Conservation Leadership Initiative Assistant

Audubon

. Assist the Chapters Conservation Manager with ongoing learning and advisement of the current 25-student cohort .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while effectively planning and facilitating outreach events and programs related to environmental conservation. Capable of building relationships with educational institutions and managing multiple priorities in a collaborative and independent work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationEnvironmental Awareness

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationProgram SupportProject ManagementVirtual FacilitationField Activity Planning

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Environmental FieldConservation Leadership InitiativeHBCUsMSIsCohort Engagement

Tech Stack

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Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Chapters Conservation Manager with ongoing learning and advisement of the current 25-student cohort
Plan and host immersive college outreach events across Florida during the spring semester
Support administrative, communications, and program coordination tasks for the Conservation Leadership Initiative
Build relationships with contacts at colleges and universities across Florida for CLI recruitment, focusing on HBCUs and MSIs
Assist with planning and facilitating regional outreach events
Coordinate and support CLI participants and mentors
Facilitate virtual check-ins and webinars on student conservation projects, professional development, and cohort engagement
Correspond with venue staff
Plan and facilitate field activities
Organize guest speakers
Maintain and foster a culture of safety
Perform other duties as needed and assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Coursework in an environmental field or related
Interest in environmental issues, birds, and wildlife
Experience planning events
Experience working with or leading college groups or clubs
Strong organizational and communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities
Comfort working collaboratively with students, volunteers, chapter leaders, and Audubon staff in a remote environment
Ability to work independently and with a team
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
At least partial availability during standard work hours (9am-5pm ET Monday-Friday)
Cover letter describing interest in the role
Willingness and ability to travel to three weekend events in various Florida cities during the spring academic semester

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities through the Conservation Leadership Initiative
Learning and networking opportunities throughout the academic year
Remote work arrangement in Florida