Individual Placement Positions
Indigenous Internships
Please see the table below for open positions for Native American individuals with Arizona Conservation Corps. Click the 'Apply Here' link for more information and instructions to apply. If there are no open positions for a particular program or position, please check back soon!
| Position Title | Description | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USFWS Biological Science Intern – Fisheries (7 openings) | The Biological Science interns will help the Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office support recovery actions for the Apache Trout on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The interns will be part of a seasonal field crew conducting backpack electrofishing surveys of headwater streams for the purpose of monitoring the status and trend of Apache Trout populations. The position will also include managing and removing non-native invasive trout species that prey on, compete with, and hybridize with Apache Trout. | Whiteriver, AZ | May 19, 2025 - October 3, 2025 | Apply Here! |
| USFWS Biological Science Lead – Fisheries (3 openings) | The Biological Science Leaders will be responsible for facilitating a positive internship experience by setting an example of enthusiasm and positive leadership for the Biological Science Interns throughout the project’s duration. These positions communicate directions, project specifications, and constructive criticism to the crew throughout the term of service. They are expected to complete all paperwork in a timely manner and professionally represent AZCC in project relations. The goal of these positions is to help the Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office support recovery actions for the Apache Trout on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The Biological Science Crew Leader and interns will be part of a seasonal field crew conducting backpack electrofishing surveys of headwater streams for the purpose of monitoring the status and trend of Apache Trout populations. The position will also include managing and removing non-native invasive trout species that prey on, compete with, and hybridize with Apache Trout. | Whiteriver, AZ | May 19, 2025 - October 3, 2025 | Apply Here! |
Current Individual Placement Openings
Please see the table below for open positions with Arizona Conservation Corps. Click the 'Apply Here' link for more information and instructions to apply. If there are no open positions for a particular program or position, please check back soon!
| Position Title | Description | Location | Dates | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Technician Crewmember-Tonto National Forest (multiple positions filled on an ongoing, as-needed basis) | The Mesa and Cave Creek Ranger Districts of Tonto National Forest are seeking temporary, full-time Recreation Technician Crewmembers on an ongoing, as-needed basis. The primary focus of these positions will be monitoring and controlling access to highly developed recreation sites and boat launching facilities, in addition to conducting vehicle patrols and fee enforcement, at area lakes and other recreation sites on the Forest during weekends. Other duties include light maintenance at recreational facilities, painting, installing signage, vegetation control, and patrolling recreation areas. The crewmembers may also have the opportunity for involvement with larger maintenance projects and special events, such as those with agency partners. | Mesa, Cave Creek, and Globe, AZ | Ongoing | Apply Here! |
| AIM Crew Leader (1 opening) | The AIM Crew Leader with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) will lead a small field crew in conducting vegetation and soil monitoring on BLM-managed lands using the Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methodology. This role involves data collection, plant identification, GIS mapping, and crew leadership while working in remote, rugged environments on a camping-based schedule. Crew Leaders are responsible for mentoring crew members, ensuring data quality, navigating to monitoring sites, and maintaining safety protocols. This is a seasonal, full-time position offering hands-on field experience, leadership development, and conservation training. | St. George, UT | April 7, 2025 - June 6, 2025 | Apply Here! |
| AIM Crew Member (2 openings) | The AIM Crew Member with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) will work as part of a small field crew conducting vegetation and soil monitoring on BLM-managed lands using the Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methodology. This position involves collecting ecological data, identifying plant species, using GIS mapping tools, and navigating remote field sites while camping for extended periods. Crew Members will gain hands-on field experience, technical training, and professional development in ecological monitoring and public land management. | St. George, UT | April 7, 2025 - June 6, 2025 | Apply Here! |
