The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center is offering a paid summer internship to an enrolled U of A student to assist the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) in updating information on its resources webpages about and from Arizona’s water agencies and associations. This internship will expose the student to key state and regional water agencies, organizations, and associations, and the work will assist the public in understanding their roles and the information they share. It is made possible by the generosity of David Wegner, in support of the WRRC and its goal of mentoring students interested in careers in water resources.
The student will be selected through an application process open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The WRRC has experience in hosting summer interns, and the internship can lead to a longer-term engagement.
Requirements: The applicant must be a currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate student at the University of Arizona who will continue to be enrolled in the Fall 2026 semester.
The position requires excellent research and writing skills and the ability to convey information clearly and effectively in online formats; good time management skills; and some familiarity with water resources issues in Arizona. Graphic design experience is a plus.
The intern will work approximately 160 hours flexibly scheduled over the summer, between approximately May 25 and August 21, 2026, for a stipend of $3,000. The intern is encouraged to work at the WRRC offices in Tucson, but remote applicants will be considered.
To Apply:
Complete and submit the application form online, along with a writing sample and letter of recommendation. If preferred, letters of recommendation may be emailed directly to Jamie McEvoy at jmcevoy@arizona.edu.
The writing sample may be on any topic; however, it should not be a technical report. It should avoid jargon and be understandable by general readers. The sample should be less than 1,000 words and should be submitted in PDF. Applicants are encouraged to look at the pages under the current Resources tab on the WRRC website at https://wrrc.arizona.edu/.
The letter of recommendation should come from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s research and communication skills.
Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday March 9, 2026.
Please direct any questions to jmcevoy@arizona.edu.