Community Conservation Fellow

Job Description:

Position Summary

Audubon California is seeking a fellow for the Audubon Center at Debs Park; fellows are meant to engage diverse communities to create meaningful conservation solutions that work for birds, nature, and people. The Community Conservation Fellowship seeks to develop lasting relationships between urban communities and Audubon. The Fellow will engage communities in nature, environmental advocacy, and climate resilience over 12 months, starting on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30th, 2025.

The goal is to engage the surrounding communities and neighborhoods in Bird-Friendly Communities activities, increase neighborhood participation, and engage local leaders and stakeholders in meaningful ways. With mentorship from Audubon staff, the Fellow will contribute to conservation and outreach work at the Audubon Center at Debs Park. As a part-time employee, the Fellow will work with youth programming (14-21) for a whole school year. Throughout the season, the Fellow will receive training and the skills necessary to work with youth and community members in hands-on habitat restoration, leadership development, community stewardship, and advocacy. Through center-based programming, fellows will practice and develop skills by working with youth and communities - building up student leaders, advocates, and land stewards. Fellows will co-design a series of outdoor community events and projects that target diverse, multi-generational audiences with center leadership and staff.

This job requires a culturally competent, organized, and responsible person who is an excellent communicator who can work effectively as part of a team and independently. The successful applicant must have a willingness to learn, teach, and share actively with community groups. This position is on-site at Audubon California Debs Park, 4700 Griffin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Compensation:

$18.00 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

• Be a representative of Audubon when dealing with visitors and program attendees.

• Lead restoration activities around the center and nearby project sites.

• Lead and assist community nature event offerings, such as bird and nature walks.

• With the help of the Public Programs Manager, co-lead youth component at Audubon's annual Advocacy Day.

• Present interactive workshops and demonstrations for Center special events and Youth programming as needed.

• Create plant lists and track the maintenance progress of restoration sites.

• Inventory and maintain garden tools and other equipment.

• Create social media posts and videos demonstrating conservation activities and climate resiliency.

• Assist with training new volunteers in restoration practices, including tools safety overview and shadowing.

• Assist in assigning Restoration Lead Volunteers tasks to help with nursery work and site upkeep.

• Assist with opening and closing the Center and covering the Welcome Center as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Desire to engage with others, with an emphasis on young people, about conservation and the natural world.

• Self-driven and proactive.

• Willingness to spend time periods outside in varied weather conditions.

• Possess communication and motivational skills to lead small group events and activities.

• Experience/ability in teaching or working with diverse audiences.

• Excellent research and writing skills.

• Excellent oral communication skills.

• Strong work ethic with exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail.

• A minimum of one year of relevant job or volunteer experience in outreach, organizing, communication, education, or conservation. Or a current student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree focusing on or interest in environmental, climate change, marine or coastal, administrative, land use law, or other relevant topics.

• Adaptable and versatile; able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Word.

• Available to work Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and some evenings as needed.

• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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