RISE Internship: Tree Propagation Assistant at Tucson Clean & Beautiful
Position Title: Tree propagation assistant
Reports to: Rebecca Johnstone
Hours/Week: 10
Internship Date Range: 10/6/25 to 8/30/26
Location: 1360 E Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714
About the Resilience Internships and Student Experiences (RISE) Program
The RISE Program is hosted by the Arizona Institute for Resilience (AIR) and provides undergraduate and graduate students with paid internships related to resilient environments and societies. RISE internships give students workplace setting experience with an opportunity to grow their core skills and prepare them for careers after graduation.
About Tucson Clean & Beautiful (TCB)
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. These goals are achieved through educational and hands-on programs emphasizing personal action in recycling and waste reduction, land stewardship, urban forestry and beautification. Originally established to keep our community litter-free, TCB has grown to coordinate programs and projects with a diversity of partners including government agencies, community groups, businesses, and the support of thousands of volunteers. Programs are supported by grants, memberships, business and personal donations, in-kind donations of materials and services.
Internship summary:
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.
Internship description:
Responsibilities include assisting with:
- Seed prep
- Proper up-potting
- Structural pruning
- Irrigation system maintenance as well as hand watering
- Site maintenance
- Tree identification at various stages
The assistant will learn in-depth tree care knowledge that will introduce them to skills needed in fields of tree related work, landscape maintenance, nursery management and urban forestry. Please note that this work is physical and will be mainly outside!
Compensation:
The intern will be hired and paid by the University of Arizona. The pay rate is $19/hour.
Credit Requirements:
The intern will be hired as a U of A student employee.
- For internships during the academic year: applicants must be active U of A students enrolled in at least 6 credits.
Allowable Work Hours:
- During the semester, student employees are limited to 25 hours/week (20 hours/week for international students) across ALL U of A positions.
International Students:
International students should consult with International Student Services (ISS) if work authorization is needed before securing an internship. ISS advising information can be found here.
How to Apply:
Please email Rebecca Johnstone your resume at rebecca@tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org to apply.
Applications must be submitted no later than 9/25/25.