Teacher Naturalist

Mass Audubon • Boston, MA

18h • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass Audubon is seeking a Teacher Naturalist for our Boston region, primarily based out of the Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary in Mattapan, MA. This individual dedicates the majority of their time to developing and teaching programs to youth, families, and adults in accordance with Mass Audubon’s educational philosophy, goals, standards, and practices. This position also may supervise education staff and serve as a resource on natural history, environmental policy, and conservation science issues for visitors, members, other staff, and volunteers. The Teacher Naturalist assists in the coordination, preparation, and marketing of these educational programs and special events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or earth science environmental studies, nature interpretation, or education or equivalent, and least three years of experience in environmental education; or Master’s degree in aforementioned areas of study, and at least one year of related experience
• Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion
• At least one year of supervisory experience
• Requires First Aid and CPR certifications upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local natural history, environmental policies and conservation science issues desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs with one or more sessions that incorporate a broad educational content for youth, families, and adults
• Develop lessons and activities for camp, festivals, events, field trips, and other educational related activities
• Coordinate and support Youth and Family program portfolio including birthday party scheduling and staffing
• Conduct evaluation of programs and other educational related activities
• Coordinate and implement grant-funded in-school programming around planting native plants in schoolyards, including management of grant, evaluation, staff, and materials
• Serve as a resource on natural history, environmental policy, and conservation science issues for internal and external communities (ex, school groups and colleagues)
• Maintain educational supplies, curricula, instructional materials, and resources
• Maintain the safety of all participants and staff as a priority
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of educational programs
• Conduct evaluation of programs and other related activities
• Maintain accurate records of programs and program participants
• Provide work direction for up three (3) non-supervisory full-time employees and/or up to five (5) full-time-equivalent part-time staff or volunteers; this includes providing new employee orientation, assigning work, reviewing and monitoring performance, and providing ongoing training/mentoring
• Participate in planning, writing, and preparation of program catalogs, site-based informational brochures, and education related publications, including e-communications
• Orient visitors, members, and community in Mass Audubon’s mission, programs, and stewardship
• Attend sanctuary staff meetings and actively participate with the Director of Education in statewide education staff meetings, education work groups, and professional development trainings, as required
• Work directly with colleagues to collaborate, evaluate, and evolve our program portfolio, stepping in to support where needed
• Assist in activities during vacation weeks, camp, and special events, and support membership development and fundraising, as needed

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England
• 13 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level