Job Post Information* : Posted Date 4 weeks ago(2/23/2024 4:20 PM)

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.

North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds – and our planet – are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.

Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.

Texas Leaders in Conservation (TLC) Interns will focus on gaining the skills necessary to lead small groups of students through conservation education summer camp programs as well as gain experience protecting and restoring delicate habitats. Audubon Texas’ Leaders in Conservation Internship is a challenging, enriching experience for anyone considering environmental education or conservation careers.

This position is on-site at the Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas TX 75217.

Compensation:

$15.00 / hour

Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives
Under the guidance of the Academics Program Manager at the Trinity River Audubon Center, the TLC intern will complete the objectives of the internship including, but not limited to conservation project organization and implementation; delivering of public, school, or camp education programs; and designing and launching at least one social media campaign. They will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the setup and implementation of the Texas Leaders in Conservation overnight camp.
• Assist with teaching environmental education programs during summer hours.
• Assist in providing a welcoming environment to all guests, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Work collaboratively with academic staff to ensure excellence and maintain continuous improvement in programming.
• Be positive role models and facilitators for the participants of all programming.

Internship Benefits
As a result of this experience, interns will sharpen their conservation education skills and gain knowledge of local natural history and conservation through engaging campers in various age and ability-appropriate lessons, games, crafts, and activities.

Intern Schedule
This is a short-term internship. Texas Leaders in Conservation Interns must be able to commit to 8 weeks, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 am to 4:30 pm each day.

• Must have an interest in conservation and a strong desire to experience and learn about conservation-focused programming outdoors.
• Must have completed 12th grade for the 2023-2024 school year. Current college students who have previously participated in the TLC program are encouraged to apply.

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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