National Audubon Society

Conservation Leadership Initiative (CLI) Assistant

Audubon Florida - Remote

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About the role

Audubon Florida's Conservation Leadership Initiative is a co-mentorship program that connects college students to Audubon's grassroots leaders, conservation projects, and professional development opportunities within the Audubon Florida network.
This program aims to bridge the gap between our current Audubon leaders and the next generation of young conservationists.
The program also has a large interest in introducing people of underrepresented communities to the Audubon network.

The CLI Seasonal Assistant will support a variety of administrative, communications, and program coordination tasks related to the successful recruitment and onboarding of the next Conservation Leadership Initiative cohort.
Build relationships with contacts at colleges and universities across the State of Florida for CLI recruitment, with a focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs)
Provide ongoing coordination and support for CLI participants and mentors, helping participants navigate challenges, maintain engagement, and stay connected to program expectations and opportunities.
Assist with the planning of and facilitation of CLI activities at the Audubon Assembly, such as networking sessions, career panels, skill-building activities, and field trips.
Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes.

Applicants must be at least partially available during standard work hours (9am-5pm ET Monday-Friday).
Cover letters describing interest in the role are required, or applications will be considered incomplete.
Schedule: Applicants must be at least partially available during standard work hours (9am-5pm ET Monday-Friday).

Host recruitment information sessions and onboarding webinars for prospective and selected students and chapter mentors via Zoom.
Other duties as needed and assigned.
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Coursework in an environmental field or related.
An interest in environmental issues, birds, and wildlife.
Experience planning events
Experience working with or leading college groups or clubs
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Conservation Leadership Initiative alumni are strongly encouraged to apply.

Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.

This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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