Communication and Outreach Assistant
About The Position
The Communications & Outreach Assistant (COA) represents the Seabird Institute (SI) to the public on all social media and explore.org chat boards (50%), and as a greeter and interpreter at the Project Puffin Visitor Center in Rockland, Main (50%). An engaging communicator in-person and virtually, the COA brings the story of the program’s 50-year history to life for children, adults, and families, helps people understand the necessity of this applied conservation work, and inspires the public to become personally invested in conservation action and donors and community activists. A food stipend and shared housing will be provided at Audubon’s Todd Wildlife Sanctuary, located at 12 Audubon Road, Bremen, Maine. Remote work for the first month may be considered.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing or hold a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education, Environmental Studies, Biology, Communications, or have relevant work experience.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Must have ability to operate or learn additional platforms including Slack, Zoom, Canva, Asana, and explore.org systems.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to write clearly.
- Adept problem-solving skills with the ability to diffuse difficult situations online.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be a self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in communications and environmental education is preferred.
- Familiarity with spotting scopes, binoculars, point of sale register systems, and camping equipment is a plus.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Responsibilities
- Learn the history of Audubon and SI; how to identify Gulf of Maine seabirds; natural history of the Maine Coast with the goal of working independently as an educator.
- Serve as the point person and moderator for operating remote explore.org wildlife cam channels which includes creating featured content updates, responding to comments, running live virtual events, holding weekly office hours.
- Collaborate with explore.org staff to facilitate live events, naming and hatching date contests, etc.
- Create educational content for the wildlife cams and moderate any problems that arise on the independent chat boards.
- Write social media posts, assist with content creation, and support weekly Seabird Island News publication.
- Work with Project Puffin Visitor Center Manager to support visitor center operations, including point-of-sale processes; educational interpretation; and inventory management.
- Assist mainland staff with logistics runs, which includes driving to boat docks, bus and limo stops as needed.
- Assist mainland-based staff with procurement of supplies, packing groceries, research supplies and mail in waterproof island transport bags; cleaning and filling water jugs for resupplying research stations, etc.
- Ensure shared housing facility is properly and consistently maintained and cleaned.
- Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A food stipend and shared housing will be provided at Audubon’s Todd Wildlife Sanctuary, located at 12 Audubon Road, Bremen, Maine.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
