Field Teacher

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 a field teacher to lead hands-on, nature-based Youth and Family Programs at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (Wellfleet) and Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary (Barnstable). These programs are geared towards audiences including families with children ages 4 and older and visiting youth groups. Field teachers work closely with our year-round education and conservation science staff to provide coastal habitat and wildlife education experiences that engage the public with ongoing Mass Audubon conservation work. Long Pasture and Wellfleet Bay are home to a variety of habitats, including salt marsh, sandy beach, and tidal flats, as well as forest and freshwater wetlands.

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hands-on, inquiry-based Youth and Family programs including regularly offered public programs at the Sanctuary, and specialized programming requests for visiting youth groups throughout the summer
  • Assist with off-site aquatics-based programs including Marine Life Cruises, kayak programs, or other boat trips
  • Work with our Education team to ensure that the highest level of programming is consistently delivered to these visiting audiences, and accurate habitat/wildlife information is conveyed
  • Become familiar with a variety of coastal habitats, species, and Mass Audubon conservation work to help promote environmental literacy and appreciation for the natural world
  • Maintain and assist with cleaning/organizing of education materials
  • Monitor program participants in indoor and outdoor environments and 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

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Experience teaching and working with children/families in outdoor, school or camp settings
  • A love of nature and teaching outdoors
  • Excellent teaching and interpretive skills and experience and comfort with instructional technologies
  • Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion
  • Interest and experience with natural history, environmental education and/or science education
  • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively as a positive contributor to the team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in office software applications
  • Hold current (or willingness to obtain) certifications in community CPR and First Aid (child and adult levels)
  • Comfortability with aquatic watercraft-related activities
  • Ability to work 1 weekend day per week

Nice to Haves

  • Knowledge of Cape Cod natural history, species conservation, and environmental education
  • Experience in youth education, ages 4-14
  • Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching or other equity-based pedagogy

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $18.48-$20.79 per hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is not a benefits eligible position.

Work Schedule
This seasonal position begins in May 2026 and ends in September 2026. Hours are dependent on program scheduling: typically 20 hours per week, Monday through Saturday between 8:00am-4:00pm with occasional weekend work 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.

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