Conservation Ranching (ACR) Intern

Audubon; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is offering an internship in the California ACR program to gain hands-on experience in bird conservation on private land and community outreach. The intern will work with the California ACR team on communications, data collection, event coordination, and public outreach while learning rangeland management and regenerative agriculture concepts.

The position is hybrid with frequent travel to the Sacramento office and occasional travel across California.

Qualifications

• Completion of college-level coursework in communications, agriculture, conservation, ecology, or natural resources management.
• Writing experience is preferred.
• Comfortable with public speaking to small or large groups.
• Experience with GIS preferred.
• A current driver’s license or state-issued ID; reliable transportation is preferred.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for outreach events and presentations on 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.
• Coordinate data collection, surveys, and reports.
• Conduct site visits and field assignments.
• Other activities as assigned by Audubon staff.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Writing

Independent work

GIS

MS Office

Education

College coursework in communications, agriculture, conservation, ecology, or natural resources management

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

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

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.

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.

This position is Hybrid with frequent travel to Audubon’s Sacramento office and occasional travel throughout CA.

• Length of Assignment: October 15, 2026 - March 14, 2027
• Hours: 20 hours/week. The programs occur during regular working hours day from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with occasional events on weekends.

Compensation:

$23.68 / hour

Additional Job Description

Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives

During the internship, you will work with the ACR staff to:

• 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.
• Conduct assignments in the field (i.e., site visits).
• Other activities as assigned by Audubon Staff.
• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Internship Benefits

Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:

• Communications and marketing
• Community engagement
• Bird conservation on private land
• Rangeland management
• Regenerative agriculture

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

EEO Statement

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