This Curatorial intern will be a Seed Collections Specialist working under the guidance and supervision of the Curator of Collections to maintain the seed collection and seed collection records for Mission Garden, an agricultural heritage museum located on a historic and archaeologically significant site and operated by Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace.
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Deadline: September 17, 2025
The Mission Garden Facilities Assistant will assist with irrigation system installation and maintenance; build and repair items such as shelving, benches, and garden structures; support light construction tasks and site improvement projects; help organize tools, supplies, and facilities spaces; and pitch in on a variety of handyman-style tasks as needed.
Deadline: September 25, 2025
TCB is a non-profit environmental advocacy and action organization founded in 1985 to preserve and improve our environment, conserve natural resources, and enhance quality of life in the City of Tucson and eastern Pima County. The Neighborhood Tree Planting intern will assist in the preparation and facilitation of Saturday planting events in low canopy-coverage neighborhoods.
Deadline: September 25, 2025
TCB is a non-profit environmental advocacy and action organization founded in 1985 to preserve and improve our environment, conserve natural resources, and enhance quality of life in the City of Tucson and eastern Pima County. The Tree Propagation Assistant will be responsible for assisting with growing, monitoring and maintaining current and future tree stock used to supply the urban forestry programs housed within Tucson Clean & Beautiful.