Utah Organizing Internship

SUWA is seeking a Spring intern to support our Utah Organizer with grassroots outreach and community-building efforts. This is a great opportunity to develop organizing skills, network with other environmental groups, and make a real impact in the conservation movement.

• Represent SUWA at community events, festivals, and conferences.
• Help organize, promote, and carry out events that advance the protection of Utah’s redrock wilderness.
• Educate and engage new community members on wilderness protection

• You enjoy talking with people and are comfortable reaching out by email, phone, and in person.
• You’re organized, reliable, and meet deadlines without needing constant reminders.
• You’re creative, self-driven, and able to manage projects over several months.
• You’re passionate about nature, public lands, cultural heritage, and/or tackling the climate crisis.
• You demonstrate cultural competency and respect for Indigenous traditions and relationships with the land.

• Duration: January 15^th – April 15^th, 2027 (with potential to extend)
• Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week
• Stipend: $800/month $2,400 total for 3 months

This internship is based in the greater Salt Lake City area. Occasional travel within the region may be required for events. Travel costs will be covered or otherwise accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to Mimi Ortega, SUWA Utah Grassroots Organizer, mimi@suwa.org (opens in a new tab). Additional documents will not be reviewed. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered. Application deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026.

Please use the following naming conventions in your application email:
• Email subject: SUWA Spring 2027 Organizing Intern
• Resume attachment: LastNameFirstInital_Resume
• Cover Letter attachment: LastNameFirstInital_CoverLetter

Posted at https://suwa.org/careers/ (opens in a new tab)