Join the UCAIR team for an engaging summer internship and build your nonprofit skills while advancing our mission for cleaner air!

Applications will remain open until the position is filled. Those submitted by Friday, June 16 will be prioritized.

Position Summary:

UCAIR is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate student to join our team from June to August for a paid summer internship. This hybrid position offers flexibility, requiring 15-20 hours per week, either in our Salt Lake City office or remotely.

As an intern, you will work closely with our Program & Grants Manager, gaining valuable experience and contributing to UCAIR’s mission. All UCAIR staff report to the Executive Director. There may be an opportunity for this role to be extended beyond the summer depending on organizational needs and funding. 

Responsibilities:

• Program & Partner Support:
  • Aid the Program & Grants Manager to administer UCAIR’s programs, including tracking progress, organizing data, communicating with partners, and preparing reports & updates. 
  • Support the program team by scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics as required. 

• Community Engagement
  • Increase UCAIR’s visibility and establish strong community connections by attending relevant meetings and events, and actively engaging with stakeholders. 

• Administrative Tasks:
  • Answer email & phone inquiries from the public and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the preparation of written updates & posts for publication on UCAIR’s blog and LinkedIn page.
  • Support UCAIR’s development of Salesforce CRM platform by maintaining accurate records and streamlined process flows. 

• Grant Support:
  • Conduct research to identify grant opportunities aligned with UCAIR’s mission and programming.
  • Assist the Program & Grants Manager with the grant process by gathering data, collaborating on proposals & reports, and conducting pre-submission reviews.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated interest in air quality and/or completed coursework in relevant fields, such as environmental studies, sustainability studies, and nonprofit management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Comfortable using Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with WordPress, social media platforms, and CRM systems is a plus.
• Spanish language skills are also a plus, but not required.

Time Commitment:

• Availability to commit 15-20 hours per week from the end of June to August. 
• Willingness to attend occasional evening events and/or community meetings. 

Benefits:

• This is a paid position with a rate of $20/hour.
• Hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work remotely or during nontraditional hours. 

Application Process:

To apply for the UCAIR internship, please submit the following documents:

• Resume highlighting relevant education, experience, and transferable skills.
• Brief, 1-page cover letter expressing your interest in the internship and why you believe you would be a valuable addition to UCAIR.

Please email your application materials to info@ucair.org with the subject line “UCAIR Internship Application – [Your Name].”

Applications will remain open until the position is filled. Those submitted by Friday, June 16 will be prioritized.

About UCAIR:

Established in 2012, the Utah Clean Air Partnership, widely known as UCAIR, is a statewide non-partisan, non-governmental 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving air quality in Utah. Our mission is to make it easier for individuals, businesses, and communities to make small changes to collectively improve the air we all breathe. We work to accomplish this mission through three main pillars:

• Education: Encouraging collective change starts with enabling understanding, which is why UCAIR focuses on providing accessible knowledge about Utah’s air quality challenges and simple, everyday solutions that make a collective difference. 
• Partnerships: Through our monthly partner meetings and diverse statewide programs, UCAIR strives to offer spaces for collaboration between all stakeholders interested in advocating for clean air in their communities. 
• Grantmaking: UCAIR awards grant funding each year to innovative projects that seek to measurably reduce emissions across different sectors throughout the state. 

Note: UCAIR is an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.