Program Openings
Below are our openings in each of our program locations. If you do not see an opening or wish to work somewhere else in a specific program, please contact us for more information about positions we may have available.
For NAU staff, students, and faculty that are looking for volunteer opportunities in the Flagstaff area, there are local organizations offering opportunities to serve outside of our national service programs.
| Position Title | Site | Location | Position Description | AmeriCorps Program | Preferred Start Date - Position Timeline | Position Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition and Gardening Internship | University of Arizona Coconino Extension | Flagstaff | Assist The University of Arizona Coconino County Cooperative Extension faculty and staff in providing informal educational programs focused on health and wellbeing throughout the community. | PHA | 2/1/2026 | 14 Weeks |
| Family Health Coach - Diné Household Water Survey | Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Shiprock | Assisting with daily research operations, including participant recruitment and data collection. They will engage with community members and research staff to obtain informed consent, conduct surveys, and ensure accurate data entry and timely follow-up. | PHA | ASAP | 46 Weeks |
| Health Coach - Diné Household Water Survey and Paws-itive Change Dog Project | Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Fort Defiance | Assisting with community engagement, participant outreach, informed consent, data collection (surveys and interviews), and maintaining accurate records. This role offers the member an opportunity to contribute to improving water access and promoting positive relationships between the Diné People and dogs. | PHA | ASAP | 46 Weeks |
| Research Assistant - Infectious Disease Prevention | Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Whiteriver | Support community-based public health research focused on infectious disease prevention. They will engage with eligible individuals to discuss research study opportunities, clearly explaining study goals, procedures, risks, and benefits. | PHA | ASAP | 50 Weeks |
| Research Assistant - Infectious Disease Prevention | Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Shiprock | Support community-based public health research focused on infectious disease prevention. They will engage with eligible individuals to discuss research study opportunities, clearly explaining study goals, procedures, risks, and benefits. | PHA | ASAP | 50 Weeks |
| Research Assistant - Infectious Disease Prevention | Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Chinle | Support community-based public health research focused on infectious disease prevention. They will engage with eligible individuals to discuss research study opportunities, clearly explaining study goals, procedures, risks, and benefits. | PHA | ASAP | 50 Weeks |
| Research Assistant - Infectious Disease Prevention | Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Gallup | Support community-based public health research focused on infectious disease prevention. They will engage with eligible individuals to discuss research study opportunities, clearly explaining study goals, procedures, risks, and benefits. | PHA | ASAP | 50 Weeks |
| Research Assistant - Infectious Disease Prevention | Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Fort Defiance | Support community-based public health research focused on infectious disease prevention. They will engage with eligible individuals to discuss research study opportunities, clearly explaining study goals, procedures, risks, and benefits. | PHA | ASAP | 50 Weeks |
| River Friendly Living Program Assistant | Friends of the Verde River | Cottonwood | Develop educational materials for a broad range of constituents and lead participation in community outreach events, including tabling at local events, mixers, and other networking events. | ELC | ASAP | 28 Weeks |
| Restoration Program Assistant | Friends of the Verde River | Cottonwood | Support riparian invasive management, erosion reduction, water quality monitoring and wildlife corridor projects. This position would specifically support the community science efforts related to these projects. | ELC | ASAP | 28 Weeks |
| Program Analyst/Public Outreach Assistant | Friends of the Verde River | Cottonwood | Conduct programmatic analysis on youth education, community science, habitat restoration, and water conservation. Conduct outreach to stakeholders in the Verde Watershed to gather information on stakeholder understanding of watershed issues, expectations for action, and feedback. | ELC | ASAP | 28 Weeks |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Friends of the Verde River | Cottonwood | The Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing Friends of the Verde River’s mission by recruiting, organizing, and supporting volunteers who help protect and restore the Verde River and its watershed. | ELC | 1/5/2026 | 30 Weeks |
| Nursery Technician | Tucson Clean and Beautiful | Tucson | We are seeking a self-motivated individual interested in learning how to propagate desert trees, transplant them to larger pots, ID Tree seedlings at various stages, work on irrigation for the grow-out grounds, and keep pots and surrounding areas clean of weeds. | ELC | 11/10/25 - 7/31/26 | 38 Weeks |
| Flag Monuments Area Facilitator | Flagstaff Area National Monuments | Flagstaff | This position will provide work similar to a GS04 Park Guide: provide excellent customer service at park visitor centers; provide informal interpretation while roving trails and assisting with environmental education in vistor centers; create engaging social media content; and assist biologists and/or archeologists with field work and data collection. | ELC | 2/16/26 - 5/24/26 | 14 Weeks |
| Flag Monuments Area Coordinator | Flagstaff Area National Monuments | Flagstaff | This position will provide work similar to a GS04 Park Guide: provide excellent customer service at park visitor centers; provide informal interpretation while roving trails and assisting with environmental education in vistor centers; create engaging social media content; and assist biologists and/or archeologists with field work and data collection. | ELC | 5/1/26 - 7/31/26 | 14 Weeks |
| Youth Empowerment and Workforce Development AmeriCorps Member | Tynkertopia | Flagstaff | Support Tynkertopia’s mission by engaging teens and young adults in hands-on STEAM learning experiences that build confidence, creativity, and career-ready skills. The member will guide participants, assist with classes and workshops, and help connect youth to educational and workforce pathways. | CSRI | 1/12/2026 | 30 Weeks |
| City of Flagstaff Outreach Coordinator | City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office | Flagstaff | The member will help the Sustainability Office reach community members to improve engagement, volunteer recruitment, and participation in services. The member will develop and coordinate best practices to reach a broader group of residents, to achieve the goal of stronger connections and a stronger community. | ELC | 1/12/2026 | 30 Weeks |
| Coordinated Entry Support Specialist | Catholic Charities Community Services | Mohave County | The member will assist with intake, data entry, and referrals to improve access and reduce barriers to housing resources. This role strengthens community collaboration and enhances service coordination within the local Continuum of Care. | PHA | 1/12/2026 | 18 Weeks |
| Coordinated Entry Support Specialist | Catholic Charities Community Services | Yavapai County | The member will assist with intake, data entry, and referrals to improve access and reduce barriers to housing resources. This role strengthens community collaboration and enhances service coordination within the local Continuum of Care. | PHA | 1/12/2026 | 18 Weeks |
| Coordinated Entry Support Specialist | Catholic Charities Community Services | Coconino County | The member will assist with intake, data entry, and referrals to improve access and reduce barriers to housing resources. This role strengthens community collaboration and enhances service coordination within the local Continuum of Care. | PHA | 1/12/2026 | 18 Weeks |