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

Audubon Florida’s Conservation Leadership Initiative is a co-mentorship program that connects college students to Audubon’s grassroots leaders, conservation projects, and professional development opportunities within the Audubon Florida network. This program aims to bridge the gap between our current Audubon leaders and the next generation of young conservationists. The program also has a large interest in introducing people of underrepresented communities to the Audubon network. Each fall, the program accepts 25 college students, providing learning and networking opportunities throughout the academic year. Each spring, the program hosts a series of additional single-day events across Florida to connect with a broader audience of college students with environmental interests.

The Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) Intern will assist the Chapter Conservation Manager with different aspects of the Audubon CLI program, largely student recruitment and event planning for the spring outreach events. The Intern will work remotely in Florida and will be expected to travel to at least 3 weekend events within the state during their internship.

The internship will provide hands-on experience in event planning, facilitation, environmental outreach, and advancing inclusivity and collaboration in the conservation field. The CLI intern will have the opportunity to learn and gain valuable relationships within the Audubon and environmental networks in Florida, and skills in program development and coordination, leadership development, and communications.

Cover letters describing interest in the role are required, or applications will be considered incomplete.

Length of Internship: 4 months (January through early May)

Location: Remote in Florida

Hours: 15-18

Compensation:

$19.00 / hour

Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives:

During the internship, you will work with program staff to:

• 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.

Internship Benefits:

The internship will provide hands-on experience in event planning, facilitation, environmental outreach, and advancing inclusivity and collaboration in the conservation field. The CLI intern will have the opportunity to learn and gain valuable relationships within the Audubon and environmental networks in Florida, and skills in program development and coordination, leadership development, and communications.

Intern Schedule: Applicants must be at least partially available during standard work hours (9am-5pm ET Monday-Friday).

Projected Start Date/End Date:

Start in January and end in early May. Exact start and end dates are flexible.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Conservation Leadership Initiative alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.