National Audubon Society · 11 hours ago
Community Conservation Fellow
Tiburon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22.80/hr - $22.80/hr
1+ years expThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Community Conservation Fellowship aims to engage diverse communities in conservation solutions, focusing on hands-on habitat restoration, community stewardship, and environmental advocacy over an eight-month period.
EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Willingness to obtain FAA Part 107, Remote Pilot Certificate
Comfortable with long hours in the field in adverse weather and on difficult terrain
Help with restoration activities around the Center and nearby project sites
Assist and lead programming of daily center and community-based activities
Maintain garden tools and other equipment
Create social media posts and videos demonstrating conservation activities and climate resiliency
Assist with curriculum development for the Audubon Youth Leaders (AYL) program
Assist with curriculum development for environmental education for ages 4-7 during Audubon Adventure Summer Camp
Be a representative of Audubon when dealing with visitors and program attendees
Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts
Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities
Maintains and fosters culture of safety
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Interest or experience in community engagement, native plants, habitat restoration, and/or climate resiliency. Interest in birds a plus
Basic knowledge of ecology and identification of common local birds, primarily waterbirds and shorebirds
Interest or experience in environmental education, interpretation, or outreach
Desire to engage with others, with an emphasis on young people, about conservation and the natural world
Willingness to spend periods of time outside in varied weather conditions
Possess the necessary communication and motivational skills to lead small groups
Experience/ability in teaching or working with diverse audiences
Strong research and writing skills
Strong oral communication skills
Strong work ethic with exceptional organizational skills and an eye for details
Minimum of one year of relevant job or volunteer experience in outreach, organizing, communication, education, or conservation. Or a current student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a focus on or interest in environmental, climate change, marine or coastal, administrative, and/or land use law, or other relevant topics
Adaptable and versatile; able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Word
Access to a vehicle or a valid driver's license will expand field work opportunities
Preferred
Willingness to obtain FAA Part 107, Remote Pilot Certificate
Comfortable with long hours in the field in adverse weather and on difficult terrain
Benefits
On-site housing at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary
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.
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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