Grant-based internship. Pay $17.50 per hour. Temporary part time five to ten hours per week for 10 – 14 weeks. 

Resume and Cover Letter required

Two interns are needed to work together on this project.

Position Description 

This internship will provide support to different partners in the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA) collaborative conservation network. Interns will report to the CAZCA program director at the Desert Botanical Garden and will also be interacting with other organizations (non-profits, municipalities, etc.) to help with projects and learn about various aspects of collaborative conservation. The interns will also work together on a paper or presentation about collaborative conservation, which they will deliver at the end of their internship. 

About Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA) 

The Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA) is an initiative of Desert Botanical Garden. We convene partner organizations to pursue conservation projects, and outreach and education initiatives. For more information please visit cazca.org.

Essential Duties

• Assist CAZCA Program Director in implementation of the Regional Open Space Strategy (ROSS) goals through collaborative projects. 
• Work with partner organizations for one to two weeks each on a project of their choosing, which could include (but is not limited to):

o Field work

o Data collection

o Trail maintenance

o Outreach and education

o Attending and helping with events

o Writing and creation of digital and print materials

• Participate in weekly check-in meetings with the CAZCA Program Director to discuss progress, address challenges, and align on team objectives.
• Work closely with partner intern on these projects and other duties.
• Collaboratively develop a final project with your partner intern about collaborative conservation and your experiences during the internship. This will be a paper or a presentation.

• Current college/university student or recent graduate from a science-based program college/university, or 2 years relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong, demonstrated interest and knowledge of conservation, environmental science, ecology, community science, science education, or related field 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative environment 
• Interest in science communication and community engagement 
• Experience in computer programs including the Microsoft suite of programs
• Valid driver’s license preferred 
• Ability to work off-hours with occasional evenings or weekends 
• Ability to work outdoors, sometimes in extreme (or pleasant) weather conditions

Review of Applications will begin on December 23rd

Equipment Used

Typical office equipment, plus specialized event and outdoor equipment.

Internal Communication

Regular communication with Garden employees.

External Communication

Regular communication with scientists, volunteers, advocates, academics, city/county representatives, and the general public.

Working Conditions

Physical demands include both those associated with a normal office environment, and some outdoor work, which could be in the Garden, or in the field (local, regional). Field work may include camping, hiking, and backpacking while carrying necessary materials for events. Travel for professional development and presentations also may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, when necessary and feasible, to allow a qualified individual to perform essential job functions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Desert Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

The Garden fosters and supports workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion to honor the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all, to celebrate successes, and to cultivate individual and institutional excellence. All employees will help add to the Garden’s diversity and fully embrace it.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and deliverables of the role. This is not a contract and should not be viewed as such. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor and/or his/her/their designee.