Wild Indigo Nature Explorer - Military veterans preferred

Location: Audubon Great Lakes
Part time
Requisition ID: JR847

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Position Summary

Do you want to work on meaningful and impactful environmental education programs? Are you looking for an internship that makes a difference in conservation? If this sounds exciting, the National Audubon Society’s internship may be great for you.

The Wild Indigo Explorer will work with the Milwaukee Wild Indigo Coordinator to implement nature exploration efforts in several of Milwaukee’s parks and youth centers. The goal of the explorers is to teach them the work of the coordinator and allow them to engage with nature in new ways, this time focused on several ideas around environmental advocacy. The Explorers will then take what they have learned to teach others in their communities as they continue to engage with their local natural areas.

This is an onsite role based in the Audubon Great Lakes – State Office – Havenwoods State Forest Nature Center.

Length of Internship: 4 weeks (8/25/25- 9/28/25)
Location: Onsite at the Audubon Great Lakes – State Office – Havenwoods State Forest Nature Center.
Hours: 22-23 per week

Compensation:

$19.00 / hour

Essential Functions
Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives
During the internship, you will work with the staff to:

Learn and assist with weekly lesson plans for programming with JR. Explorers

Become familiar with leading programming in local parks.

Explore different careers within the conservation field.

Learn about and implement stewardship efforts in local parks.

Lead exploration of local parks

Learn and program around local birds

Learn and program around local wetlands

Learn and program around local plants

Learn about and use digital exploration apps

Learn and understand the connection between bird and people

Explore the therapeutic components of nature.

Collaborate on storytelling and documenting experience.

Show commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:

Growing skills in research and teaching skills about local natural history (specifically bird identification, plant identification, and waterway identification)

Leading and co-leading small groups of youth and adults through seasonal programs

Planning and coordinating public activities and events in an outdoor setting

Connecting kids with nature through inquiry-based learning, role-modeling interest, and empathy toward all living things

Planning and coordinating public activities and events in an outdoor setting

Developing effective community and team building skills (including improved public speaking, general communication, and conflict resolution skills)

Building awareness about different career paths within conservation, environmental advocacy, and the many ways they can get involved

Intern Schedule:

This position is for 22 to 23 hours per week for 4 weeks. Interns must be able for weekend and weekday hours. Schedule provided prior to hire date.

Projected Start Date/End Date:

August 25, 2025, and projected end date is September, 28 2025

Qualifications and Experience

Must be 16 to 20 years of age

Must be willing to explore nature

Must be willing to work with other young people

Work permits may be required for candidates under 18 years of age as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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