Wild Indigo Nature Explorer at National Audubon Society

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.

Location: Chicago, Illinois




Job Description:

Chicago, IL
Part time
JR472

Position Summary
Do you want to work on meaningful and impactful environmental education 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 Wild Indigo Explorer will work with the Milwaukee Wild Indigo Coordinator to implement nature exploration efforts in several of Milwaukee’s parks and youth centers. The goal of the explorers is to teach them the work of the coordinator and allow them to engage with nature in new ways, this time focused on several ideas around environmental advocacy. The Explorers will then take what they have learned to teach others in their communities as they continue to engage with their local natural areas.

This is an onsite role based in the Audubon Great Lakes – State Office – COA Goldin Center, and Havenwoods State Forest Nature Center.

Compensation:


$15.00 / hour


Essential Functions
Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives
During the internship, you will work with the staff to:

  • Learn and assist with weekly lesson plans for programming with JR. Explorers

  • Become familiar with leading programming in local parks.

  • Explore different careers within the conservation field.

  • Learn about and implement stewardship efforts in local parks.

  • Lead exploration of local parks

  • Learn and program around local birds

  • Learn and program around local wetlands

  • Learn and program around local plants

  • Learn about and use digital exploration apps

  • Learn and understand the connection between bird and people

  • Explore the therapeutic components of nature.

  • Collaborate on storytelling and documenting experience.

  • Show commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.


    • Internship Benefits
    Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:

  • Growing skills in research and teaching skills about local natural history (specifically bird identification, plant identification, and waterway identification)

  • Leading and co-leading small groups of youth and adults through seasonal programs

  • Planning and coordinating public activities and events in an outdoor setting

  • Connecting kids with nature through inquiry learning, role-modeling interest, and empathy toward all living things

  • Planning and coordinating public activities and events in an outdoor setting

  • Developing effective community and team building skills (including improved public speaking, general communication, and conflict resolution skills)

  • Building awareness about different career paths within conservation, environmental advocacy, and the many ways they can get involved


    • Qualifications and Experience

  • Must be 14 to 20 years of age, preference for 16 years and above Must be willing to explore nature

  • Must be willing to work with other young people


    • 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.


    Accessibility Statement

    The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.



    The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

    Audubon’s state programs, nature centers, chapters, and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action.

    Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.





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