Chaplain Part Time - Fort Morgan, CO - Bilingual Spanish Speaking

Position Summary

Audubon Vermont seeks candidates with a background and demonstrated interest in environmental law or policy to serve as a paid intern for the late winter/spring 2027 semester.

The person in this position will work to advance environmental policy while learning how to apply law, science, and policy for the protection of birds and the places they need to thrive with guidance from our Executive Director and Conservation Policy Manager. The internship is designed to provide a range of administrative and programmatic experiences with a focus on issues facing Vermont and Northern New England.

This position is overseen by our Youth Conservation Leadership Coordinator in partnership with the Conservation Policy Manager. The intern will work a total of 305 hours throughout the position from January through May 2027.

This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon's "Where We Work" Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee's choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of Audubon Vermont in Huntington, VT.

Length of Internship: January 2027 - May 2027

Hours: ~ 20 / week; 305 total hours

Compensation

$19.00 / hour

Essential Functions

• Conduct policy research through the analysis and summary of environmental law and policy at both the state and federal level including administrative initiatives, draft regulations, proposed legislation, and federal projects.
• Develop briefing papers, reports, and comments to support Audubon Vermont's positions on public policy proposals.
• Draft factsheets, blogs, webpage content and other outreach materials to support Audubon Vermont's policy campaigns.
• Attend meetings with public officials, environmental leaders, scientists, and volunteers to support Audubon Vermont's participation and contributions.
• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

Internship Benefits

During this internship, the student will gain valuable experience interacting with the professional scientists, educators, and advocates at Audubon, as well as with other environmental professionals and leaders in Vermont. This internship will contribute to the goals of Audubon Vermont through supporting one or more policy campaigns in one or more of the areas of climate mitigation and adaptation, wildlife conservation, public and working lands, and watershed protection. This internship will include a mix of working environments including remote and in-person.

Qualifications and Experience

• Either received or working towards a bachelor's degree in environmental studies, political science, or conservation science preferred but not required. Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Well organized and an ability to focus on details.
• Genuine interest in environmental protection and conservation, the mission of the National Audubon Society, and social and environmental justice.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Personal Attributes: self-starter with a creative, resourceful spirit; strong work ethic; dedicated and excited about working in a dynamic, fast-paced nonprofit organization; and an appetite for learning and growth.
• Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.