Communication

WaterWRLD (Water as a platform for Workforce Readiness and Leadership Development) provides University of Arizona students with real-world work experience and community engagement opportunities, all while earning school credit and a paid stipend. Interns work directly with WMG staff, docents, volunteers, and partners on community-based conservation and environmental justice projects. The WaterWRLD internship program seeks talented people of all backgrounds - we value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities

Interns will:

• Increase understanding of community-based conservation and river restoration opportunities for the Santa Cruz River Watershed, as well as engaging on urban ecology and environmental justice issues.
• Build relationships with WMG and other local environmental professionals, and work closely with one or more WMG staff mentors. 
• Develop leadership, community outreach, and environmental education skills and experience.
• Complete 150 hours of internship work per semester, which averages to about 10 hours per week. 
• Join weekly experiential education workshops on Friday afternoons in the fall from 3 - 5 p.m., learning alongside other interns and docents.
• All internships are paid, look at the position description to see compensation details. 

Name of Opportunity: Law Matters Radio Show

Location: 3222 S Richey St, Tucson, AZ. 85713, and various locations near U of A

Goals: Coordinate a broader listener base, produce show content, and assist with event planning, blog, and YouTube development.

Position Description: Production and Promotion

Qualifications: Interest in communications and public relations, Criminal Justice or Law

Timeline (45 to 50 hours minimum): 15 hours research a show schedule, 10 hours event development, 5 hours writing promos/commercial - LawMatters1030.org, 5 hours developing your own show (monitor YouTube, iTunes, Google Play), 10 hours interview questions, 5 hours identifying future shows

Reports to: Sherry Harrison and Board of Directors

Relationships: Law enforcement, local authors and attorneys, politicians, social media, fundraising event to be held throughout the year.

Training: On-the-job training

Development Opportunities: Develop public speaking, event planning, report writing, show production, outline and host your own radio show, community outreach, professional and leadership skills.

Presidents Volunteer Award: All volunteer efforts in a 12-month period are applied to earning this award.

Agency Contact: Sherry Harrison, Phone: 520.310.9900, Email: Sherry@LawMatters1030.org