City of Douglas Economic Revitalization Program*

Douglas is a community of 16,000 on the Arizona/Mexico border across from Agua Prieta. Numerous community and economic development projects have provided opportunities for research, team projects and summer internships, including: Douglas Business Incubator Center/PPEP, Happy Times Children's Center, Just Trade Center/Just Coffee, Pirtleville Community Action Network, Sharing Our Borders, and the Border Philanthropy Project.

Pima Association of Governments

177 N. Church Ave., Suite 405, Tucson, AZ 85701
Metropolitan planning organization for Tucson/Pima County, supporting decision-makers through information and collaboration.

Town of Marana

13251 N. Lon Adams Rd.,
Marana, AZ 85653
Capital Improvements planning and grant implementation.

Tucson Urban League

2305 South Park Avenue,
Tucson, AZ 85713

Assists in the achievement of social and economic equality through advocacy, race relations, research, program services and technical assistance to empower neighborhoods. Interns would work on issues related to Empowerment Zone for Greater Tucson on work related to job growth, economic development and affordable housing. Charter school.

Yuma County Department of Development Services

http://www.yumachamber.org/
Rapidly growing community. Peace Corps returnee supervisor. Located west of Tucson near the California border. Summer internship or telecommute.