Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
hourly pay
flexible schedule
On-site RV hookup
Seasonal position
Outdoor work environment
training provided
Opportunity to contribute to conservation
Job Description
The National Audubon Society is a prestigious nonprofit conservation organization with over 120 years of dedicated, science-based, community-driven impact. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to protecting birds and their habitats, Audubon recognizes birds as vital indicators of the planet's health. Through their sentinel roles, birds highlight environmental changes and motivate global conservation efforts. The society operates throughout the Western Hemisphere, uniting diverse stakeholders across habitats, borders, and political viewpoints to achieve collaborative and lasting conservation results. With a robust team of 800 staff and a supportive community of over 1.9 million advocates, Audubon stands as a dynamic and expanding force,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have an RV
- Valid driver’s license
- Personal cell phone with service provider
- Ability to make sound decisions related to safety and security
- Comfortable working with youth and the public
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Reliable and punctual
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Preferred experience as a park host or work camper
- Preferred experience in maintenance or customer service roles
- Ability to traverse 2 miles for trail sweeps
- Ability to lead walking tours preferred
- First Aid and CPR certification preferred
- Commitment to organizational values
- Multi-lingual preferred
Job Qualifications
- Must have an RV
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability to drive utility vehicle, ATV, riding mower, tractor, and/or 12-15 passenger van a plus
- Must have a personal cell phone with the service provider
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
- Ability to make sound decisions related to safety and security
- Must be eager to learn and share knowledge
- Must be comfortable working with youth and the public
- Must be self-motivated and able to both follow directions and work independently
- Must demonstrate the ability to be reliable and punctual
- Preferred experience as a park host or work camper in a state or national park setting
- Preferred experience in general maintenance, working with the public, and/or in customer service roles
- Bird and plant identification experience especially as it relates to Texas is a plus but not required
- Ability to traverse at least 2 miles with or without accommodation to conduct trail sweep preferred
- Ability to lead walking tours and programs while outdoors on and off-trail preferred
- Experience with active, outdoor work, including hiking and observing wildlife in physically strenuous settings, variable weather conditions, remote locations, and hazardous terrain preferred
- First Aid and CPR certification is preferred
- Multi-lingual preferred (Spanish, English, ASL, etc.)
- Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued
Job Duties
- Open/close the front gate to visitors at the appropriate time
- Provide assistance in set-up/clean-up of facility rentals
- Unlock/lock Visitor Center at opening/closing
- Check trails and roads before opening/closing for obstacles due to weather, overgrowth, or visitors
- Check/restock supplies at the pavilion bathroom during opening/closing
- Check/restock supplies at center bathrooms during opening/closing
- Communicate supply and maintenance needs to the Center Resource Coordinator
- Provide customer service support as assigned
- Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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