Location: Dayton, OH Full time Requisition ID: JR691

Position Summary:

The Intern, Stewardship, is responsible for the daily care of livestock as well as assisting in the Center's grounds maintenance and overall habitat restoration at Aullwood Audubon's Charity A. Kruger Farm Discovery Center.

Compensation:

$15.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Assist with basic care of farm animals, such as feeding, watering, turning out and bringing in/out on pasture; daily cleaning of stalls and bedding (horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, poultry, etc.)

Always keep livestock areas and public spaces neat and clean

Assist with property beautification including weeding, planting, mowing, gardening, weed whacking, tree trimming, etc.

Assist with routine trail maintenance, fencing inspections and habitat work

Maintain records of animal care and inventories, as well as assist with data collection and entry

Assist with event set-up and take down, as needed

Additional job-related duties as assigned

Benefits to Intern:

Hands on experience working with a variety of large animal livestock breeds; gain knowledge on care and considerations in raising livestock humanely and how livestock can be utilized to educate the public about their relationship with people as well as the natural environment.

Experience working at an Audubon Conservation Action Center where bird conservation, land management, habitat restoration, and animal care is at the forefront of our mission.

Gain experience and understanding in a variety of land management conservation practices to maintain, restore and rebuild a variety of habitats, including innovative pasture management through rotational grazing techniques.

Training in land management techniques including invasive species identification and removal, native plant identification, etc.

Gain knowledge about the importance of birds to the environment and their relationship with people.

Connecting people to nature through engagement and conservation messaging to protect species and habitats of concern.

Experience working in a hemispheric, professional nonprofit culture that spans all the Americas

Qualifications and Experience:

Working toward or completed a science-focused degree or lived experience

Experience with or willingness to be trained in animal husbandry and land conservation techniques

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and the public, and maintain positive and effective working relationships

Comfortable around animals of all sizes including horses and cows

Excellent work ethic, a team-focused attitude, and the ability to work well in the field alone, or with others, including staff and volunteers

Experience using hand and power tools such as drills, hammers, string trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, machetes, etc.

Experience driving 4WD vehicles, farm and grounds equipment including but not limited to; tractors, zero-turn mowers, utility vehicles, etc.

Must possess a valid driver's license

Ability to use standard computer equipment and software including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as Slack

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

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging

Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. regularly, traverse over uneven ground, and work outside in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, with or without accommod