Sustainability and Biodiversity Intern at Aurora Sustainable Lands

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

10000.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainability Metrics, Biodiversity Monitoring, Financial Sustainability Disclosure, Nature-Based Climate Solutions, Geospatial Analysis, Project Management, Research and Analysis, GIS, Remote Sensing, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Reporting Methodologies, Ecosystem Value Enhancement, Climate Risk Reporting, CRM Tools, Project Management Platforms

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

General Summary: Aurora Sustainable Lands (Aurora) is seeking a Sustainability & Biodiversity Intern to support the company’s Operations team. This intern will create a roadmap for public disclosure of key sustainability metrics, explore market linkages to biodiversity outcomes, and continue evaluative assessments of Aurora’s portfolio for capturing nature-related interactions and outcomes. A successful candidate will have a unique mix of technical and practical skills including familiarity with financial sustainability disclosure and biodiversity monitoring frameworks, knowledge of nature-based climate solutions as they relate to forestry, and exposure to geospatial analysis. Success will require strong project management, acute attention to detail, and the ability to translate cross-disciplinary data into actionable insights and measurable impacts. This is an excellent opportunity for a student seeking experience in corporate sustainability, market-based solutions, bioeconomy, and exposure to forest carbon markets and large-tract management. Primary Responsibilities and Competencies: Scoping Aurora’s portfolio-wide interactions with nature and biodiversity Exploring biodiversity initiatives to enhance ecosystem value and align Aurora with emerging market opportunities. Assessing Aurora’s material interactions with and dependencies on nature using the TNFD LEAP Framework Developing SMART indicators/tracking metrics for ongoing sustainability reporting needs Developing data reporting methodologies for biodiversity indicators Streamlining stakeholder and partnership engagement efforts into a cohesive tracking system for effective collaboration and reporting Producing a capstone presentation to be shared with executive team detailing insights and lessons learned Other projects related to the Operations Team as needed Required Education, Experience and Certification: In pursuit of or having completed a bachelors program or in a masters program with studies focused on business, forestry, environmental science, natural resource management, and/or sustainability Strong skill set and experience in independent research and analysis Experience with GIS and/or remote sensing techniques An enthusiasm for using environmental markets to address critical climate challenges Strong communication and organization skills Preferred Education, Qualifications & Experience: In pursuit of or having completed a graduate degree relevant to forestry and/or environmental management (e.g., Master of Forestry, Master of Environmental Management, or Master of Science with a Forestry focus) Awareness of regulatory reporting trends regarding climate risk & nature-related sustainability A demonstrated strong background, keen interest, or past work experience in sustainability-related reporting frameworks Familiarity with CRM tools and/or project management platforms The successful candidate must report to Aurora’s Chapel Hill, NC office with an expectation for hybrid-style work (predominantly Central and Eastern time zones). The position is expected to work 40 hours per week over a 10–12-week period starting in late May. Start and end dates are semi-flexible. The position will receive a $10,000 stipend, and any required travel will be covered by Aurora. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining their interest via the application link on Aurora’s website or via LinkedIn. Aurora Sustainable Lands is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

The intern will create a roadmap for public disclosure of key sustainability metrics and explore market linkages to biodiversity outcomes. They will also assess Aurora’s material interactions with nature and develop tracking metrics for ongoing sustainability reporting needs.