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:
For those interested in environmental education, Audubon Vermont provides college students and recent graduates with a paid internship. At Audubon Vermont we believe Nature can be one of the best teachers and find the balance between being a “teacher out front” and a “guide on the side”. We are looking for an intern who is interested in learning and practicing their skills as an educator in a supportive environment at our Afterschool and Field Trip programs.
Length of Internship: Fall Semester 2026, 305 hours
Location: This position is classified as on-site based at Audubon VT and Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington VT
Hours: 20 hours/week
Compensation:
$19.57 / hour
Additional Job Description
Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives:
During the internship, you will work with the education staff to:
Deliver after-school programing in-line with Audubon Vermont operations for young children outdoors every day.
Create, maintain, and update curriculum, instructional materials, and teaching spaces.
Lead programs for children from diverse backgrounds.
Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Internship Benefits:
Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
Interact with the professional scientists, educators, and advocates at Audubon, as well as other interns and the general public in Vermont.
Gain practical experience teaching elementary students while working directly with GMAC’s team of professional Teacher/Naturalists.
Experience designing lesson plans.
Mentorship from our team of passionate educations.
Students may earn academic credit for their time, in addition to pay, upon discussion with your school advisor and the hiring manager.
Intern Schedule:
Our ideal candidate is available Monday-Thursday afternoons:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 2-5:30;
Wednesday 12-5:30 (1 Wednesday each month the program runs 12:30-3:30);
and Fridays 8-12 (flexible, depending on field trip schedule).
Projected Start Date/End Date:
Fall semester 2026
Qualifications and Experience:
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and
innovation.
Course work that focuses on environmental education, biology, natural history, conservation, or a major in education with an interest in alternative forms of education.
Access to reliable transportation is preferred due to limited public transit options.
Experience and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Desire to teach nature-based programming in an outdoor setting, in all weather.
Interest in connecting people to nature and developing your own natural history, conservation, and nature mentoring skills.
Proven interest in working with children, demonstrated through coursework, volunteering, babysitting, or formal work experience.
Passion for nature and the outdoors.
Previous related experience in outdoor education a plus.
Self-motivated and organized person able to stay on task without direct supervision and to be able to work on multiple projects or education programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.
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Skills Required
- Commitment to Audubon organizational values (care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, innovation).
- Coursework in environmental education, biology, natural history, conservation, or education major with interest in alternative education.
- Ability and desire to teach nature-based programming outdoors in all weather.
- Experience and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven interest in working with children (coursework, volunteering, babysitting, or formal work experience).
- Self-motivated and organized; able to work without direct supervision and manage multiple projects.
- Interest in connecting people to nature and developing natural history, conservation, and mentoring skills.
- Access to reliable transportation due to limited public transit options.
- Previous related experience in outdoor education.
What We Do
The National Audubon Society is a non-profit organization committed to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
