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The Audubon Society of Rhode Island employs full- and part-time staff as well as independent contractors to help accomplish our mission of environmental advocacy, conservation and education. Audubon is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for employment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We welcome people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences and strongly encourage people of all traditionally marginalized identities to apply.

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Positions Available

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Development Associate – Member Services and Communications

The Development Associate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and service-driven. This position plays a key role in delivering outstanding member and donor service by managing acknowledgments, coordinating communication channels, and supporting audience engagement. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent communication skills, a customer-first mindset, and a passion for Audubon’s mission to protect birds, wildlife, and their habitats through conservation, education, and advocacy.

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Social Media Coordinator

The Social Media Coordinator is responsible for creating and managing content across Audubon’s social media channels. This role will help increase community engagement, promote programs and events, and raise awareness of Audubon’s conservation and education efforts. The ideal candidate is creative, tech-savvy, and passionate about environmental issues and communications.

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TerraCorp Service Members

Now recruiting for three Service Member positions that begin September 22, 2025!

Please apply on the TerraCorps website.

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Community Engagement Coordinator
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Land Stewardship Coordinator
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Community Engagement Coordinator
Stormwater Innovation Center
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Weekend Environmental Educator

The Weekend Environmental Educator works Saturdays and Sundays at Audubon’s Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, Rhode Island. This position is responsible for leading birthday parties, public programs, guided tours, nature walks, and interpreting indoor exhibits. The Naturalist will also assist in animal care, supporting the admissions and gift shop areas, assisting with special events and facility rentals, and answering questions on natural history and environmental topics.

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RI YCL Coming Spring 2026

Each year, we hire high school students for the Rhode Island Youth Conservation League (RI YCL). The 2025 application period has ended. Stay tuned for info on the 2026 season, including the Crew Leaders' and Crew Members' positions.

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NBNERR)

NBNERR is a state-federal partnership program managed cooperatively between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the State of Rhode Island’s Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM). The position(s) listed below are supported through a cooperative agreement with Audubon Society of Rhode Island.