National Audubon Society · 1 day ago
Bird Conservation Intern
Harleyville, SC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19/hr - $19/hrThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Bird Conservation Intern will engage in fieldwork related to bird conservation, assisting with habitat management, monitoring, and various research projects while gaining valuable experience in the environmental sector.
EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day field work for Project PROTHO, which includes the banding and monitoring of Prothonotary Warblers at different field sites in South Carolina
Work with the Master Bander to conduct the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) banding station at the Beidler Forest Audubon Center
Assist in banding Painted Buntings and other species at the bird feeder stations at the Beidler Forest Audubon Center, Dewees Island, and other field locations
Assist Coastal Staff with Coastal Shorebird monitoring, surveys, and stewardship
Participate in bird-friendly forestry programs and habitat management work with Audubon’s land management team
Assist in many aspects of Audubon South Carolina’s work with MOTUS towers including installation and annual maintenance checks
Engage in public programs, both live and virtual, as needed
Support visitor engagement and operations at Beidler Forest as directed during center visitation hours
Provide data entry as directed by supervisor
Contribute to Audubon communications, including writing blog posts for the Beidler Forest e-newsletter as well as posts for social media channels and special engagement projects
Complete a special independent project, including presentation to staff at the conclusion of the internship, to promote Audubon South Carolina’s mission and goals
Additional duties as assigned
Maintains and fosters culture of safety
Qualification
Required
Working toward or completed a science-focused degree or lived experience
Experience with or willingness to be trained in field techniques for studying birds, including handling, banding and surveying birds; interest in avian ecology is a plus but not required
Excellent work ethic, a team-focused attitude, and the ability to work well in the field and with others, including staff and volunteers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong organizational and communication skills, willingness to learn and collaborate with coworkers and partners in a respectful manner
Valid driver's license required in order to commute for field work. Using an Audubon vehicle for offsite travel and transport equipment
Must be willing to work outdoors in varying South Carolina field conditions
Able to adapt to various field and work conditions to complete tasks while under deadline
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
Preferred
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued
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
2025-09-23
Maryland Daily Record
2025-04-28
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