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.
Engagement Opportunities
Engaged learning provides you with the opportunity to apply your learning outside the classroom in a way that has a meaningful impact on both you and the communities with which you connect. Through real-life collaboration, exploration and discovery, engaged learning takes you to the next level of understanding.
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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.
Launch your career in natural resources or STEM with hands-on internships through CAPAL, the U.S. Forest Service, and USDA — apply now to gain experience and professional development!
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults. Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. After working with the SCA, program participants emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
The Arizona Institute for Resilience (AIR) is a research institute under the University of Arizona’s Research, Innovation & Impact. We are a collection of faculty, researchers, and staff located in the ENR2 building conducting impactful research on a global scale. We are seeking a self-motivated, mature, highly responsible student to perform the duties of Research Technology and Development Support Specialist. If you have an interest in technology, would like to expand your skill set, and are looking for the opportunity to create and support resume worthy projects, you should apply! Student must be available for at least 15 - 20 hours per week.
Gain hands-on experience in global development with TANGO International through the RISE Program. As a Junior Research Associate, you’ll support international research and evaluation projects, contribute to proposal writing, and sharpen your communication skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This remote, paid internship is open to current University of Arizona students pursuing a relevant master’s degree, with flexible hours between 15–20 per week from May to August 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Bonar Lab is opening a paid internship position to work with native fish this summer!
MS student Regan Doss is conducting a stock assessment on Sonora and Desert suckers on the Salt and Verde Rivers in Arizona. We are obtaining this information through mark-recapture studies on these rivers with associated lab analysis of growth structures, gonadal development, and egg counts. The student(s) working on this project would participate in field surveys of the fishes of these two rivers (raft electrofishing and netting) with a university graduate student, a professor, and occasionally AZGFD personnel, and help with laboratory techniques. Spending the summer studying fish in these beautiful desert rivers, they would learn techniques to capture/survey fish populations, analyze fisheries data, meet state, federal, and university biologists, and help develop means to conserve rare desert fishes.