Women in Conservation Program Intern- New York, NY

Organization: Audubon

Job Title: Program Intern

Location: New York, NY

Hours and Compensation: 30 hrs/wk, paid, 6 months

Application Deadline: Feb 1st

Posted on: Jan 25th

Organization Overview

Now in its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon’s mission is engaging people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action. By mobilizing and aligning its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local level. What defines Audubon’s unique value is a powerful grassroots network of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 43 Audubon Centers, Important Bird Area Programs in 46 states, and 700 staff across the country. Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Description

Audubon is looking for a 6 month Program Intern. This paid position will be based at Audubon’s national headquarters in their beautiful Platinum LEED Certified “green” offices in New York City. The intern will work directly with Audubon’s development staff on the Women in Conservation Program and the organization’s prestigious Rachel Carson Award. Additionally the intern will be working with Award Council Founding Chair, Allison Rockefeller, in her midtown offices near Rockefeller Center.

The Internship will:

• Introduce you to the environmental non-profit world, National Audubon Society and the concept and developments of its Women in Conservation Program.
• Allow you to work alongside Audubon staff and other key players and individuals that are invested in the mission and success of the Program.
• Tailor projects and duties in order to showcase your individual strengths, talents and interests.
• Include projects in the areas of Non-Profit Project Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Design Work, Press and Publications, and Website Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for the Women in Conservation website which serves as an educational and resource tool connecting women across the country with environmental and conservation efforts.
• Providing event support for the Annual Awards Council Meeting, Awards Council Site Visits and assist with planning for Women in Conservation’s Rachel Carson Award Spring Luncheon.
• Providing support for the Annual Awards Council Conservation Tour,
• Conduct media outreach by enhancing press releases, press kits and social networking presence.
• Assistance with the development, planning, and marketing of new initiatives in the Women in Conservation Program including Women in Conservation Volunteer Days and our first Annual Spring Student Panel.
• Active participation in all Women in Conservation Meetings.

Qualifications/Skills

We are looking for candidates with strong verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills who can bring a positive and enthusiastic approach to all tasks. The ideal candidate would be able to tackle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, be a self starter and be comfortable working independently.

How to Apply

To apply, visit https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1254/job ASAP.

Applicants must submit a cover letter.