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National Audubon Society · 1 day ago

Government Affairs Intern

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$19/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Government Affairs intern will support the team by creating outreach materials, conducting research, and assisting with various office tasks to advance key policy priorities.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Create and design outreach materials, such as factsheets, to educate key decision-makers and other stakeholders about our policy priorities

Provide research assistance as needed to support government affairs work, including researching decision makers, attending briefings and hearings, or reviewing proposed legislation

Help with office tasks including assembling briefing folders, preparing mailings, and helping with various tasks for off-site events

Qualification

Political sciencePublic policyExcelPowerPointMicrosoft WordInDesign/CanvaGIS understandingSpanish proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Strong oral and written communication skills; well organized

Strong work ethic with exceptional organizational skills and an eye for details

Genuine interest in conservation, the mission of the National Audubon Society, and social and environmental justice

Adaptable and versatile; able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred (a focus in political science, public policy, climate change, environmental studies, social sciences, communications and/or social change a bonus)

Experience with InDesign/Canva or other creative software a bonus

Have speaking proficiency in Spanish or another language other than English is a bonus

Understanding of GIS or other mapping software is a bonus

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