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
Mass Audubon Cape Cod encompasses six wildlife sanctuaries including two with nature centers in Barnstable and Wellfleet and teaches extensive school, public and camp education programs. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher Naturalist to join our year-round staff. The Adult Program Teacher Naturalist (ATN) position focuses on development and implementation of the adult programs across the Cape region, including both Wellfleet Bay and Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuaries.

The ATN teaches programs on local ecology across the region with the goals of engagement and moving people towards conservation action. This work will take place inside classrooms, online and outside at our sanctuaries and other conservation areas including the salt marsh, tidal flats, forest habitats and on kayaks. The majority of hours will be teaching and overseeing adult programs, serve as the accessibility lead in our region, and the hiring and supervision of seasonal program staff.

The successful candidate will bring the following to our team of professional educators: enthusiasm for and knowledge of the natural world and environmental education; comfort instructing in the field; an ability to work collaboratively in a team setting; strong networking and communication abilities; an interest and ability to work with audiences of different backgrounds, and excellent interpersonal skills for working the general public.

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application. Review of applications followed by interviews with qualified candidates will begin in August 2024.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach programming for the region’s adult audience to include; field schools, kayak trips, and library programs
• Coordinate, schedule, and teach visitor experience birding and other natural history programs for both summer and year-round audiences as well as community events
• Serve as the region’s accessibility representative in the statewide MAPLE (Mass Audubon Accessible Programs and Learning Experiences) professional learning group. Coordinate and lead programming such as Birding for All as needed and work with education and facilities teams to consult on and assist with MAPLE initiatives such as All Person’s Trails
• Train and work with adult volunteers across Mass Audubon Cape Cod
• Assist the Lead TN with the hiring and supervision of seasonal staff
• Assist in activities during vacation weeks, camp, special events and support membership development, science, advocacy, and fundraising, as needed

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’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

• Strong knowledge of natural history, specifically Cape Cod Habitats
• Experience and comfort with instructional technologies
• Excellent teaching and interpretive skills
• Bachelor’s degree in education, biological or earth science, environmental studies, or equivalent
• Have certifications in community CPR (child and adult levels) and basic first aid current or willingness to obtain
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in office software applications

Nice to Haves

• Watercraft experience is desirable
• First Aid and CPR trainer certification or willingness to obtain
• Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese speaker
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching or other equity-based pedagogy

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $22.90-$25.67/hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.

Benefits eligible staff at Mass Audubon may elect to enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans. Mass Audubon also offers disability and life insurance plans, a retirement plan through MetLife, and Flexible Spending Account options. Mass Audubon employment also includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England. Mass Audubon employees also enjoy 13 paid holidays (holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).

Work Schedule
This position will be primarily at Wellfleet Bay with up to two days per week at Long Pasture in Barnstable. This position is full-time, 32 hours per week. Due to the nature of the audience (field schools, adult lectures and programs), regular weekend and evening work is required.

Other Requirements
Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.

Mass Audubon’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & 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’s mission is to “protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife” 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.