Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm

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Aullwood is an Audubon Center operated by the National Audubon Society. We are ten miles north of Dayton, Ohio along the side of an outsized river valley that holds the Stillwater River . Our 200 acres of natural areas and organic farm provide outstanding learning opportunities in a diverse and beautiful setting. The land starts atop flat farmland and leads down through woods , prairie and field to the level of the river. Internships have been a part of our program since 1967.
An Aullwood internship is a responsibility that lasts anywhere from 12 weeks in summer to a year if multiple sessions are combined . Duties primarily take place on weekdays but also on some weekends and evenings. Because we are a small operation (14 employees), interns become involved in all aspects of our work.
A good part of most internships is spent in teaching and in animal care (at the nature center and the farm). All interns work with the public in program presentation, with animal care at the Nature Center and Farm, as well as with store operations, and maintenance. Our internships are designed to be interdisciplinary while allowing concentration in special areas .
Interns receive a stipend, housing, and professional training and experience. Field study and visits to other similar institutions help interns build a base of knowledge. In addition, working with the staff allows interns to learn professional skills and our organization's process.
 

Supervision

Interns work under the guidance of a full time staff member for whom a major responsibility is intern selection and supervision. The entire staff is available to interns for special interest sessions, guidance, and assistance as well.

Qualifications

We have found that the most successful interns have finished their sophomore year of college. All interns must be high school graduates. Academic and practical background in the area of the internship is preferred.

Housing and Stipend

Up to five interns during each session are provided furnished housing on the Aullwood property near other staff families. Interns are paid $7.30/hour and typically work 25-27 hours per week..

 

Internship Sessions

Up to five positions are available each session.