Engagement & Communications Intern

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. 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.

About the role

Audubon seeks an Engagement & Communications Intern to provide critical capacity in digital communications, data-base management, and statewide chapter support. The internship is a paid semester-long opportunity designed to give students and early-career professionals hands-on nonprofit experience while contributing to conservation capacity-building in Texas. The intern will support 19 Audubon-affiliated chapters across Texas through technology advances, resource hubs, social media, and other collaborative efforts to grow and mobilize a broader, more diverse network of people who care about birds and their habitats.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance digital libraries and shared resource platforms for Audubon chapters.
• Create toolkits, templates, and guides to support chapter operations, communications, and fundraising.
• Assist with website updates and social media content creation for Audubon and affiliated chapters.
• Help coordinate chapter engagement activities, such as quarterly check-ins, training webinars, and the in-person gathering in September in Austin, Texas.
• Collect and synthesize feedback from chapters to assess needs and strengthen support systems.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including shadowing Audubon program staff or visiting Audubon centers.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Interest in nonprofit management, communications, environmental science, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfort navigating digital tools such as Google Workspace, Canva, Mailchimp, or similar platforms.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and engage with constructive feedback.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Schedule

• Length of Internship: 10–15 weeks.
• Location: Remote Texas; opportunities for hybrid work in Texas.
• Hours: 15 hours per week anticipated.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, working hours between 8am–5pm, flexible schedule available.
• Projected Start Date: Aligned with fall and spring academic semesters (estimated start date September 1).

Pay

$20.00 – $22.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Gain practical nonprofit and conservation management experience.
• Learn about statewide conservation priorities and community-based engagement.
• Build skills in communications, knowledge management, and digital tools.
• Connect with conservation professionals through Audubon’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Conservation (TLC) program and chapter network.
• Explore career pathways in conservation by engaging with staff across Audubon centers and programs.