Listos Intern

Student Intermediate Level

Pay: $20.00 hourly;
Campus:
Taos;
Department:
Taos Branch;

Employment Type:

Student Employment;
Status:
Non-Exempt;
Background Check

Required:

No;
For Best Consideration Date: 5/4/2026

The LISTOS Intern is a student employment position that provides experiential learning opportunities in natural resource management and related disciplines. Students will be placed with approved internship hosts to support ongoing projects and gain professional experience aligned with academic and career pathways.

• Must be enrolled as a student at UNM-Taos (or approved partner institution)
• Must be an active participant in the LISTOS program
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours during the summer term (tuition supported by the LISTOS grant)
• Must meet all University student employment eligibility requirements

• Coursework or interest in natural resource management, biology, environmental science, or related fields
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work in outdoor and/or field-based environments
• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the Fall semester

• Assisting with fieldwork such as data collection, monitoring, and resource management activities
• Supporting administrative or technical tasks, including data entry and reporting
• Participating in training and professional development activities
• Communicating and collaborating with supervisors and team members
• Adhering to safety guidelines, policies, and procedures of the host organization

Work may be performed in office and/or outdoor environments. Positions may require physical activity, exposure to variable weather conditions, and travel to field locations, depending on assignment.

Student employees will receive direct supervision from the assigned internship host, with programmatic oversight provided by the LISTOS Program.

• Continued eligibility is contingent upon active participation in the LISTOS program
• Must maintain enrollment in required summer coursework
• Employment is temporary and based on program funding and host availability
• Position may extend beyond the summer term based on host work availability and continued participation in the LISTOS program at UNM-Taos

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.