National Audubon Society · 2 days ago
Intern, Forest Conservation
Huntington, VT
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$19/hr - $19/hrThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. Audubon Vermont is seeking a Forest Conservation Intern to assist with various forest-bird conservation projects, including outreach to landowners and foresters, monitoring bird species, and supporting conservation programs.
EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Assist with landowner and forester outreach, communications, and delivery of private lands assessments and resource management guidance to private landowners and/or their consulting forester. This includes communications and scheduling site visits with landowners and foresters, interacting 1:1 with landowners and foresters, collecting habitat information during site visits, and writing follow-up reports for landowners and foresters
Conduct bird monitoring at Foresters for the Birds demonstration sites
Participate in outreach activities, which may include bird walks, workshops and special events
Draft articles, factsheets, blogs, webpages and social media content and other outreach materials to support Audubon Vermont’s conservation programs
Attend meetings with public officials, environmental leaders, scientists and volunteers to support Audubon Vermont’s participation and contributions
Opportunities to participate in other Audubon Vermont conservation projects including the Green Mountain Audubon Center MAPS bird banding station, Common Tern Recovery Project, and Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle monitoring
Assist with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently earned a bachelor's or higher degree in conservation, forestry, ecology, natural resources, environmental studies, or a related field
This position is best suited for those that take initiative and have a strong ability to stay on task and work independently, including operating in remote situations
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and robust oral and written communication skills
Dedicated and excited about working in a dynamic, fast-paced nonprofit organization
Appetite for learning and growth
Aspire for a career in forest conservation
Familiarity with or willingness to learn about the management of New England forests, including silvicultural systems
Commitment to the full spectrum of forest management strategies, from passive conservation to active management, including sustainable timber harvest
Experience with or willingness to learn natural resource inventory techniques
Basic identification skills of Vermont's birds (by sight and sound), trees, and shrub species, including non-native plants
Familiarity with or willingness to learn ArcGIS for mapping and spatial analysis
Strong interest in environmental conservation, education, and the mission of the National Audubon Society, including social and environmental justice
Ability to work safely and independently in challenging outdoor conditions (e.g., bugs, rain, mud, steep or uneven terrain) and hike several miles in a day
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to four or more hours round trip to field sites
Company
National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
Founded in 1905
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2022-04-12Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Carbone
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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