Arizona Water Policy Fellow - Part-time

pbPosition Summary:/b/ppAudubon Southwest is the regional office of the National Audubon Society in Arizona and New Mexico. We are currently seeking a two-semester (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026) Water Policy Fellow to advance Audubon’s policy work on water management within Arizona. The primary focus of the Water Policy Fellow will be on Colorado River, groundwater, and water quality issues and how they impact birds and people in Arizona./pp/ppThis position is part-time (20 hours per week) and primarily remote, reporting to the Arizona Policy Manager. There is the opportunity for at least monthly in-person meetings in Phoenix at the Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85040 to collaborate with the policy team. The ideal candidate will be a curious, self-motivated graduate student or upper level (junior or senior) undergraduate student at a university or community college majoring in public policy, sustainability, environmental studies, or a related field. The ideal candidate enjoys research, writing, asking questions, and collaborating with others. They will have a passion for environmental policy and be skilled at verbal and written communications./pp/ppspanCompensation:/span/pp$19.00 / hour/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bAdditional Job Description/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divpbEssential Functions:/b/ppPolicy Research/pullipAs directed by the Arizona Policy Manager, research specific issues related to the Colorado River, groundwater, and water quality issues and how they impact birds and people in Arizona./p/lilipDraft written materials including fact sheets, blogs, white papers and briefings on specific issues related to the Colorado River, groundwater, and water quality issues and how they impact birds and people in Arizona./p/lilipIn collaboration with the Arizona Policy Manager, track and analyze Arizona water management issues by attending meetings, webinars, and conducting independent research./p/li/ulp/ppOutreach/pullipCollaborate with the Audubon Southwest communications team to draft issue-specific information, blogs, and social media content./p/lilipCollaborate with Audubon policy team staff to host events with the community and elected officials to disseminate updates on water issues in Arizona./p/lilipIn coordination with the Arizona Policy Manager, collaborate with key state and national non-governmental organizations and state agencies to advance Audubon’s water policy agenda./p/lilipCollaborate with colleagues all around the state./p/li/ulp/ppFellows Schedule/ppThis is a seasonal, fellowship position remote or hybrid, but the candidate needs to be physically located in Arizona./pp/ppProjected Start Date: August 15, 2025/pp/ppProjected term of employment: August 2025 through June 2026./pp/ppbQualifications and Experience:/b/pullipCommitment to a just and equitable approach to conservation and natural resource management./p/lilipWorking knowledge of policies related to water management, water quality, fish and wildlife habitat highly desired./p/lilipEnrollment at an accredited college (including community college) or university required./p/lilipStrong written and verbal communication skills./p/lilipExcellent research skills and an interest in translating complex information into an engaging, accessible, and inclusive format./p/lilipSkilled use of Microsoft Office Suite products, Zoom, and basic database management are preferred to compile, organize, analyze, and interpret water resource management data. Experience with ArcGIS Online preferred./p/lilipAbility to work independently and within a team setting is essential./p/lilipAbility to stay on task and meet deadlines while working remotely is essential./p/lilipAbility and willingness to travel to team meetings and/or events in the Phoenix-metropolitan region (mileage, lodging, and meals associated with required work travel will be reimbursed)./p/li/uldivdivdivp/p/div/div/divpbEEO Statement/b/ppWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates./pp/ppbAccessibility Statement/b/ppThe National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact a href="mailto:Accommodations#64;audubon.org" target="_blank"Accommodations#64;audubon.org/a. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications./p