Internships

Seasonal Internships Available Summer/Fall and Winter/Spring

Winter/Spring Intern applications must be received by October 15th
(mid-December through mid-June)

Summer/Fall Intern applications must be received by April 15th
(mid-June through mid-December)

Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon, CA, is looking for an energetic individual with an interest and passion for teaching children of all ages. As part of an integrated Center team, interns are trained to become Teacher Naturalists. Includes participating in and learning to develop and implement a dynamic early childhood and family environmental education program for the communities surrounding Richardson Bay. Interns will also learn about and assist with operating an Audubon Center & Sanctuary.

Intern responsibilities include:

• Assist in teaching and leading educational and camp programs including preparing and planning educational programs.
• Assist in developing and providing Teacher Resource Materials for outreach.
• Coordinate the Audubon Birthday Program, supervise volunteers, prepare for and lead Saturday parties
• Operate the bookstore, answer telephones, create spreadsheets, maintain the mailing list, and make phone calls to help with general running of the Center.
• Work with Sanctuary Manager and Estuarine Ecologist on restoration and research.
• Interact and work with volunteers, students, local schools and community members
• Inventory store and education materials.
• Participate in sanctuary management including trail work and beach cleanup.
• Stock kitchen and bathroom supplies.

Qualifications: (e.g., education, training, experience, licenses and skills)

• Skilled in creating a safe, warm and welcoming atmosphere to awaken children's curiosity for and enjoyment of nature.
• Able to interact well with children, teens and adults.
• Experience teaching children.
• Willing to work outdoors in any weather as necessary.
• Interest in local natural history and the outdoor environment.
• Reliable, self-motivated, creative and a team player.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Committed to the entire 5 months.
• Available to work weekends and evenings when necessary, and able to work a Tuesday – Saturday work week.
• Comfort in using current technologies, including Microsoft office programs, phone systems, etc.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of working with small children
• Occasional heavy lifting/carrying
• Occasional work in various climates and areas, including cold, wet, hot, dry, mud, Bay.
• Tasks associated with gardening and yard work.
• Occasional work on a small boat.

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:

Education Director
Richardson Bay Audubon Center
376 Greenwood Beach Road
Tiburon, CA 94920

richardsonbaycenter@audubon.org

FAX: 415-388-0717

The mission of Audubon California is to conserve and restore California's natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. By connecting people with nature, Audubon California will be a leader in creating a powerful California voice for the environment, deeply rooted in and broadly drawn from all parts of our population.

Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the person best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.