Assistant Instructor

National Audubon Society•Bremen, ME

1d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

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, and Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere to drive meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. 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 key pillar of the National Audubon Society’s Coasts strategy, combining conservation science, education, outreach, and advocacy to protect seabirds. The institute engages hundreds of visitors through its work at the Hog Island Audubon Camp. The Assistant Instructor Program, formerly known as the Junior Instructor Program, began in 2021 to engage early career naturalists, bird guides, and environmental educators. This fully-fledged program allows participants to gain work experience, network with world-renowned instructor teams, and find mentors. Assistant instructors support camp programming and contribute positively to the experiences of participants. 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. Each assistant instructor will work for one 6-day Hog Island Camp session between May 24, 2026, and September 18, 2026.

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.