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Water Resource and Land Management Internship Program

Hosting a Water Resource and Land Management Intern:

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona is seeking Tribal nations and organizations, state and federal agencies, as well as water or land management NGOs, non-profit organizations, and for-profit companies located within a Colorado River Basin state (www.naturalresourcespolicy.org/images/col-river-basin/map-tribes-crb.jpg) who are working on tribal water and land management efforts to host a college student for either 10-week summer internships or 30-week academic year internships. Entities with the ability to supervise and mentor students in these areas are encouraged to apply.

The interns will be highly motivated undergraduate or graduate students majoring in water and land management or related careers from various colleges and universities nationwide. ITEP provides each student intern with a stipend, and housing and travel allowances for interns that relocate (summer only). The host site provides a workplace and supervision for the intern. Some internships may be virtual or hybrid. You are welcome to submit applications for both virtual projects and in-person projects.

The projects MUST focus on addressing water or integrated water and land management and policy issues relevant to tribal communities in one of the 9 Colorado River basin states in the US.

Application Process:
If you are interested in hosting an internship, please submit an online application.
You may submit more than one application if you have multiple projects that you would like considered.

Deadlines:
Summer 2026 Host Site Application Window is October 1st through November 21st.
Apply now! - Online Application

Information Sessions:
Session 1:
Monday, October 13th 11:00 am (MST)
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Meeting ID: 839 2584 2672
Password: 485664

Session 2:
Tuesday, October 21st 12:00 pm (MST)
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Session 3:
Wednesday, October 29th 2:00 pm (MST)
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Password: 046028

Session 4:
Friday, November 14th 9:00 am (MST)
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Password: 452877

Project requirements:

• The projects MUST focus on addressing water or integrated water and land management and policy issues relevant to tribal communities in one of the 9 Colorado River basin states in the US.
• Project should be beyond general secretarial/clerical support but feasible, relative to intern's qualifications and time requirements.
• Project must have an identifiable supervisor/mentor that is on location and committed to the interns' professional development. Optional - The internship can be virtual, with a supervisor/mentor that is available daily. The mentor will also need to provide the intern with orientation and guidance to the new area and culture.
• Sufficient space, facilities and resources to support the project (designated workspace, computer, phone, Internet access)
• Project must contribute to an on-going program of sponsoring organization.

Please submit an Application to Host an Intern, outlining ALL of the following:

• Type of project on which the student will be working, and how it relates to water or integrated water and land management and policy issues relevant to tribal communities in one of the 9 Colorado River basin states in the US.
• Specific activities in which the student will be involved (i.e. technical, field work, legislative, meetings, travel, policies, conferences).
• Special skills required/desired for your project.
• Names and titles of immediate supervisor and mentor(s).
• Location of sponsoring office.
• General internship experience information (ie. Local attractions, public transportation options, what kind of weather to expect, etc.)

Selection of the host sites is based on the following criteria:

• Project has a clear water or integrated water and land management and policy issues.
• There is a meaningful project with clear and relevant project goals.
• Project application is clear and well written.
• Project gives student experience that will develop marketable skills.
• There is enough work outlined for the 10 weeks (summer) or 30 weeks (Academic year).
• The project creates natural setting in which mentoring could occur.
• Host site staff are willing to help identify housing (summer only).

This internship program is funded by the generosity of the Catena Foundation, Mighty Arrow Family Foundation, Resolution Copper, and SRP.

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