Conservation Ranching Intern: Field & Outreach

National Audubon Society; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,958,000 - 37,195,000; Part time

Job summary

National Audubon Society is offering an ACR Intern position in Sacramento, CA, designed to provide hands-on experience in bird conservation, rangeland management, and regenerative agriculture. The role focuses on communication, community engagement, and educational outreach, with field site visits and collaboration across programs.

The internship runs October 15, 2026 to March 14, 2027, averaging 20 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule and some travel within California.

Qualifications

• 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 ethic, self-motivation, flexibility, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others.
• Interest in the mission, values, and programs of the National Audubon Society.
• Ability to work independently in an office setting with 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 values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for outreach events and presentations for the ACR Program.
• Increase engagement with Audubon chapters.
• Utilize blogs, social media, and other digital media to communicate Audubon’s ACR message.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders related to the Conservation Ranching Program.
• Coordinate data collection, surveys, and reports with the ACR team.
• Conduct field assignments such as site visits.
• Support other activities as assigned by Audubon staff.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Writing

Independent work

Microsoft Office

GIS

Driver's license

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

National Audubon Society is offering an ACR Intern position in Sacramento, CA, designed to provide hands-on experience in bird conservation, rangeland management, and regenerative agriculture. The role focuses on communication, community engagement, and educational outreach, with field site visits and collaboration across programs.

The internship runs October 15, 2026 to March 14, 2027, averaging 20 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule and some travel within California.