University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center
300-Hour Position (18 Contractual Pay Periods/ 36 Weeks)
$4,680 Annual Living Allowance/$260 per Contractual Pay Period (Before Taxes)
Term of Service: 9/13/2026 to 5/23/2027

Overview of Position:
The U of A Water Resources Research Center is seeking an AmeriCorps Volunteer with interest and experience related to water and/or environmental topics to assist with the Center’s outreach programs. We are particularly interested in applicants with strong writing skills. Applicants are encouraged to visit the WRRC website for more information on WRRC programs and activities.

The Water Resources Research Center works to tackle key water policy and management issues, empower informed decision-making, and enrich understanding through engagement, education, and applied research. Outreach and communications are a central part of our programs. We are seeking a motivated service AmeriCorps Volunteer who wishes to contribute to sharing information about water management, policy, use, and research with a wide range of audiences. Outreach strategies include but are not limited to a weekly newsletter, webinars, special events, an annual conference, and the production and dissemination of water factsheets.

Program Location: Water Resources Research Center, 350 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

AmeriCorps Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
• Draft weekly e-news digest (Weekly Wave) stories
• Learn Weekly Wave style guidelines and respond to editorial reviews from other team AmeriCorps Volunteers
• Assist with publicity and preparation for events, including webinars and annual conference
• Support communications staff with a range of outreach and communications activities

Service Area(s): Education, Environment, Community Outreach, Community and Economic Development, Tribal

Minimum Qualifications & Skill Requirements:
• Writing/Editing
• Communications
• Computers/Technology
• Education
• Environment
• Teamwork
• Applicants must meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements for age, citizenship, etc.

Program Benefits:
• AmeriCorps Volunteer Living Allowance
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service term
• Professional development training

Terms:
• The AmeriCorps Volunteer will average between 6.5–10.5 hours per week.

For additional information regarding this AmeriCorps position, please contact: Jessie Hampton
Water Resources Research Center
350 N Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
520-621-9571
jessiehampton@arizona.edu

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Celeste Burrell, 602-827-8253. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.