Knowledge Tools & 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. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. 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. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. 

Position Summary

The Audubon Texas office is partnering with the Audubon Foundation of Texas, a local non-profit supporting Audubon Chapters, to hire a Knowledge Tools & Communications Intern.  The intern shall work to provide critical capacity in digital communications, knowledge management, and statewide chapter support.
 
The internship is a paid semester long internship designed to give students and early-career professionals hands-on nonprofit experience while contributing to conservation capacity-building across Texas. Audubon Foundation of Texas has been supporting Texas chapters by funding conservation programs and initiatives for over 20 years. In an effort to advance that support with technology advances on the website, social media, and other resources, Audubon Texas and the Audubon Foundation of Texas are collaborating to host an intern dedicated to the Texas Chapter’s success.

Interns will manage digital tools and resources, support communications, and collaborate with chapter leaders. Beyond their primary responsibilities, interns will also have opportunities to learn from Audubon program staff and explore conservation career pathways.
 
This role is hybrid/remote with flexibility for in-person experiences when possible.

Length of Internship: The internship is expected to last between 15 and 17 weeks

Location: Remote; opportunities for hybrid work in Texas

Hours: 15 hours anticipated

Compensation:

$19.00 / hour

Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives / Essential Functions:

• Maintain and enhance digital libraries and shared resource platforms for Texas Audubon chapters.
• Create toolkits, templates, and guides to support chapter operations, communications, and fundraising.
• Assist with website updates and social media content creation for AFT and affiliated chapters.
• Help coordinate chapter engagement activities, such as quarterly check-ins and training webinars.
• 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 and inclusion in all activities.

Internship 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.

Intern Schedule:  Monday – Friday, working hours between 8 am and 5 pm, flexible schedule and times available

Projected Start Date/End Date: aligned with fall and spring academic semesters, estimating start date Oct 1.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• 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.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative environments is valued.