PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, Sun Corridor Legacy Program (SCLP)
Who we are
The Sonoran Institute inspires and enables community decisions and public policies that respect the land and people of western
North America. Facing rapid change, Western communities recognize and value the importance of protecting their natural and
cultural assets. The Sonoran Institute offers tools, training and sound information for managing growth and change and
encourages collaboration, civil dialogue and big-picture thinking to create practical solutions.
General Overview
This full time regular Program Associate position provides GIS and planning support for a wide range of projects
and activities in the Sun Corridor program. This position will involve research, data analysis, product development,
and presentations associated with projects and program activities. On occasion, field work will be required, which
may include monitoring environmental indicators, site visits, photography trips, and interviewing members of the
public, among other tasks. The Program Associate will collaborate in a team-oriented work environment and will
be expected to work under limited direct supervision on tasks assigned.
Key Responsibilities
The Sun Corridor Legacy Program focuses on addressing a variety of complex challenges that surround the mega
region that includes the cities of Tucson, Phoenix, and Prescott. As the largest and fastest growing populated area
in the Intermountain West, the Sun Corridor presents opportunity for the Sonoran Institute to discover new ideas
that will bridge sustainability, economic growth, and the unique culture of the region.
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Program Support: will carry out research, data analysis, field work, product development, and programrelated presentations, including the preparation of written reports describing this work and its findings.
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Stakeholder & Community Engagement: will provide support to the program with regard to stakeholders
and community leaders, which may involve data collection, process facilitation, and public presentations.
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Development & Communication: w will assist the Program Director in the preparation of proposals,
reports, and other collateral materials to potential and current program sponsors, as well as
communications materials designed to promote the program to technical and general audiences.
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Program Management: The Program Associate will collaborate with program and budget managers to
develop and implement project schedules that meet objectives for cost and time factors.
QUALIFICATIONS
 A Master’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Architecture,
Sustainability, Political Science, or Environmental Sciences; or similar, with at least three years relevant
work experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree with five or more year’s work experience required.
 Professionals with skills including writing, public speaking, GIS, Microsoft Office
 Comfort with being primarily self-motivated
 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) proficient
What We Offer
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes: employee only medical 100% paid, dental base plan
100% paid, employer paid life and LTD, flexible spending account, retirement plan with employer match, paid holidays, paid
time off (20 days first year), and also voluntary vision, STD, and life insurance.
To Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity with Sonoran Institute, please send your cover letter, resume, writing sample such as
college research paper and a one page letter explaining why you are interested in the Sonoran Institute to Human Resources
www.careers@sonoraninstitute.org