Jobs at Wellfleet Bay
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Seasonal Field Teachers
Location: Wellfleet, MA
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 www.massaudubon.org.
About This Position
Mass Audubon Cape Cod encompasses six wildlife sanctuaries including two nature centers in Barnstable and Wellfleet and teaches extensive school, public and camp education programs. We are seeking two entry level Field Naturalists to join our year-round staff of educators during our busy spring and summer seasons. The Field Naturalists (FN) will work closely with members of the school programs team to provide in-school and field trip programing across the Cape Region and the adult and camp program teams to assist with relevant programming at Wellfleet Bay during the summer months. Position includes optional dorm housing in Wellfleet and a week unpaid leave between at the start of the summer season (July 1-9th).
Duties & Responsibilities
Deliver programs (in-class lessons and field programs) which promote scientific literacy and an appreciation for the natural world primarily for local students pre-k through 12th grade across the entire Cape region (currently serve districts from Provincetown to Falmouth).
Work with our school programs team to ensure that the highest level of programming is consistently delivered to our school audiences.
Teach afterschool programs, vacation week camps, family and youth group programs.
During the summer, lead summer camp, summer school programs, and visitor experience public programming at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
Fill in to teach and/or provide support for the Cape region’s preschool as needed.
Maintain and update curricula and instructional materials and equipment as part of the school programs team.
Attend and actively participate in regional, departmental and statewide staff meetings, and PreK-12 professional development.
Maintain the safety of all participants and staff as a priority.
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:
Experience teaching and working with children in outdoor, school or camp settings.
Hold current (or willingness to obtain) certifications in community CPR and First Aid (child and adult levels).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in office software applications.
Outstanding teaching and interpretive skills and experience and comfort with instructional technologies.
Ability to exercise cultural competence and best practices in inclusion.
Strong knowledge of natural history.
Nice to Haves:
Experience working with English Language Learners (ELL) populations.
Knowledge of local natural history, conservation, and environmental education.
Expertise or experience in early childhood education.
Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching or other equity-based pedagogy.
Experience delivering urban environmental education programming or equivalent.
Familiarity with Massachusetts Science Frameworks.
Lifeguard certification or any watercraft certification and experience.
Compensation & Benefits
This position’s base salary range is $16.60 – $18.00; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.
This is not a benefits eligible position.
Additional Information
Work Schedule:
Tuesdays through Fridays school hours during the spring school year with occasional Monday programs.
Summer hours vary by programming, camp runs Monday through Friday 8:00-4:00pm, public programs are daily and vary with the ocean tides.
Weekly hours range from 32-40 hours a week.
This position starts 4/10/23 and ends 8/26/23.
Shared housing is available for $30-$35 a week.
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’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.
How To Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
David Shapiro, Education Coordinator
dshapiro@massaudubon.org
Job# 3880