Seasonal Naturalist

Location

Bremen, ME — Full time

Requisition : JR998

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 planet’s 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 ubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Audubon’s Seabird Institute is one of four pillars of National Audubon Society’s Coasts strategy. The program combines conservation science as well as education and outreach with the advocacy might of Audubon’s 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

• 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.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 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 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 Audubon’s organizational values of care,…