Environment for the Americas · 1 month ago
Let’s Go Birding Internship - ONSITE - Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (2 positions)
Jackson, MS
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$640/wk - $640/wk
Start in 2026 SpringEnvironment for the Americas seeks to engage young professionals in natural resource careers through the Let's Go Birding Internship Program. The intern will focus on implementing and leading community outreach programs aimed at improving accessibility in birding and bird conservation for individuals with mobility challenges and other disabilities.
Environmental Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Regularly facilitate birding and bird education programs
Review park facilities and programming to identify opportunities for accessible programming
Develop activities tailored to specific accessibility challenges
Establish or build upon bird programs
Coordinate and host World Migratory Bird Day activities
Assist with coordinating activities for at least two (2) accessible birding events to coincide with Juneteenth and Mr. Medgar's 101st birthday in July 2026
Assist with outreach programs at the Jackson Public Library, the Mississippi School for the Deaf and the Blind, and the Jackson Audubon Society birding summer camps
Work with the park's gardener on an “easy plants to grow to attract birds” brochure
Meet deadlines for Environment for the Americas program requirements
Qualification
Required
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Be between the ages of 18 - 30 years or up to 35 years if a veteran
Be willing to undergo a background check upon hiring
Must be available for on-site work
No personal vehicle is required for this position
Passion for wildlife conservation
Interest in birds, conservation, and environmental education and interpretation
Strong commitment to communication and learning
Preferred
Prior experience with training or addressing accessibility challenges is a plus
Knowledge of birds and birding, including the use of binoculars, is desirable
Benefits
Assistance with round-trip travel to the site and the purchase of field supplies
Flexible work arrangements
Necessary accommodations to help you perform your tasks effectively and comfortably.
Company
Environment for the Americas
Environment for the Americas works to connect people to birds and nature through education, outreach, and research.
Founded in 2008
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sonam Detso
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