The University of Arizona is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide hands-on experiences related to soil health, wildlife biology, environmental engineering, and more. 

Students that identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ+) and are interested in science can now explore new paid internships made possible through this new NRCS and UA cooperative agreement.  

As part of the internship, students will spend time assisting NRCS field office staff in providing conservation planning and technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, other types of landowners, and local government officials. Student interns will learn about natural resource management strategies as our technical specialists recommend ways to conserve soil, improve water quality and quantity, manage nutrients, protect, and enhance wildlife habitat, and help improve the producer’s operation.   

Apply by January 28 for summer 2022 internships. The program promotes diversity and features a win-win goal: future NRCS employees positioned for success.