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National Audubon Society · 2 weeks ago

Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) Intern

Audubon, FL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$19/hr - $19/hr

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) Intern will assist with student recruitment and event planning for outreach events, gaining hands-on experience in environmental outreach and program coordination.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Build relationships with contacts at colleges and universities across the State of Florida for CLI event recruitment, with a focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs)

Assist with the planning of spring outreach events, including booking venues, organizing guest speakers, and developing event learning and networking activities

Develop and facilitate, with the guidance of the Chapters Conservation Manager, a monthly online learning series for the 2025-26 CLI students

Other duties as needed and assigned

Qualification

Event planningEnvironmental outreachLeadership developmentProgram developmentInclusivityInterest in environmental issuesCollaborationCommunicationSelf-starter

Required

Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation

Coursework in an environmental field or related

An interest in environmental issues, birds, and wildlife

A self-starter, one who is motivated, able to work both independently and with a team

Preferred

Experience planning events is preferred

Experience working with or leading college groups or clubs is preferred

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued

Conservation Leadership Initiative alumni are strongly encouraged to apply

Benefits

Hands-on experience in event planning, facilitation, environmental outreach, and advancing inclusivity and collaboration in the conservation field

Valuable relationships within the Audubon and environmental networks in Florida

Skills in program development and coordination, leadership development, and communications

Company

National Audubon Society

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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