Engagement Opportunities

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.

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.

Langan is seeking an Environmental Intern / Co-op to join its collaborative team in Phoenix, AZ. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance with environmental, mining, and EHS related technical aspects of diverse land development projects, both small and large scale. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with environmental leadership and gain exposure to site feasibility studies which may involve field work, technical report preparation and calculations, pre-construction conditions documentation, design plans and specifications.

Join the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and play a vital role in protecting Arizona’s communities and natural resources. As a Forester, you’ll be part of a dynamic team managing forestry projects aimed at reducing fire risk, improving forest health, and restoring watersheds across private, state, and federal lands.

The Native Plant Program encompasses the production of over 100,000 plants a year and a regional seed center with over 550 collections of seed from wildlands. The mission of BRN’s Native Plant Program is to promote and protect biodiversity by providing individuals, communities, and land managers access to restoration quality plant materials and guidance for effective use. The Native Plant Program Intern will support the Native Plant Program staff and will work at the seed barn, native plant nursery, and farm.

Gain hands on practical work experience while working with a diverse group of professionals in the fields of wildlife science, biological science, wildlife management, and many other professions within the Department.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers paid summer internship opportunities in cooperation with participating college and universities. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining hands on practical work experience while working with a diverse group of professionals in the fields of wildlife science, biological science, wildlife management, and many other professions within the Department.

Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is hiring seasonal Field Ecology Technicians and Restoration Field Technicians for 2025. Both positions present a fantastic opportunity for recent college graduates interested in gaining experience conducting field work, communicating science, and working across such a varied landscape as Acadia National Park in coastal Maine.

SWCA is seeking an Environmental Planning Intern for Summer 2024 to support National Environmental Policy Act – NEPA – and other environmental planning projects in either Phoenix, AZ or other Arizona offices. SWCA’s environmental planning internship position will provide the opportunity to develop a better understanding of environmental consulting and the environmental planning profession by assisting with diverse projects.