| Fossil Creek Recreation Technician (2 openings) | Coconino Ranger District is seeking 2 interns to help assist with public outreach, permit compliance, and recreation project assistance at Fossil Creek, an amazingly beautiful and unique riparian area that has seen overuse in the past. The selected interns will act as representatives of the Forest Service, providing information to the public, contacting visitors at recreation sites, staffing entry areas, cleaning recreation facilities, assisting with trail work and sign installation, helping to support Forest restoration projects, patrolling recreation areas, and documenting projects through photos. Housing is available with this position. | Camp Verde, AZ | April 14 - October 10, 2025 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| Recreation Technician – Kaibab National Forest – (1 opening) | Kaibab National Forest is providing an opportunity for one qualified individual to serve as a Recreation Intern with the Williams Ranger District, where they will focus on providing quality recreation opportunities for the recreating public. The selected intern will serve the local community and visiting public and that ensure visitors have access to safe, clean, and positive recreational opportunities on the Kaibab National Forest. Working with the Recreation Program staff, the intern will ensure that recreation sites are maintained and improved, and that reporting is completed for recreation sites. The intern will interact positively with visitors, and will provide education on important forest information, rules, and regulations to ensure quality recreation experiences. The position will often function in a crew setting, but frequently work independently. The intern will also have opportunities to engage with other Forest Service departments such as Timber and Forest Management, Wildlife and Botany monitoring and survey, Special Use Permit monitoring, and Fire Prevention and Education. This exposure will offer opportunities to explore careers with professionals in several different departments in the Forest Service. The intern will receive training in public contact, Forest rules, and use of a Forest Service radio. | Williams, AZ | April 14 - Dec. 12, 2025 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| Developed Recreation Coordinator – Kaibab National Forest | This intern selected for this position will focus on providing quality recreation opportunities for the local community and visiting public by ensuring that visitors have a safe, clean, and positive recreational experience on the Kaibab National Forest. The intern will ensure recreation sites are maintained and improved while interacting positively with visitors to provide education on important forest information, rules, and regulations to provide quality recreation experiences. Other responsibilities include serving on the Recreation Team to provide supervision, leadership, and training to volunteers working for the recreation program, serving onsite at the visitor center and Big Springs Cabin rental site as needed, overseeing the recreation volunteer program through the management of volunteers, and overseeing front desk operations at the Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center. | Fredonia, AZ | April 28 - October 24, 2025 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Technicians -AmeriCorps (2 openings) | The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is looking for 2 technicians to help support the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge biology and management staff positions. One technician will act as a shadow and direct support to the refuge biologist and will primarily be responsible for assisting in the collection and processing of data taken in the field. The other technician will primarily support refuge management by assisting with projects related to refuge management, maintenance and administration. Overlap between positions is expected to meet larger program needs. | Douglas, AZ | May 12 - September 12, 2025 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| Fisheries Intern (3 openings) | Working under the Fisheries Biologist, the selected interns will assist with fish habitat improvement in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area and Aravaipa Ecosystem Management Area, and will be helping to secure four federally endangered fish populations and populations of five sensitive fish species that are currently being impacted by non-native fish. Through their involvement, the interns will learn about conservation practices and invasive species management. Projects that the interns will be involved with are designed to help conserve, restore, and improve habitat conditions for native, sensitive, and listed fish species, and include the mechanical removal of invasive and non-native aquatic species, helping prevent the spread and establishment of invasive species through the promotion of ecosystem health, recording and entering of data, monitoring of water quality, and other assigned projects. | Safford, AZ | May 19, 2025 - April 24, 2026 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| Kofa Biological Technician (1 opening) | The Biological Technician intern will assist the Refuge staff with daily operations through a variety of tasks on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (Kofa NWR). The majority of work on the Refuge revolves around managing habitat and water resources for the Desert Bighorn sheep and the Sonoran Pronghorn, which includes removal of invasive species, construction, and repair of water catchments, hauling water to catchments and wildlife drinkers, and educating the public about these species and the Refuge in general. Other duties will be to assist with wilderness reporting and data management for the extensive camera trap project on the Refuge. Professional development funds are available to assist the intern with career and educational development during their term. A variety of applicable training opportunities will be available to the intern. Housing is available for the intern during their term. | Yuma, AZ | June 2, 2025 - May 29, 2026 (anticipated) | Apply Here! |
