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Careers in Agriculture - Call for Student Intern

Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is looking for an outstanding Washington County high school student intern to assist with our September 2025 Virtual Field Trip to Eagles Nest Reserve Vineyard and Winery (ENR) in Hillsboro. Check out the details below to learn more!

Applications are due by July 15th.

One Washington County high school student will have the exciting opportunity to support Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom with our first Careers in Agriculture Virtual Field Trip!

We’ve partnered with Eagles Nest Reserve Vineyard and Winery in Hillsboro to treat one 6th-12th grade student with a unique, behind-the-scenes look at all that goes into growing and producing wine. Eagles Nest Reserve (ENR) prides themselves on producing natural wine, utilizing farming and land stewardship practices that celebrate the soils of the Tualatin Valley.

ENR views its vineyard as a diverse ecosystem, and their chosen practices are intended to preserve the ecology of the vineyard. With a logo designed to celebrate the Haida Gwaii peoples of the PNW, year-long community events, and an eye for conservation, ENR is an inspiring location to host our first Careers in Agriculture Virtual Field Trip.

This opportunity is open to incoming junior and senior students in Washington County enrolled in any type of school. 

Eagles Nest Reserve website

Check out the Eagles Nest Reserve website to learn more about their winemaking practices, vineyard, and wildlife reserve.

ENR website

Internship Details

Application Requirements

Interested students will use the form below to apply. You will be asked to attach the following supporting documents:

  • 1-page, double-spaced, 12-pt font letter of intent describing your relevant past experiences and what you are excited about with this internship
  • 1-page resume listing any of the following: work experiences, school accomplishments, volunteer experience, any submissions to art or writing competitions, and other professional development such as certifications, trainings, or conferences attended
  • 1 signed letter of recommendation from a teacher

Important details:

Students are responsible for procuring their own transportation.

ENR occasionally hosts all-ages community events, however, at no point during the internship will the intern be furnished alcoholic beverages.

Internship Activities

Student involvement will span several weeks with 3 days dedicated to internship work:

  • August 2025: Initial site visit to ENR for meet-and-greet and Virtual Field Trip location scouting. Visit will take place on a weekday or weekend.
  • Early September: A visit to the Washington County AITC office to design an activity which corresponds with the VFT. Teachers will use this activity in the classroom with their students. Visit will take place on a weekday. The Washington County AITC office is located in the offices of the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District at 7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400, Hillsboro, OR. 97124
  • Mid-September: Day-of filming at ENR. Filming typically happens on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday morning between 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Internship activities will be overseen by the Washington County Programs Coordinator, Anita Spaeth.

Internship Perks

This internship will provide the participating student with the following:

  • Exposure to local wine production practices
  • Resume-building experience applicable to college, trade school, or other post-high school plans
  • Networking with Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom and Eagles Nest Reserve staff
  • Experience learning how to use equipment for and to conduct a live stream for educational purposes
  • Experience in how a program coordinator sees an idea through from start to finish
  • Development of 6th-12 grade curriculum-aligned activity

Application Form

Please use the following section to submit your application materials. Acceptable file formats include PDF, JPG, and PNG. Applications are due by July 15th.We will review all application materials and send a response by the end of July. Please reach out to Washington County Programs Coordinator, Anita Spaeth, anita.spaeth@oregonstate.edu, with any questions.