Description
Location: Remote (40)
Part time
Requisition ID: JR895
About Audubon
The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
Position Summary:
Do you want to work on meaningful and impactful environmental programs? Are you looking for an internship that makes a difference in conservation? If this sounds exciting, the National Audubon Society's internship may be great for you.
The Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) Intern will have an excellent opportunity to gain experience in bird conservation on private land. The ACR Intern will learn about bird conservation on working lands, rangeland management, and the regenerative agriculture industry with opportunities to gain experience in outreach and community engagement. The intern will have opportunities to help produce habitat management plans and other technical work products, conduct assignments in the field (i.e., visit project sites), participate in marketing and public outreach events, and collaborate with other professionals in the conservation field.
This internship is a temporary role and is paid at a rate of $20.00 per hour, scheduled for twenty hours per week. The ACR Intern will work with the California ACR team on various aspects of the ACR Program, including assisting in rangeland conservation and management activities, attending outreach events, and producing educational materials with the mission of improving rangeland bird habitat in California. The intern will be supervised by the ACR California Program Manager and will interact with programmatic staff at Audubon.
This position is remote within the State of California with occasional travel throughout CA, though a preference will be made for people in Central or Southern CA.
Compensation:
$20.00 / hour
Essential Functions:
Assist Conservation Ranching Program staff in the development of Habitat Management Plans for ranches enrolled in the program.
Attend meetings with stakeholders related to the Conservation Ranching Program.
Work with the ACR team to coordinate data collection, surveys, and reports.
Assist in expanding the reach of the ACR program by fostering a diverse audience and building inclusive partnerships with a dedicated emphasis on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging values.
Conduct assignments in the field (i.e. site visits).
Collaborate with colleagues across California including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.
Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
Other activities as assigned.
Internship Benefits
Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
Bird conservation on working lands
Rangeland management
Conservation planning
Regenerative agriculture
Community engagement
Intern Schedule
The programs occur during regular working hours day from 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with occasional events on weekends.
Qualifications and Experience:
Completion of college-level coursework in agriculture, conservation, ecology, biology, or natural resources management.
Writing experience is preferred.
Confident in leading a group, initiating activities, working independently, and teaching collaboratively.
Comfortable with public speaking to small or large groups.
Strong work ethics, self-motivation, flexibility, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others.
Positive attitude and commitment to environmental stewardship.
Interest in the mission, values, and programs of the National Audubon Society.
Ability to work independently in an office setting with the potential for outside work in variable conditions and rugged terrain.
Experience with basic Microsoft computer programs.
Experience with GIS and ESRI products preferred
A current driver's license or state-issued ID; reliable transportation is preferred.
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.
Accessibility Statement
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The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon's state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon's vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.
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