| Las Cienegas Recreation Intern-BLM Tucson (1 opening) | The intern in this position will be working with the BLM Tucson Field Office (TFO) to maintain, improve, and implement land use plan decisions for the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA) through sustainable and restorative methods. The intern will help to ensure a range of outdoor recreation opportunities meet existing and expected needs while protecting natural resources on all public lands in the LCNCA. The intern will help to patrol and monitor developed and dispersed recreation sites and points of interest sites, and assist with the Transportation Management Plan. Other duties and projects will include trail maintenance and construction, data collection and inventory, and facilities maintenance. Trail work will include using various tools and equipment to maintain, repair, and construct trails. Data collection activities will include developing sign, road, trail, and dispersed campsite inventories. The intern will be exposed to job shadowing and mentoring provided by the park rangers, including fence construction and repairs, proper maintenance of structures such as vault toilets and administrative buildings, sign construction and maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, data collection of recreation users and types of uses, coordination with partnerships and volunteers, and maintenance of recreation sites. | Tucson, AZ | Start date to be determined. | Apply Here! |
| San Pedro Riparian NCA Recreation Intern-BLM Tucson (1 opening) | The intern in this position will be working with the BLM Tucson Field Office (TFO) to maintain, improve, and implement land use plan decisions for the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) through sustainable and restorative methods. The intern will help to ensure a range of outdoor recreation opportunities meet existing and expected needs while protecting natural resources on all public lands in the SPRNCA. The intern will help to patrol and monitor developed and dispersed recreation sites and points of interest sites, and assist with the Transportation Management Plan. Other duties and projects will include trail maintenance and construction, data collection and inventory, and facilities maintenance. Trail work will include using various tools and equipment to maintain, repair, and construct trails. Data collection activities will include developing sign, road, trail, and dispersed campsite inventories. The intern will be exposed to job shadowing and mentoring provided by the park rangers, including fence construction and repairs, proper maintenance of structures such as vault toilets and administrative buildings, sign construction and maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, data collection of recreation users and types of uses, coordination with partnerships and volunteers, and maintenance of recreation sites. | Tucson, AZ | Start date to be determined. | Apply Here! |
| Wildlife Intern-BLM Tucson (1 opening) | The intern selected for this position would assist biologists with various tasks such as vegetation management/surveys and biological surveys on Las Cienega’s National Conservation Area (LCNCA), the San Pedro National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), and the Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM). The Wildlife Intern will be working closely with the Biological Intern. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to: Wildlife surveys throughout lands managed by the Tucson Field Office, including threated and endangered species surveys; habitat assessments; non-native invasive plant surveys and treatments; vegetation monitoring; monitoring and maintaining wildlife drinkers and wildlife cameras; fence mapping and removal; and data entry and compilation. | Tucson, AZ | Start date to be determined. | Apply Here! |
| Biological Intern-BLM Tucson (1 opening) | The intern selected for this position would assist biologists with various tasks such as vegetation management/surveys and biological surveys on Las Cienega’s National Conservation Area (LCNCA), the San Pedro National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), and the Ironwood Forest National Monument (IFNM). The Biological Intern will be working closely with the Wildlife Intern. Tasks may include the following but are not limited to biological (wildlife/plant) surveys throughout Tucson Field Office focused on wetland and riparian resources; pond vegetation maintenance; fish and habitat surveys; riparian vegetation monitoring; non-native invasive plant surveys and treatments; and cross training with other resource specialists (hydrology, wildlife, range, archelogy, geology, and recreation) on various projects. | Tucson, AZ | Start date to be determined. | Apply Here! |
| Hydrological Intern-BLM Tucson (1 opening) | The Hydrological Intern, under the direction of the Tucson Field Office hydrologist, will make field checks and be in communication with Borderlands to ensure that their suggested plans fall in line with the guidelines established by the Environmental Assessment. Tasks include monitoring wells to provide supplemental data to the USGS’s efforts to help pinpoint areas of concern, monthly discharge measurements and recording of ground water levels, and assisting with e. coli sampling at San Pedro House and the Babocomari River to ensure that TFO is complaint with all requirements for these areas. The intern will be taught proper field methods and then be responsible for collecting these measurements during the specified periods, and receive training in Lentic and Lotic AIM, MIMs, EPA Watershed Academy, Rosgen Field Methods, and USGS Intro to Stream Gaging. | Tucson, AZ | Start date to be determined. | Apply Here! |
Individual Placements Recruiter Contacts
Hayden Prouty, Individual Placements Program Director
Email: hprouty@conservationlegacy.org
Phone: 480.431.6324
Preston Sands, Individual Placements Program Support Coordinator
Email: psands@conservationlegacy.org
Phone: 520.235.6395
