Coordinator, Grounds and Maintenance

National Audubon Society•Audubon, PA

1d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove in Audubon, Pennsylvania, is a National Historic Landmark and the first American home of artist and naturalist John James Audubon. The center sits on a 175-acre estate along the Perkiomen Creek, providing a haven for birds, wildlife, and outdoor exploration. The property includes more than seven miles of trails that wind through diverse habitats such as mature woodlands, meadows, riparian corridors, and open fields, offering excellent opportunities for birding and nature observation. The site features a state-of-the-art visitor center with interactive exhibits on birds, conservation, and Audubon’s life and legacy, as well as the historic Mill Grove House, a three-story stone farmhouse built in 1762 that now serves as a museum. Together, the center’s historic, educational, and natural resources make it a unique destination where visitors can connect with the region’s cultural heritage while experiencing the habitats and wildlife of southeastern Pennsylvania. Reporting to the Manager, Center Operations, the Coordinator, Grounds & Maintenance will support the daily operations at John James Audubon Center. The work includes land and habitat management and improvements, maintenance building systems (i.e. plumbing, gutters, minor electrical, painting, carpentry, etc.) and equipment, ensuring accessible and safe grounds experiences for the visiting public, and the engagement and monitoring of volunteers.

Requirements

High school diploma, vocational school certificate or equivalent a plus.
At least three years of experience in land management. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Basic knowledge of habitat management and bird and plant identification.
Ability to maintain, operate and maintain hand and gasoline-operated tools.
Experience with basic trades including plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
Ability to effectively coordinate with other staff and interact positively with visitors to the Center and others in the community.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as alone.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, working conditions and terrains with or without accommodation.
Ability to safely traverse wet or unstable environments with or without accommodation.
Willingness to work weekends and evenings as needed.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
Ability to lift and transport up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional work ethic; be punctual and reliable.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to personal transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds, buildings, equipment, boats, and vehicles.
Maintain property signage along interior boundaries.
Create clean, safe and pleasant environment for visitors and event guests through proper and proactive maintenance of the grounds, vehicles and equipment.
Operate and oversee top working order of equipment required to maintain grass, meadows, forests and trails. In addition, plow snow, treat surfaces for ice, trim trees and perform routine maintenance of equipment and/or arrange for necessary professional services.
Maintain grounds and native habitats for the benefit of birds and people; recommend practices and projects to create optimal habitats.
Co-create and coordinate with the Visitor Experience Manager and Center Director a work order system to prioritize needs and plan for appropriate budgeting and staffing; maintain inventory and maintenance records for equipment and vehicles
Be available to respond to emergency issues.
Prepare for storms to protect property assets and conduct cleanup/repairs following storm impact.
Maintain a working knowledge of Audubon’s conservation priorities and help plan conservation demonstration projects at the Center.
Participate in Audubon and Audubon Mid-Atlantic all-staff calls and staff working groups,
Proactively suggest solutions to operating challenges.
Other job-related duties, including manual labor tasks, as required.
Work schedule will include some weekends or evenings.
Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.
Maintains and fosters culture of safety.