Habitat Restoration Intern

National Audubon Society•Winters, CA

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. This paid 6-month internship will run from approximately November to May. This internship is a temporary role and is paid at a rate of $20 - $21 per hour, scheduled for twenty hours per week. The Restoration Intern would conduct various restoration-related activities, centered on reaching long-term goals outlined in the Audubon Conservation Ranching Program Habitat Management Plan for Bobcat Ranch. Goals include but are not limited to increasing riparian vegetation in key areas to benefit bird focal species and reducing non-native invasive species grazing and other weed control methods. Restoration projects will contribute to Bobcat Ranch’s ability to serve as a demonstration site under Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Program, showcasing resilient and regenerative conservation ranching methods. The intern will gain technical restoration skills; an understanding of basic ranch management; increased understanding of rangeland and fire ecology; and outreach, engagement and volunteer management experience. The position will be supervised by the Bobcat Ranch Manager and will interact with programmatic staff on the Conservation Ranching Program and Working Lands team. This position is located at Audubon’s Bobcat Ranch in Winters, CA with some travel to Audubon’s Sacramento office and occasionally throughout Northern CA. Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 / hour

Requirements

Must possess excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and the ability to multi-task.
Experience working with volunteers or other members of the public.
Interest in the mission, values, and programs of the National Audubon Society.
Demonstrated coursework or career path in botany, ecology, conservation, land management or related field.
Ability to work outside in variable conditions and in rugged terrain and lift at least 50lbs.
Self-directed, hard worker.
3+ years of undergraduate coursework.
A current driver’s license or state-issued ID; reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working outside in land management or restoration, preferred.
Experience operating basic machinery (mower, weed-whacker, power tools, etc.) and 4WD, preferred.
Undergraduate senior or post/graduate student preferred.
Experience with basic Microsoft computer programs: ArcGIS preferred.