability throughout the program.
• Participate in program orientation and any required trainings.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness 95% City-paid medical insurance Dental, vision, life insurance HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution) Wellness clinic for employees & families Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Perks Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year) Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k)) Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
• 12 vacation days to start 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday Up to 80 hours personal leave annually 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees