Engagement Opportunities

Visit this website for all posted American Conservation Experience Opportunities. Internships available across the country in a variety of disciplines. Many opportunities within US National Parks.

Environment for the Americas and its partners are committed to connecting diverse students with careers in conservation, natural resources, history, geology, with skill-building internships with national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, and other sites.

The Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) Program supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance Navigation Program. Research is designed to balance operational and environmental initiatives and to meet complex economic, engineering, and environmental challenges of dredging and disposal in support of the navigation mission. Research results will provide dredging project managers with knowledge and technology for cost-effective operation, evaluation or risks associated with management alternatives, and environmental compliance.

For over 25 years, Conservation Legacy has been engaging individuals to complete important conservation projects throughout the nation, envisioning a legacy of healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.
Conservation Legacy provides support for local conservation service programs under the leadership of a national organization, delivering high quality programming in communities across the country to produce enduring impact through local action.

Tucson Electric Power, one of Arizona’s leading utility companies, seeks an individual for the position of Student Intern in the Corporate Safety Department. This position will supplement the Corporate Safety Department staff and offer work experience to the successful candidate.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is seeking a paid intern to assist with the management of electronic and physical files that are critical to Surface Water permitting and water rights, review abstracts, conduct research, and assist with any other Surface Water related tasks and responsibilities, including data entry and quality control, customer service, etc. Potentially assist with field investigations.

As an ORISE participant and under the guidance of a mentor, you will have the opportunity to hone their skills by collaborating on a wide array of tasks pertaining to government archaeology, such as, data collection and recovery, data management, lab analysis, report writing and document preparation for archaeological sites, compliance, and historic properties. The goal of the internship is primarily to provide you experience in a fast-paced environment; however, you may also have the opportunity to develop and carry out small-scale research projects depending on task load and interest.

Researchers with the Arizona Institute for Resilience at the University of Arizona are looking for two graduate or upper-level undergraduate students to assist with data collection for arts-based research focused on community values and visions for sustainable food systems. Research will take place during the annual Tucson Meet Yourself festival on October 4-6, 2024.

Earth Systems Inc. is an environmental consulting and engineering firm that supports regulatory agencies and private clients in the performance of hazardous waste and petroleum assessment and remediation. Our areas of expertise include Environmental Engineering, Contamination Assessment and Remediation, Environmental Compliance, Property Transfer Assessments, and Permitting.

The Arizona Trail Association seeks an exceptional individual to coordinate volunteer programs on the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) statewide. Ideal candidates will be capable of designing and implementing programming for a diverse group of volunteers both on and off the trail, including the Segment Steward, and Trail Skills Institute Programs.