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Mass Audubon

<div>About Mass Audubon 
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org.
About This Position 
We are seeking field teachers to help with field trips and in-school programs at Broad Meadow Brook and Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuaries. Our field trip programs engage students in kindergarten through high school in hikes and nature exploration at our sanctuaries. Our in-school programs offer hands-on engaging activities to classrooms. All of our programs align with state and national science standards and encourage exploration, collaboration, and inquiry. Field teachers help with programs at one or both sites in Mass Audubon&rsquo;s Central Region.
Application Instructions 
Please submit a resume with your ADP application. Providing a cover letter is always helpful.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Facilitate and lead school program participants in hands-on nature-based learning experiences at Mass Audubon Wildlife sanctuaries and at school and program sites</li><li>
Maintain educational supplies, curricula, materials, and resources</li><li>
Assist with the planning and development of new programs and activities as needed</li><li>
Monitor program participants in all types of indoor and outdoor environments and ensure the safety and comfort of all participants</li><li>
Become familiar with and teach a variety of environmental educational activities</li><li>
Engage participants in hands-on learning that develop ecology and conservation knowledge</li><li>
Assist in setting up before and cleaning up after programs</li><li>
Travel to various sites throughout Central Massachusetts to facilitate programming</li></ul>
Qualifications 
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don&rsquo;t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:
Must Haves<ul><li>
At least 18 years of age</li><li>
A love of nature and teaching outdoors</li><li>
Interest and experience with natural history, environmental education and/or science education</li><li>
Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills</li><li>
Experience in customer service or childcare and excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>
Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion</li><li>
Demonstrate a positive attitude and work collaboratively as a positive contributor to the team</li></ul>
Nice to Haves<ul><li>
Knowledge of local natural history, conservation, and environmental education</li><li>
Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching or other equity-based pedagogy</li><li>
Experience delivering urban environmental education programming or equivalent</li><li>
Flexibility and ability to adapt programming to fit each group&rsquo;s needs</li><li>
First Aid and CPR (child and adult) certification</li></ul>
Compensation, Benefits and Perks 
This position&rsquo;s pay range is $18.48-$20.79/hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is not a benefits eligible position.
Work Schedule 
This position starts on September 15, 2025 and ends on June 5, 2025. Variable hours between 0-29 per week, Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Hours are dependent on programs worked.
Other Requirements 
Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.
Mass Audubon&rsquo;s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, &amp; Justice 
Mass Audubon embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mass Audubon&rsquo;s mission is to &ldquo;protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife&rdquo; by building a strong coalition of employees, volunteers, and community members. We recognize that the environmental movement and field of conservation have been affected by societal systems that have limited opportunity and access for many people. As a result, Mass Audubon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are engaged in an ongoing process of organizational assessment and change, designed to remove barriers and create a workplace where all forms of diversity are recognized and valued.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Mass Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon 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.</div>

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