What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Intern position at National Audubon Society, Inc.?
Job Description:
Position Summary:
Audubon Vermont seeks candidates with a background and demonstrated interest in environmental law or policy to serve as a paid intern for the 2024-2025 school year. The person in this position will work to advance environmental policy while learning how to apply science and policy to protect birds and the places they need to thrive. The internship is designed to provide a range of administrative and programmatic experiences with a focus on conservation issues facing Vermont and the northeast. This position is overseen by the Interim Executive Director The intern will work a total of 610 hours throughout the school year. The intern can plan on working 16-20 hours per week.
Compensation:
$16.00 / hour
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions:
The policy intern will gain valuable experience interacting with the professional scientists, educators, and advocates at Audubon, as well as with other environmental professionals and leaders in Vermont. This internship will contribute to the goals of Audubon Vermont through supporting one or more policy campaigns in one or more of the areas of climate mitigation and adaptation, wildlife conservation, public and working lands, and watershed protection. This internship will include a mix of working environments including remote and in-person.
Categories of tasks and projects may include the following:
Conduct research through the analysis and summary of environmental law and policy at both the state and federal level including administrative initiatives, draft regulations, proposed legislation, and federal projects.
Develop briefing papers, reports, and comments to support Audubon Vermont’s positions on public policy proposals.
Draft factsheets, blogs, webpage content and other outreach materials to support Audubon Vermont’s policy campaigns.
Attend meetings with public officials, environmental leaders, scientists, and volunteers to support Audubon Vermont’s participation and contributions.
Qualifications and Experience:
Personal Attributes:
Self-starter with a creative, resourceful spirit.
Strong work ethic.
Dedicated and excited about working in a dynamic, fast-paced nonprofit organization.
Appetite for learning and growth.
Primary Qualifications:
Either received or working towards a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, political science, or conservation science preferred but not required. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Well organized and an ability to focus on details.
Genuine interest in environmental protection and conservation, the mission of the National Audubon Society, and social and environmental justice.
Must have reliable transportation.
Experience or strong knowledge of and/or interest in environmental issues and conservation strongly preferred.
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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