Gillmor Sanctuary Land Conservation Intern

National Audubon Society

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate for the internship position will support day-to-day duties of the Sr. Land Management Coordinator at Gillmor Sanctuary April 1st through June 30th, 2026. This is a 20 hour per week part-time position, typically occurring Wednesday through Friday of each week with occasional Saturdays. Gillmor Sanctuary is a large tract of saline wetlands and uplands located on the south shore of Great Salt Lake, owned and managed by Audubon Rockies, a regional office of the National Audubon Society. It hosts numerous birds and other wildlife known to inhabit fringing areas of Great Salt Lake. Join us in managing this unique landscape to support its native flora and fauna and learn about the birds and what they need to survive. The Gillmor Sanctuary Land Conservation Intern will assist the Sr. Land Management Coordinator with ongoing restoration activities including but not limited to: invasive weed control and mapping, bird and vegetation monitoring, data entry and report preparation, coordination of volunteer and outreach events. Ideal candidates for this position will have a keen interest in and knowledge of Great Salt Lake bird species, wetland and grassland restoration, and conservation efforts to support native flora and fauna at the sanctuary. This position is specifically designed for the successful candidate to assist the Sr. Land Coordinator in all aspects of a large-scale wetland and grassland restoration project, and related monitoring of the sanctuary. This role is on-site and based out of the Audubon office in Salt Lake City, UT.

Requirements

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Enrollment in or completion of a Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology, conservation biology, environmental science, botany, natural resources, or 1 year of related experience.
• Willingness to learn about and conduct land and/or wetland restoration tasks.
• Willingness to learn about and perform herbicide application.
• Familiarity with invasive weed species that threaten wetlands of Great Salt Lake.
• Familiarity with identification of common birds found in the Salt Lake Valley.
• Familiarity and experience with driving trucks on dirt roads, operating and maintaining heavy tools, operating an ATV / side by side.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for operating Audubon vehicles (Toyota Tacoma, Pioneer 1000 side by side) used to access site and carry equipment.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodation
• Ability to work safely outdoors for most of the day in excessive heat or cold temperatures.
• Ability to work safely with heavy tools and other equipment around other people.
• Tolerance of challenging working conditions (freezing temperatures, wet conditions, sun exposure, biting insects, mud, and water, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GIS applications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with restoration project tasks such as seeding, seed collection, planting, vegetation removal, earth work, irrigation
• Assist with mapping and photographing success of planted areas and extent of invasive vegetation in treated areas
• Assist with spot herbicide treatment of invasive plant outbreaks using sprayers, brushes, etc.
• Assist with mowing stands of phragmites using a brush-cutter
• Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance
• Assist in avian monitoring efforts within restoration project areas (water bird surveys, point counts, nest surveys, etc.)
• Help with data management, data entry, and quality control
• Help communicate and coordinate with volunteers during events at the sanctuary

Benefits

• Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following: wetland and upland restoration skills in a sensitive habitat landscape of Great Salt Lake, ecological needs of shorebirds and other birds of Great Salt Lake, monitoring and management techniques of a large-scale restoration project, data management skills, outreach and communication skills, how to work collaboratively within a team and represent a large conservation organization in a professional manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED