Assistant Instructor

National Audubon Society•Bremen, ME

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people. Audubon’s Seabird Institute is a pillar of National Audubon Society’s Coasts strategy, combining conservation science, education, outreach, and advocacy to protect seabirds. The Seabird Institute engages hundreds of visitors through its work at the Hog Island Audubon Camp. The Assistant Instructor Program, which began in 2021, engages early career naturalists, bird guides, and environmental educators, allowing them to gain work experience, network with instructors, and find mentors. Assistant instructors support camp programming and contribute positively to participant experiences. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, revolving around a six-day/five-night program schedule that includes early morning bird walks, day trips, and evening lectures. This role is on-site at the Maine Hog Island Center in Bremen, ME, with an assignment length from May 24, 2026, to September 18, 2026, with each assistant instructor working one 6-day camp session.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Must be a developing professional naturalist, bird guide, or environmental educator.
Demonstrated interest and passion in the outdoors, birds, wildlife and ability to share that interest with others.
Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in environmental education, conservation or other related field.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
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, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Must be able to successfully complete a background check.
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license to operate Audubon vehicles.

Responsibilities

Help to facilitate day trips, boat trips, and workshops for Hog Island Audubon Camp.
Co-lead bird walks.
Maintain eBird checklists during bird walks.
Help maintain the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants and coworkers.
Interact with campers in a friendly and positive way and contribute to the overall camp community.
Help organize the ‘Mystery of the Day’ competition.
Act as a support role for the camp session as part of a team.
Create a weekly wrap up post for Hog Island social media with 2-3 photos and a short caption that describes highlights from the session.
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.