Border Programs Intern

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and engaged intern who wants to develop beyond the classroom. In this role, you will participate in gathering information on projects completed as part of the Arizona-Sonora Environmental Strategic Plan and collaborate in development of a closeout report. You will also accompany staff to relevant work meetings and field activities.

Job Duties:Final Project:
The final project for this internship is a closeout report of accomplishments achieved through the 2017-2021 Arizona-Sonora Environmental Strategic Plan, and identification of remaining gaps.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):• A general understanding of environmental studies
• Ability to work in a team meeting
• Excellent writing skills
• Critical analysis and result oriented skills
• Strong skills in Google office products
• Bilingual English and Spanish required

Selective Preference(s):• Intern candidate must be in their Junior or Senior year of a BS/BA or working towards a Masters/PhD program
• Selective preference will be given to students in environmental or earth science
• Candidate must have a GPA of 3.0 or better
• Candidate must have the right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship
• Candidate must be at least 18 years old

Pre-Employment Requirements: Benefits:Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
· 10 paid holidays per year
· Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
· A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
· A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
· An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
· We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
· We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement: