Education Intern

National Audubon Society • Huntington, VT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization focused on protecting birds and the habitats they need. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere and has more than 900 staff and 2.65 million supporters across 11 countries and all 50 U.S. states.

Audubon Vermont offers this paid internship for college students and recent graduates interested in environmental education. The intern will learn and practice education skills in a supportive environment, working with the Afterschool and Field Trip programs. The position is on-site at Audubon VT and the Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont. The internship is 305 hours during the Spring Semester 2027, at 20 hours per week, with compensation of $19.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate is available Monday through Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings, with schedule flexibility depending on the field-trip schedule. The projected dates are January 11, 2027, through May 3, 2027.

Requirements

• Coursework focused on environmental education, biology, natural history, or conservation, or an education major with an interest in alternative forms of education.
• Experience and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Desire to teach nature-based programming outdoors in all weather.
• Interest in connecting people to nature and developing natural history, conservation, and nature-mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated interest in working with children through coursework, volunteering, babysitting, or formal work experience.
• Passion for nature and the outdoors.
• Ability to stay on task without direct supervision, manage multiple projects or education programs, and work in a self-motivated and organized manner.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Reliable transportation, preferred because of limited public transit options.
• Previous related experience in outdoor education.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outdoor after-school programming for young children in accordance with Audubon Vermont operations.
• Create, maintain, and update curriculum, instructional materials, and teaching spaces.
• Lead programs for children from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $19.00 per hour.
• Practical experience teaching elementary students with the Green Mountain Audubon Center’s professional Teacher/Naturalists.
• Experience designing lesson plans.
• Mentorship from a team of educators.
• Opportunity to interact with Audubon scientists, educators, advocates, other interns, and the general public in Vermont.
• Students may earn academic credit for their time, subject to discussion with their school advisor and the hiring manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed