National Audubon Society Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"A small part of a large organization, where the small part can be a dictatorship with no oversight. The staff was treated poorly."

"From a low/middle-management perspective: This organization is inherently horrible. They provide absolutely zero training on anything, even basic workplace sexual harassment, and there is an appalling lack of support from above. Personally, I think the issues are currently, systematically at the Exec Director level, but it certainly was higher up during the Yarnold years. With the base employee level unionizing and the salary restructure, middle management is the butt of the joke. The level of disrespect repeatedly shown to Center Directors is devastating and my experience with National and the upper management was disappointing."

"First, I love Audubon; the mission of the organization is relevant and necessary in today's world. That said my experience with this amazing organization ended on a sour note due to an inept manager. He was a micro-manager who did not allow me the freedom to do my job while expecting me to do my job. A very tough situation for any high performing professional."

"This position is definitely the next big step up from entry-level internship/tech positions. This position involves monitoring beach-nesting birds including Wilson's plovers, least terns, common nighthawks, and black skimmers, similar to many other positions found nationwide. However, this position is different in that it is a newer program, so protocol is still being established. Also, this field site is several hours away from the office/headquarters, so you must be much more self-sufficient than other similar positions. Be aware that it is very hot, and there are no beach-driving vehicles for surveys, so you must be willing to walk many miles on a hot beach, carrying your equipment! I definitely learned a lot and gained so much experience from this position."

"I had an excellent experience working with the National Audubon Society and would recommend the organization highly to others considering employment with NAS."

"Audubon has a great internship opportunity for those wanting to work with birds of prey or in the Veterinary Field. You learn the basics of animal care and emergency protocols. From baby birds that have fallen out of the nest to the birds that have been caught in the cross hairs of a firearm, you get a feel of what it's like to patch up the birds and ultimately set them back in the wild!"

"Too much beaurocracy from the National Office, not enough on-the-ground conservation focus."

"They are a non profit and a very small office."