Start Date: October 10, 2023 – December 22, 2023

Compensation: $700 per week plus lodging, a one time $250 stipend for field gear,  transportation, and round-trip travel expenses. 

Application Due: September 24, 2023

Internship requirements

• Age 18-30 (35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or legal resident 

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Project Description:

Our diversity conservation corps is seeking young adults from underrepresented communities to conserve the  iconic Saguaro Cactus and other native park life in Saguaro National Park. As Corps members, you’ll drive hands-on  projects, preserving the park’s resources for future generations.  

Climate change threatens the park with rising temperatures and drought. Corps members counter this with  conservation actions: removing invasive species, restoring habitats, monitoring Saguaro cacti, and improving  wildlife passages. Through regular data collection, the Diversity Conservation Corps tracks Saguaro growth and  adaptation. They also restore riparian areas and enhance wildlife connectivity by modifying fences. Crew members  will receive training in service work as well as herbicide application and Wilderness First Aid. 

Applicants should be aware of the demanding nature of the work, involving daily hikes with temperatures  potentially exceeding 90-degrees in late October. Being physically fit and ready for strenuous fieldwork under  these conditions is essential. Crew Members will be part of a diverse team of six (6) stationed at Saguaro National  Park.

Qualifications:

• Proven hiking, camping expertise, and passion for physical challenges.
• Strong team collaboration skills.
• Dedicated to both personal and team

EEO Statement:

Environment for the Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.