Seasonal Naturalist

About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based community-driven impact dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planets health acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative bipartisan approach across habitats borders and the political spectrum Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at and on Facebook Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

Audubons Seabird Institute is one of four pillars of National Audubon Societys Coasts strategy. The program combines conservation science as well as education and outreach with the advocacy might of Audubons network to protect seabirds and the places they need. The Seabird Institute engages hundreds of visitors through its work at the Hog Island Audubon Camp.

The work schedule is 40 hours per week and the day revolves around camp programming on a six-day/ five-night program schedule that includes early morning bird walks day trips and evening lectures. Weekend work is required. Some weeks will not include a full schedule and full hours may not be expected all weeks. Work at other Seabird Institute facilities and programs is possible during times when camp is not in session.

• Length of Assignment: May 10 2026 - September 26 2026

• Hours: 40 per week

This role is on-site at the Maine Hog Island Center in Bremen ME.

Compensation:

$19.00 / hour

Essential Functions

• 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.

• Write a summary of camp sessions for newsletters and curating content for social media and other publications throughout the season.

• Collaborate with Audubon staff to ensure that equity diversity inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors 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 remain stationary for extensive periods of time transport items up to 30lbs repeatedly throughout the day and traverse over 2 miles at a time without reasonable accommodation.

• Commitment to Audubons organizational values of care collaboration change integrity impact and innovation.

• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity diversity inclusion and belonging.

• Must be able to pass a federal background check.

• Must have a valid U.S. Drivers License to operate Audubon vehicles.

• Ideal candidates would work May 10 to September 26 2026 but some flexibility can occur with start and end dates.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 motorboats.

• 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.

Accommodations

• As there is no regular boat transportation service to and from Hog Island and the mainland the Naturalist is required to live in housing on Hog Island in order to perform the functions of this position. Audubon will provide the Naturalist with a private room with shared bathroom.

EEO Statement

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