Environmental Education Intern

About:

Audubon The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.

Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come.

Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary The

Education:

internship is a paid internship designed to provide a range of administrative and programmatic

experience:

s with a focus on environmental

education:

The intern will work on some or all of the following programs: Field trips and outreach programs comprise the core of our

education:

programs during the school year. We work with local schools, day camps, and community organizations to provide seasonal outdoor

education:

to their members and students. Vacation Camps: Audubon Vermont hosts up to 12 days (9am-3pm) of day camps during school breaks to kids from our local communities. Campers explore, investigate, and discover in our forests, ponds, rivers, wetlands, and fields. The intern will work at camps as their schedules allow, assisting staff with everything from lesson planning to teaching.

Recurring Programs: We see the same cohort of children through recurring

education:

programs every day during our Afterschool Program with the local elementary schools. We also host our own programs for preschoolers and elementary students on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and the 2nd Thursday of every month.

Public Programs:

We offer:

programs on various seasonal topics throughout the year for audiences of all ages. Depending on their schedule, our

Education:

Intern will have the

opportunity:

to host their own program or work with our AmeriCorps members or staff on community science programs, adult

education:

programs, and programs for kids. Length of Internship: 13 Weeks (spring semester 2026) Location: Audubon VT and Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington VT Hours: 15

Compensation:

$19.00 / hour Additional Job

Description:

Essential Functions: Intern

Responsibilities:

and Learning Objectives: During the internship, you will work with the

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staff to: Deliver programing in-line with Audubon Vermont operations for young children and adults.

• Create, maintain, and update curriculum, instructional materials, and teaching spaces.
• Lead programs for people from diverse backgrounds and with lived

experience:

s different from your own. Internship

Benefits:

Interns will gain

experience:

and knowledge in the following: Interact with the professional scientists, educators, and advocates at Audubon, as well as other interns and the general public in Vermont. Gain practical

experience:

teaching students from preschool through high school and engaging adult audiences while working directly with GMAC’s team of professional Teacher/Naturalists.

Experience:

• designing lesson plans.
• Mentorship from our team of passionate

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s. Students may earn academic credit for their time, in addition to pay, upon discussion with the

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• manager.

Intern Schedule: We are looking for an intern that can work 15 hours per week for 13 weeks. The intern must be available during the school day Monday-Friday, ideally in the mornings between 8-1pm to accommodate field trips and/or afternoons 1:30-5:30pm for afterschool. We are flexible on which days and will work with the candidate on a schedule.

Projected Start Date/End Date: February 9, 2026, and projected end date is May 8, 2026.

Qualifications:

and

Experience:

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation. Course work that focuses on conservation, environmental

education:

, biology, natural history, or a major in

education:

with an interest in alternative forms of

education:

Reliable transportation to Audubon Vermont is preferred as the nearest bus stop is 10 miles away.

Experience:

and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Desire to teach nature-based programming in an outdoor setting, in all weather. Interest in connecting people to nature and developing your own natural history, conservation, and nature mentoring

skills:

Students currently enrolled in college program. Proven interest in working with children, demonstrated through coursework, volunteering, babysitting, or formal work

experience:

Passion for nature and the outdoors. Previous related

experience:

in outdoor

education:

a plus. Self-motivated and organized person able to stay on task without direct supervision and to be able to work on multiple projects or

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programs. EEO Statement We are an equal

opportunity:

employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. Accessibility Statement The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users.

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire

about:

the status of applications. The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.

Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come.

Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.