Eco-Leadership Corps Teacher Naturalist
About The Position
Each summer, the Greenwich Audubon Center hires a Teacher Naturalist to support the implementation of the Eco-Leadership Corps, a paid summer internship program for next generation youth interested in conservation, environmental education, and leadership development. The Eco-Leadership Corps Teacher Naturalist works closely with Audubon staff to mentor interns, support hands-on conservation, a unique conservation based project, and help guide interns through a meaningful land stewardship project and final capstone presentation. This role serves as a key liaison between interns and full-time staff while modeling inclusive leadership, outdoor skills, and professional behavior.
Requirements
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
- College student currently enrolled in ecology conservation, environmental education, or related field of study.
- Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Experience working with high school–aged and early college youth in education, camp, or mentorship settings
- Comfortable facilitating outdoor learning and stewardship work
- Ability to motivate, support, and model leadership for youth participants
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Good communicator and team player with a great attention to detail
- Knowledge of local ecology and natural history
- Must be able to commit to the entire period of work
- Must have current immunizations/medical forms
- Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license for driving between sanctuary locations.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and First Aid certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Support and mentor Eco-Leadership Corps interns throughout the summer program
- Assist interns as they explore local ecology and participate in hands-on land stewardship projects in collaboration with the Land Steward and Camp Director
- Provide positive and constructive feedback to interns on project work, teamwork, and professional growth
- Participate in and support professional development sessions for interns, including conservation careers, leadership skills, and public speaking
- Act as a communication bridge between Eco-Leadership Corps interns and full-time Greenwich Audubon staff
- Partner/Collaborate/Assist with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
- Guide interns through research, reflection, and presentation development
- Support rehearsal and public presentation skills
- Compile program materials, including: A record of intern-supported activities Weekly summaries highlighting successes and areas for improvement An overview of the land stewardship project and outcomes
- Attend half of a week-long staff training focused on working with youth in camp and internship settings
- Maintain the safety and well-being of all youth participants
- Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
- Co-lead a land stewardship project benefiting bird habitat or sanctuary access
- Comfortably work outdoors for extended periods (up to 5 hours/day) in varying weather conditions
- Ability to maneuver with up to 50 lbs and navigate uneven terrain
- Lead hikes and outdoor activities while teaching high school students about local ecology
- Support interns in preparing and delivering a final capstone presentation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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