Intern, Community Conservation Programs

National Audubon Society • Savannah, NY

23h • $19 - $19 • 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. Position Summary: The Intern, Community Conservation Programs position will assist staff with bird conservation, habitat enhancement, and conservation science activities and events at Montezuma Audubon Center (MAC), and the Montezuma Wetlands Complex. The role includes engaging community groups, working with volunteers, enhancing various habitats, assisting staff with conservation science projects, and education programs. Most of the activities take place either at the MAC, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation areas, and US Fish and Wildlife Service properties, and reach a range of ages from two to adult. Strong candidates will take a thoughtful approach to bird conservation and public empowerment. While the focus is on the MAC’s conservation projects, the Intern, Community Conservation Programs also provides help with MAC management including animal care, staffing the front desk, and greeting visitors. Length of Internship : 10 weeks Hours: 35 hours/week This position is classified as on-site at Montezuma Center in Savannah, NY Compensation: $19.00 / hour Additional Job Description Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives: During the internship, you will work with Montezuma Audubon Center staff to: Implement community-based conservation programs at priority sites in and near Montezuma Center that engage new and diverse audiences and improve habitat. Assist staff with stewardship programs, partnerships, and projects; work with Center staff and Community Partners to incorporate Audubon priority content into programs and develop tools and resources appropriate for the region. Conduct community science and conservation action projects and other monitoring of sites in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex that adds to the data and ecological knowledge of the sites. Assist staff with coordination and communication with school groups, habitat restoration and center volunteers, and agency partners. Care for exhibit collections; perform live animal care, acquire, create, and maintain educational artifacts, equipment, and supplies. Duties may include researching, maintaining, and storing such equipment and supplies. Internship Benefits: Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following: Interact with the professional staff at Audubon and other partner agencies in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and beyond. Gain experience using various conservation data collection aids and hand tools. Gain experience teaching and mentoring students from preschool through high school and supporting volunteers. Experience planning, implementing, and maintaining conservation projects on public lands. Gain experience in bird identification and understanding of habitat specific ecology and conservation.

Requirements

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Montezuma Audubon Center, as public transit access to the center is limited.
• Interest in working with groups of children, adults, and families.
• Interest in nature and the outdoors.
• Interest in connecting people to nature and developing your own conservation skills.
• Proficient in basic office administration tasks.
• Self-motivated and organized to be able to take on multiple projects at once.
• Ability to traverse trails on uneven terrain in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Implement community-based conservation programs at priority sites in and near Montezuma Center that engage new and diverse audiences and improve habitat.
• Assist staff with stewardship programs, partnerships, and projects; work with Center staff and Community Partners to incorporate Audubon priority content into programs and develop tools and resources appropriate for the region.
• Conduct community science and conservation action projects and other monitoring of sites in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex that adds to the data and ecological knowledge of the sites.
• Assist staff with coordination and communication with school groups, habitat restoration and center volunteers, and agency partners.
• Care for exhibit collections; perform live animal care, acquire, create, and maintain educational artifacts, equipment, and supplies. Duties may include researching, maintaining, and storing such equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
• Interact with the professional staff at Audubon and other partner agencies in the Montezuma Wetlands Complex and beyond.
• Gain experience using various conservation data collection aids and hand tools.
• Gain experience teaching and mentoring students from preschool through high school and supporting volunteers.
• Experience planning, implementing, and maintaining conservation projects on public lands.
• Gain experience in bird identification and understanding of habitat specific ecology and conservation.

What This Job Offers

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