GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

2026 Summer Internships -

(3) BOATING SAFETY, (1) WL VIEWING & (1) LICENSING

Job Location:

Address:  5000 W Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona

Posting Details:

Hiring hourly rate: $16.50 

Grade: 4

Closing Date: 02/26/2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers paid internship opportunities to current students, graduate and undergraduate. Recent (within the past year) graduates are also eligible to apply. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining hands-on practical work experience while working with a diverse group of professionals in the fields of wildlife science, biological science, wildlife management, and many other professions within the Department.

Student interns are hired on a temporary basis and paid an hourly rate of $16.50. Interns are not benefit eligible and work at the discretion of the appointing authority. Interns may be employed through their approved assignment or the department determines that the work is no longer required. Assignments are typically full-time unless indicated by the hiring supervisor.

Job Duties:

Opportunities available are listed below. Specify which internship (or all) that you are interested in when applying.

(3) BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION INTERN (40 hours/WK)
Join the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Boating Safety Education Program and help promote safe, responsible recreation on Arizona’s waterways. This field-focused role supports powerboating, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding safety education across the state, including the Phoenix metro area. You’ll work directly with the public through classroom instruction, on-water demonstrations, and outreach events designed to increase awareness of boating and paddlesport safety.

This is a field-intensive position, with 65-85% of time spent in the field, requiring travel and weekend work. The position is based at the AZGFD Headquarters in Phoenix (5000 W Carefree Hwy). Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, typically with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. This is a temporary position running from May 18, 2026, through September 11, 2026.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy outdoor work, public education, and making a positive impact on water safety across Arizona

(1) WILDLIFE VIEWING PROGRAM INTERN (20-29 hours/WK)
Description of Duties: The Wildlife Viewing Intern will assist the Wildlife Viewing team with the delivery of in-person wildlife viewing public events, and may assist in the planning and research of wildlife based content for workshops and webinars. Additionally, the intern will assist with the delivery of wildlife viewing programming. Most duties will be done in an outdoor, in-person, public-facing capacity. Intern should have a passion for wildlife education and conservation. The individual should posses