Policy Intern – Vermont

National Audubon Society • Huntington, VT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Audubon Vermont seeks candidates with a background and demonstrated interest in environmental law or policy to serve as a paid intern during the late winter/spring 2027 semester. The intern will help advance environmental policy while learning to apply law, science, and policy to protect birds and their habitats, with guidance from the Executive Director and Conservation Policy Manager. The internship offers administrative and programmatic experience focused on issues facing Vermont and Northern New England. It is overseen by the Youth Conservation Leadership Coordinator in partnership with the Conservation Policy Manager. The intern will work 305 total hours from January through May 2027, approximately 20 hours per week.

The position is classified as hybrid under Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday, plus two additional days each month of their choosing. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Audubon Vermont in Huntington, Vermont. The internship includes a mix of remote and in-person work and pays $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Well organized and able to focus on details.
• Genuine interest in environmental protection and conservation, the National Audubon Society’s mission, and social and environmental justice.
• Reliable transportation.
• Self-starter with a creative, resourceful spirit, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced nonprofit organization.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Received or working toward a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, political science, or conservation science; this is preferred but not required.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.
• Background or demonstrated interest in environmental law or policy.

Responsibilities

• Research environmental law and policy at the state and federal levels, including administrative initiatives, draft regulations, proposed legislation, and federal projects; analyze and summarize findings.
• Develop briefing papers, reports, and comments supporting Audubon Vermont’s positions on public policy proposals.
• Draft factsheets, blogs, webpage content, and other outreach materials supporting Audubon Vermont’s policy campaigns.
• Attend meetings with public officials, environmental leaders, scientists, and volunteers to support Audubon Vermont’s participation and contributions.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $19.00 per hour.
• Experience interacting with professional scientists, educators, and advocates at Audubon, as well as other environmental professionals and leaders in Vermont.
• Opportunity to support one or more policy campaigns in climate mitigation and adaptation, wildlife conservation, public and working lands, and watershed protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed