Summer Interships at Mass Audubon South Coast Sanctuaries

Hi Everyone!

We're pleased to announce the following summer internship opportunities at Mass Audubon:

Education/Outreach Intern

Land & Trails Intern

Special Events Intern

Wildlife Intern

Details on each below...

Education/Outreach Intern
Location: Dartmouth, MA

The Education/Outreach Intern will work closely (May-August) with Sanctuary staff and volunteers on several Environmental Education programs based at both Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Wareham, MA. At these two locations in southeastern Massachusetts, Mass Audubon protects over 1000 acres and habitats that include barrier beach, coastal salt pond, and forested uplands. The internship will consist largely of program planning and teaching with opportunities for participation in the Sanctuary’s ecological projects. Primary responsibilities include: planning and facilitating hands-on, innovative environmental programming for children and teens on a variety of natural history topics, developing interactive visitor displays, serving as a teen mentor and presenting displays at several public events throughout the summer (including weekends). Intern also will have the opportunity to work with other summer interns and staff as needed on ecological management initiatives and on-the-ground wildlife monitoring. As a member of a team, some office support, custodial, and animal care tasks will be shared. Students seeking experience in education and/or working for a nonprofit conservation organization are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: Individuals with a background in environmental studies, youth education or related field preferred. Applicants must be outgoing and have strong communication (including electronic) skills. Requirements include strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, creativity, self-motivation, sense of humor, and willingness to learn. Interns should be comfortable working independently as well as part of the Sanctuary team. Certification in CPR/First Aid desired. Experience in teaching and/or working with children and teens is helpful. The internship start/end dates are flexible beginning in May/June and running steadily into August; commitment of approximately 2-5 days/week including some weekends is required.

Benefits: This is an unpaid internship. Opportunities may be available to receive school credit. No housing provided but some assistance given to locate affordable options.

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references (email strongly preferred) to:
Jen Costa, Volunteer & Outreach Programs Administrator
jcosta@massaudubon.org
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck Road
Westport, MA 02790

Land and Trails Intern
Location: Dartmouth, MA

The Land and Trails Intern will work closely (May-August) with Sanctuary staff and volunteers at the 695 acre Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sanctuary encompasses a barrier beach, a large coastal salt pond, and forested uplands at a rural location in southeastern Massachusetts. This is a unique opportunity to serve as an ambassador for a large property that provides important habitat for wildlife and recreational/educational opportunities for visitors, while also gaining experience in property and habitat management. Responsibilities include maintaining 5+ miles of hiking trails, assisting property staff on construction and landscaping projects, leading volunteer groups, mentoring youth crews, and assisting with our year end event. Intern will be responsible for the care and use of various tools, equipment and gas-powered machinery. Intern also will have the opportunity to work with other summer interns and staff as needed on ecological management initiatives and on-the-ground wildlife monitoring. As a member of a team, some office support, custodial, and animal care tasks will be shared. Students seeking an opportunity to develop an independent project and/or seeking experience in landscaping and resource management are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: Individuals with background in environmental studies, natural resource management, recreational science or related field preferred. Applicants must be in good physical condition and communicate well with others. Requirements include: strong interpersonal skills; flexibility; self-motivation; and ability to move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, walk long distances over rough terrain, and spend long days in the field while maintaining a positive attitude towards visitors and co-workers. He/she must be comfortable using a variety of tools and gas-powered machines. Intern should be comfortable working independently as well as part of the Sanctuary team. Start date and work hours are negotiable with expectation of an agreed-upon commitment that may include some weekends.

Benefits: This is an unpaid internship. Opportunities may be available to receive school credit. No housing provided but assistance given to locate affordable options.

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references (email strongly preferred) to:
Lauren Miller-Donnelly
laurenmiller@massaudubon.org
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck Road
Westport, MA 02790

Special Events Intern
Location: Dartmouth, MA

Mass Audubon’s Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking a Special Events Intern to work alongside staff and volunteers to help plan, prepare and execute our largest fundraiser, the Duck Derby. The Sanctuary protects over 1000 acres that encompass a barrier beach, a large coastal salt pond, and forested uplands at a rural location in southeastern Massachusetts. The internship will consist largely of event planning, advance sales, and execution of the 2-day event. Responsibilities include sales of duck “adoptions” at various locations throughout the community, submitting social media and public relations updates, supporting volunteer sub-committees, and assisting with components of the event including the silent auction, tent festival, 5k road race and kid’s obstacle course. Intern will have the opportunity to learn from other summer interns and staff about ecological management initiatives and on-the-ground wildlife monitoring. As a member of a team, some office support, custodial, and animal care tasks will be shared. Students seeking experience working for a nonprofit conservation organization and/or event planning are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: Individuals with a background in event planning, sales and/or marketing or related field(s) preferred. Applicants must be outgoing, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable in a sales environment. Requirements include strong interpersonal skills, strong computer skills, flexibility, creativity, self-motivation, a sense of humor and willingness to learn. Intern should be comfortable working independently as well as part of the Sanctuary team. Certification in CPR/first aid desired. The internship start/end dates are flexible beginning in May/June and running steadily through August; a commitment of approximately 2-5 days/week including some weekends is required.

Benefits: This is an unpaid internship. Opportunities may be available to receive school credit. No housing provided but some assistance given to locate affordable options.

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references (email strongly preferred) to:
Jen Costa, Volunteer & Outreach Programs Administrator
jcosta@massaudubon.org
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck Road
Westport, MA 02790

Wildlife Intern
Location: Dartmouth, MA

The Wildlife Intern will work closely (May-August) with Sanctuary staff and volunteers on several ecological projects in Dartmouth, MA and nearby locations. The 695 acre Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses a barrier beach, a large coastal salt pond, and forested uplands at a rural location in southeastern Massachusetts. The internship will consist largely of ornithological field work and data management with opportunities for participation in other wildlife monitoring and outreach projects. Responsibilities include conducting breeding bird counts, surveying nesting sites for breeding coastal waterbirds, erecting and maintaining protective fencing on the beach, conducting Bluebird nest box monitoring, assisting with Osprey monitoring program, entering field data, talking with Sanctuary visitors about endangered species conservation, and preparing and displaying educational materials at public events (including weekends). Intern also will have the opportunity to work with other summer interns and staff as needed on outreach programs and stewardship projects. As a member of a team, some office support, custodial, and animal care tasks will be shared. Students seeking an opportunity to develop an independent project are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: Individuals with background in environmental studies, wildlife biology, ornithology or related field preferred. Applicants must be in good physical condition and communicate well with others. Requirements include strong interpersonal skills; flexibility; self-motivation; and ability to move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, walk long distances over rough terrain, and spend long days in the field regardless of weather conditions. Intern should be comfortable working independently as well as part of the Sanctuary team. Start date and work hours are negotiable with expectation of an agreed-upon commitment that may include some weekends.

Benefits: This is an unpaid internship. No housing provided but assistance given to locate affordable options.

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references (email strongly preferred) to:
Lauren Miller-Donnelly, Property Manager
laurenmiller@massaudubon.org
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck Road
Westport, MA 02790