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International Alliances Program Internship

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Washington, D.C., USA
Internship

Audubon’s Wings internship program invites students and recent graduates to help shape a healthy environment and vibrant future for birds – and all of us who share the planet with them.

Expand your Wings with Audubon IAP and learn how:

  • Socioeconomic development with rural communities can support conservation.
  • The role of public/private partnerships in conservation
  • International conservation efforts that support bird conservation and people’s livelihoods
  • Ecotourism as a conservation tool
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Coordinating outreach efforts to the Audubon network for the bird-tourism project
  • Development of materials to help support the initiative.
  • Support the preparing of briefing materials for chapters, funders, government agencies.
  • Organize and participate in calls and meetings to support the initiative.
Educational Background: 
Ideal candidates will be pursuing or have completed an undergraduate degree in environmental, tourism, international studies, or similar degrees
Skills/Experience: 
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Strong and effective communication with an ability to work and collaborate with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures
  • Professional and friendly demeanor
  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Proficiency with MS Office

Other desirable qualities and experience include:

  • Dedication to conservation of the environment

Organization Info

National Audubon Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1972
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Mission: 

Audubon saves birds and their habitats throughout the America using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation.

Audubon operates an extensive network of National conservation programs, 23 state and regional offices, 41 centers, 23 sanctuaries and 463 independent chapters. Our work is a powerful combination of science, on the ground conservation, policy and engagement expertise that strives to protect and restore habitat, and to build the durable public will to implement policies that safeguard birds, other wildlife and the resources that sustain us all-in the U.S. and across the Americas.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 12 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
National Audubon Society
industry: 
Nonprofit