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Internships and Careers

As the regional office of the National Audubon Society, covering Arizona and New Mexico, Audubon Southwest works to ensure the region's full diversity of birds and people thrivethrough wise use and protection of our water resources, by restoring and securing bird habitats on working lands, and by implementing measures to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate. We achieve success through a unique blend of science, education, on-the-ground conservation delivery, and policy advocacy that has made Audubon a conservation leader in the Southwest.

Job positions open on an individual basis, while internship opportunities open seasonally. We welcome you to volunteer with us if there are no open positions you're interested in.

Open positions at Audubon Southwest 

All applicants must apply via the icims website for National Audubon Society. Applications and resumes sent to the Southwest office will not be considered.

Arizona Water Policy Fellowship

Audubon Southwest is hiring a Water Policy Fellow to advance Audubon's policy work on water management in Arizona, including Colorado River, groundwater, and water quality issues and how they impact birds and people.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated graduate student or a junior or senior undergraduate student at a university or community college majoring in public policy, sustainability, environmental studies, or a related field. We are looking for someone who is driven by a passion for environmental policy and enjoys research, writing, asking questions, and collaborating with others.
 
Apply here. 

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The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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