Are you committed to building a more sustainable and resilient future? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment? Are you passionate about communicating science to broad, diverse audiences?
Arizona Environment is hiring students like you!
Arizona Environment, a unit within the Arizona Institute for Resilience, functions as a gateway to environmental and sustainability work across the University of Arizona, promoting and connecting people to environmental and sustainability-related programs at the U of A.
Arizona Environment is seeking an undergraduate student to serve as the Communications Assistant Intern for Spring 2026. This student will support the communications and marketing efforts of Arizona Environment primarily through digital channels. Under the supervision of the Arizona Environment Program Coordinator, the intern will:
Brainstorm, pitch, and produce stories highlighting environmental research at the U of A.
Assist with drafting the Dirt, a weekly newsletter that shares environmental news, updates and opportunities from across the University of Arizona.
Develop social strategy and content for the Arizona Environment social media accounts.
Facilitate collaborations with other university units’ social channels.
Provide support for Arizona Environment and appropriate AIR events.
Keep up with routine administrative responsibilities, including responsive email communication and weekly meetings with supervisor.
The Intern will gain skills/experience in:
Digital communications and marketing – Develop and implement strategic, brand-aligned, engaging communications and marketing strategies to diverse audiences.
Stakeholder engagement – Build relationships and coordinate collaborations with a wide range of university partners.
Communication, organization, and team reporting in a professional environment.
Qualifications
Pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona with a minimum enrollment of 6 credit hours.
Demonstrated interest in sustainability, the environment, resilience fields.
Familiarity with AP style and news or feature writing.
Experience creating content for various social media platforms, with an emphasis on Instagram.
Acute attention to detail and clear organization.
Enthusiasm for collaboration and creative thinking.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Comfortable with public speaking and networking.
Time Commitment
This is a hybrid position that allows for remote work when possible but will require regular in-person commitments. Work hours are flexible. Ideally, an intern will have availability between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Arizona time to allow for direct engagement with the supervisor and other team members.
Compensation
$17.00/hour; 10 hours per week, Spring 2026
How to Apply
Applicants must be active U of A undergraduate students. Please email 1) a resume or CV, 2) a writing or design sample (or portfolio link), and 3) a cover letter through to Olivia Miltner, Arizona Environment program coordinator, omiltner@arizona.edu.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must be submitted by Nov. 14.