Community Conservation Fellow

National Audubon Society•Tiburon, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization working to protect birds and the places they need across the Western Hemisphere. Audubon has 800 staff and more than 1.9 million supporters. Audubon California is seeking two Community Conservation Fellows to build lasting relationships between local communities and Audubon and engage diverse communities in conservation solutions for birds, nature, and people. Fellows will work on-site at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary in the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to conservation and outreach at the Center and through the San Francisco Bay Program. The fellowship runs from January 2027 through September 2027 and is 40 hours per week. Fellows should live in the San Francisco Bay Area or agree to on-site housing at the Center. With mentorship from Audubon staff, Fellows will receive training and develop skills in habitat restoration, leadership, community stewardship, and advocacy. They will work with youth and community groups, help build student leaders and land stewards, co-design outdoor community events and projects for diverse, multigenerational audiences, and participate in restoration field workdays and surveying and monitoring at field sites. The successful candidate is culturally competent, organized, responsible, an excellent communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team, enthusiastic about the outdoors, and willing to learn, teach, and share with community groups.

Requirements

Interest or experience in community engagement, native plants, habitat restoration, and/or climate resiliency.
Basic knowledge of ecology and identification of common local birds, primarily waterbirds and shorebirds.
Interest or experience in environmental education, interpretation, or outreach.
Desire to engage others, especially young people, about conservation and the natural world.
Willingness to spend periods of time outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Communication and motivational skills to lead small groups.
Experience or ability in teaching or working with diverse audiences.
Strong research and writing skills.
Strong oral communication skills.
Strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, and attention to detail.
At least one year of relevant job or volunteer experience in outreach, organizing, communication, education, or conservation; alternatively, current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program focused on or interested in environmental, climate change, marine or coastal, administrative, and/or land use law, or another relevant topic.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Word.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Must be a San Francisco Bay Area resident or agree to on-site housing at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary.
Willingness to obtain an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
Access to a vehicle or a valid driver’s license expands field work opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Interest in birds.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Access to a vehicle or a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Help with restoration activities around the Center and at nearby project sites.
Assist with and lead daily Center and community-based programming.
Maintain garden tools and other equipment.
Create social media posts and videos demonstrating conservation activities and climate resiliency.
Assist with curriculum development for the Audubon Youth Leaders program.
Assist with environmental education curriculum development for children ages 4–7 during Audubon Adventure Summer Camp.
Represent Audubon when interacting with visitors and program attendees.
Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.
Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
Participate in restoration field workdays and learn surveying and monitoring techniques at field sites.
Co-design outdoor community events and projects with Audubon staff for diverse, multigenerational audiences.