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Location

Santa Fe, NM | United States

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Job description

The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.

North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds – and our planet – are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.

Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.

The purpose of the summer camp educators will be to assist in the development and implementation of summer camp programs conducted by Audubon Southwest and the Randall Davey Audubon Center. The educators will be supervised directly by the Summer Camp Director at the Randall Davey Audubon Center in Santa Fe. We will hire a total of 4 educators. There will also be the opportunity to work with community groups and other public programs on occasion. These positions are classified as full-time, seasonal, and paid at a rate of $15-17 per hour depending on experience. Typical hours will be either 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Training start date is May 28, 2024, with camp programs running June 3rd -July 26th. The projected end date is August 1, 2024. This is an in-person position and does not have flexible hours.

 

Applications must be submitted through Audubon’s online job portal, including a resume and short introduction/cover letter describing why you are a qualified candidate for the position. Candidates should apply by April 1st for best consideration.

 

This position is an on-site position located at the Randall Davey Audubon Center in Santa Fe, NM.

 

Compensation:

$15.00-$17.00 / hour

• Lead groups of children outdoors and in-classrooms through innovative environmental education activities and curricula at the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary (RDAC);
• Assist in developing and implementing innovative environmental education activities and curricula for the summer day camps for children ages 5-12.
• Ensure daily safety and well-being for summer campers.
• Mentor teen youth volunteers.
• Interact professionally and positively with students, teachers, parents, and visitors.
• Maintain and enhance existing activities/curricula, including the upkeep of program materials and resources.
• Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward to students and community.
• Interact with the public to provide information about Audubon and Audubon’s mission, answer specific questions for visitors associated with the Randall Davey Audubon Center and be a positive ambassador of Audubon.

• Minimum of two years professional experience working in the field of environmental education, natural history, science education.
• Experience working with groups of elementary-level students (PreK-5th grade);
• Creative ability to design, write and evaluate environmental education curricula, lesson plans and activities.
• Skills teaching in formal and informal settings to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent public speaking and group management skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate with people of varying backgrounds.
• Hard working, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work individually and in a team setting.
• Professional and friendly manner.
• Background in New Mexico natural history desirable.
• CPR & First Aid certified preferred.
• Up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time, lift loads up to 25 lbs., and traverse uneven terrain for over 2 miles. Must be able to lead groups in an outdoor setting, including being able to traverse the trails and uneven terrain of the Nature Center and surrounding properties and preserves in variable weather conditions.

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [email protected] . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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