Job Description

This position will advance Audubon's Conservation Programs by assisting with habitat assessments, habitat restoration, and bird monitoring at priority habitats across Vermont. Audubon Vermont is a state program of the National Audubon Society with the mission to protect birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. The 255-acre Green Mountain Audubon Center located in Huntington, VT has been a community hub of outdoor education and conservation for 50 years. Audubon Vermont and our supporters are building a better future for our state through conservation, outreach, community involvement, and by tapping into an active network that includes over 10,000 members, six Vermont chapters, including our newest UVM Campus Chapter, and many respected partners in communities throughout Vermont and along the Atlantic Flyway. Birds need our help. Birds that are flying insect-eaters, such as Tree Swallows, Common Nighthawks, and Eastern Whip-poor-wills, are experiencing steep population declines. Grassland birds that utilize Vermont farmlands, such as Bobolinks and Eastern Meadowlarks, are declining range-wide, and shrubland birds such as Eastern Towhee and Golden-winged Warbler are also declining. There is the opportunity to assist farmers and other landowners to create and maintain habitats that incorporate a mix of native tree, shrub and perennial species to increase the abundance and diversity of bird species while providing other benefits such as pest control and water quality benefits. Position begins March 9, 2026 and ends October 10, 2026. This position is Three-Quarter Time: Requires 1,215 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 34 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $21,529 (pre-tax) for the service term. Member will receive an education award of $5,176.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.

Member Duties : ·Assist with habitat enhancement projects including planting trees, site preparation and ongoing maintenance. ·Provide and/or assist with habitat assessments and management recommendations for land stewards with a focus on farmland and riparian areas. ·Conduct bird surveys on properties to support habitat assessments. ·Conduct monitoring of birds pre-and post-implementation of habitat enhancement projects. ·Engage community members and land managers by creating and updating content for the website, social media, and newsletters highlighting conservation efforts and initiatives. ·Coordinate and support community scientists participating in priority bird monitoring projects. ·Assist with program data interpretation and compilation. • Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Events, & Program Initiatives. See full position description at:

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Education , Environment .

Skills :
Environment , General Skills , Team Work .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Conservation Specialist - Audubon/VHCB

Program Start/End Date

03/09/2026 - 10/30/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

From 11/05/2025 To 03/02/2026

Contact

Margaret Fowle

255 Sherman Hollow Rd

Huntington VT 05462

802-434-3068

m.watt@vhcb.org

Listing ID

90451

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