Seasonal Naturalist

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.

North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds – and our planet – are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.

Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.

• Lead day trips, boat trips, and workshops for Hog Island Audubon Camp. This includes leading birding hikes, overseeing eBird and iNaturalist accounts each week at camp on the camp computer or personal device.
• Ability to setup and oversee AV equipment including setting up for night lectures and workshops. Computer familiarity is a must including working online, email, and using basic hardware such as projectors and sound equipment.
• Maintain and oversee the Queen Mary Lab, including maintenance of the touch tank and other teaching resources.
• Help maintain the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants and coworkers.
• Ability to work long, flexible hours when needed, including weekends and evenings.
• Contribute to general camp operation and customer service by assisting with organization, moving equipment, operating store POS system, creating photo slide shows, and assisting with meal service.

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, education, or related field. Equivalent experience in these fields will be considered in combination with some education.
• Experience developing and leading outdoor activities, working with all ages.
• Strong group management skills; ability to guide a group of up to 25 people of all ages.
• Love of outdoor exploration and questioning; ability to model curiosity and wonder about the natural world.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and on varying terrain, and occasionally carry field equipment, with or without accommodation. Must be able to stand for extensive periods of time, lift up to 30lbs repeatedly throughout the day and walk over 2 miles at a time.
• Must be able to pass a federal background check.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Ideal candidates would work May 6 to September 27, 2024 but some flexibility can occur with start and end dates.

• Strong knowledge, and the ability to pass on that knowledge, of the natural history of Maine and seabird conservation is preferred.
• Experience or willingness to learn the use of rowboats and outboard motor boats.
• Knowledge of core routines of nature connection (e.g., journaling, mapping, bird language, etc).
• Research experience and use of scientific concepts.
• Bird banding experience or certificate.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.