Outdoor Education Intern - Paid, Mentorship, Field Programs

National Audubon Society, Inc. (C3); Vermont; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic credit

Job summary

National Audubon Society, Inc. (C3) in Vermont offers a paid internship focused on environmental education for students and recent graduates.

The on-site role is based at Audubon VT and Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, VT, for Spring Semester 2027 (305 hours), at 20 hours per week with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour. The internship emphasizes delivering after-school programming, developing curricula, leading diverse groups of children, and upholding safety.

Qualifications

• Coursework focuses on environmental education, biology, natural history, conservation, or a major in education with an interest in alternative forms of education.
• Access to reliable transportation is preferred due to limited public transit options.
• Experience and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Desire to teach nature-based programming in an outdoor setting, in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver after-school programming in-line with Audubon Vermont operations for young children outdoors every day.
• Create, maintain, and update curriculum, instructional materials, and teaching spaces.
• Lead programs for children from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Skills

Environmental education

Biology

Natural history

Diversity & inclusion

Outdoor education

Education

Coursework in environmental education / biology / natural history / conservation / education

Tools

Curriculum design

Job description

National Audubon Society, Inc. (C3) in Vermont offers a paid internship focused on environmental education for students and recent graduates.

The on-site role is based at Audubon VT and Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, VT, for Spring Semester 2027 (305 hours), at 20 hours per week with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour. The internship emphasizes delivering after-school programming, developing curricula, leading diverse groups of children, and upholding safety.