Conservation Ranching Intern

About the position Do you want to work on meaningful and impactful environmental programs? Are you looking for an internship that makes a difference in conservation? If this sounds exciting, the National Audubon Society’s internship may be great for you. The Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) Intern will have an excellent opportunity to gain experience in bird conservation on private land. The ACR Intern will learn about communication, marketing skills, community engagement, and gain an understanding of essential bird conservation, rangeland management, and the regenerative agriculture industry. The intern will help produce planning, environmental, and other technical work products, conduct assignments in the field (i.e., visit project sites) , participate in marketing and public outreach events, and collaborate with other professionals. The intern will also have the opportunity to gain skills in practical teaching, curriculum development, and various educational pedagogies. This internship is a temporary role and is paid at a rate of \$21.00 per hour, scheduled for twenty hours per week. The ACR Intern will work with the California ACR team on various aspects of the ACR Program, including communications, data collection, coordinating events, and the possibility of assisting in rangeland conservation and management activities. The intern will be supervised by the ACR California Program Director and will interact with programmatic staff at Audubon. Length of Internship : April 1, 2026 and projected end date is September 2026 Hours: 20 hours per week This position is Hybrid with frequent travel to Audubon’s Sacramento office and occasional travel throughout CA. Compensation: \$21.00 / hour

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate logistics for outreach events and presentations on various topics related to the ACR Program.
• Increase engagement with Audubon chapters.
• Utilize blogs, social media, and other digital media to communicate Audubon’s ACR message to partners and community members.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders related to the Conservation Ranching Program.
• Work with the ACR team to coordinate data collection, surveys, and reports.
• Assist in expanding the reach of the ACR program by fostering a diverse audience and building inclusive partnerships with a dedicated emphasis on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging values.
• Conduct assignments in the field (i.e. site visits).
• Other activities as assigned by Audubon Staff.

Requirements

• Completion of college-level coursework in communications, agriculture, conservation, ecology, or natural resources management.
• Writing experience is preferred.
• Confident in leading a group, initiating activities, working independently, and teaching collaboratively.
• Comfortable with public speaking to small or large groups.
• Strong work ethics, self-motivation, flexibility, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others.
• Positive attitude and commitment to environmental stewardship.
• Interest in the mission, values, and programs of the National Audubon Society.
• Ability to work independently in an office setting with the potential for outside work in variable conditions and rugged terrain.
• Experience with basic Microsoft computer programs.
• Experience with GIS preferred
• A current driver’s license or state-issued ID; reliable transportation is preferred.

Benefits

• Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
• Communications and marketing
• Community engagement
• Bird conservation on private land
• Rangeland management
• Regenerative agriculture