National Audubon Society · 20 hours ago
Eco-Leadership Corps Intern
Greenwich, CT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19/hr - $19/hrThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Eco-Leadership Corps is an eight-week paid internship for students interested in conservation, providing hands-on experience in land stewardship, youth engagement, and professional development.
EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Support the design and complete a land stewardship project that improves bird habitat, restores native ecosystems, or enhances public access to sanctuary lands
Create and present a capstone project
Present on a capstone project and overview of the internship at a community-wide event
Participate in weekly professional development sessions focused on conservation careers, environmental justice, leadership, public speaking, and college readiness
Partner/Collaborate/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
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Current high school or college students with coursework completed in biology, conservation, environmental education, community leadership, or related field
No prior experience required — curiosity, reliability, and willingness to learn are essential
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
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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