Urban Tree Conservation Intern — Community Outreach

Audubon; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon New Orleans is seeking an Urban Conservation Intern to develop and deliver an urban tree planting, conservation, and restoration program in New Orleans and other urban centers in Southern Louisiana. You will engage community groups, work with volunteers, plant trees, assist staff with conservation science projects, and report progress on a tree planting grant with the City of NOLA.

This on-site internship emphasizes education, engagement, and hands-on habitat work.

Qualifications

• Completion of college coursework in relevant areas of conservation, forestry, bird biology, natural resources, or related fields or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Strong interest in conservation, biology, and related areas.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hands-on habitat restoration work, maintaining and planting native trees and plants at various restoration sites to promote biodiversity, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship.
• Assist in collecting ecological data via community science programs, such as iNaturalist and eBird.
• Support outreach programs as needed by tabling at local community fairs.
• If able, attend weekly staff meetings and monthly Audubon Delta Meetings.
• Work with contractors, community organizations, volunteers, and landowners towards removal of invasives, thinning, and planting native trees and plants.
• Engage with volunteers and community organizations to educate communities on prescribed native tree plantings and planting techniques, as well as monitor planting success to improve shade quality and reduce heat islands across NOLA and other urban landscapes.
• Conduct community education and demonstration workshops around tree planting and care to improve public awareness on benefits of native trees in the urban landscape.
• Work with the team to contribute to project reporting, budget management, procurement, and communication products as necessary.
• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Outdoor work ability

Education

College coursework in conservation

College coursework in forestry

College coursework in biology

Tools

iNaturalist

eBird

Job description

Audubon New Orleans is seeking an Urban Conservation Intern to develop and deliver an urban tree planting, conservation, and restoration program in New Orleans and other urban centers in Southern Louisiana. You will engage community groups, work with volunteers, plant trees, assist staff with conservation science projects, and report progress on a tree planting grant with the City of NOLA.

This on-site internship emphasizes education, engagement, and hands-on habitat work.