Engagement Opportunities

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.

Environment America is a national network of 30 state environmental groups. Our staff work together for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate. Our members across the United States put grassroots support behind our research and advocacy.

This position will conduct inspections of regulated activities that may release pollution into Arizona’s protected surface waters. Inspectors determine compliance with issued permits, respond to spills or releases of substances into the environment, investigate complaints, and write reports. Field work is expected two to three days per week and requires driving statewide.

The Water Whys team is looking to enroll students for course credit in the Spring 2024 semester. Paid opportunities may be available on a case-by-case basis.

The Water Whys team seeks to develop scientifically accurate and easy-to-understand graphical answers to water questions. We are focused on developing succinct visual explanations of scientific processes that can help the public better understand current events.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen! The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a Communications Manager (Communications Consultant 5) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. We’re looking for a senior level communicator to advise program management on high-level communications issues, develop communication strategies for priority projects, supervise a team of skilled communication professionals, and serve as spokesperson to the news media and public for high profile environmental issues.

Attention UA students who are interested in science and education! Join an exciting program at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium. We’re looking for students to help deliver hands-on science activities to local school children with a focus on earth science along with biology and chemistry.

The University of Arizona Students for Sustainability (SFS) program seeks one highly qualified undergraduate or graduate student to serve as Co-Directors for the program. Co-Directors are responsible for the overall management of SFS, including but not limited to guiding and mentoring groups of student volunteers, organizing and running numerous weekly meetings, overseeing and supporting topical and program-wide projects and initiatives, managing the SFS Student Executive Board (E-Board), and furthering the mission of SFS to institutionalize sustainability at the University of Arizona. The successful candidates will inform and inspire the University and Tucson communities in climate action, sustainability, environmental justice, and more.

Bayer is seeking a Plant Health Intern by partnering with the Plant Health Team to evaluate different substrates and composted soils to improve Marana greenhouse research seed production performance.

We are looking for several candidates to fill the role of Student Science and Engineering worker at Biosphere 2 for the Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) experimental setup. This opportunity will complement the existing team of permanent engineers and scientists, providing valuable work experience in a research and development environment.

Provide support and assistance to the College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture, Dean’s Office, office manager, and staff. Completes tasks with accuracy and in a timely manner.