Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.50
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Flexible Schedule
Employee Discounts
volunteer opportunities
Job Description
The National Audubon Society is a well-established nonprofit conservation organization with a rich history spanning over 120 years. It has garnered a reputation for its science-based, community-driven approach to protecting birds and their habitats across the Western Hemisphere. Their mission hinges on the belief that birds are crucial indicators of the planet's overall health, serving as early warning signals for environmental changes. By focusing on bird conservation, Audubon also contributes significantly to the preservation of the broader environment, ensuring sustainable ecosystems for generations to come. The Society boasts a strong network supported by 800 dedicated staff members and more than... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required preferably in biology or related field
- Experience with and high comfort level in public speaking and interacting with the public on informal basis
- Demonstrated interest in protecting coastal wildlife in North Carolina
- Willingness to work in difficult weather conditions outdoors
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the beach
- Ability to work on weekends and holidays
- Must live in the greater Wilmington, NC area
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferably in biology or a related field
- Experience with and high comfort level in public speaking and interacting with the public on an informal basis
- Experience interacting with local government officials desired
- Demonstrated interest in protecting coastal wildlife in North Carolina
- Knowledge of beach-nesting bird biology preferred
- Willingness to work in difficult weather conditions outdoors
- Must have a reliable means of transportation to and from the beach
- Management or HR experience preferred
- Ability to work on weekends and holidays
- Must live in the greater Wilmington, NC area
- Excellent oral and written communication and public speaking skills
- 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
- Recruit and train volunteers to be bird stewards at nesting colonies on Wrightsville Beach
- Coordinate and organize volunteers' schedules to ensure the greatest possible steward presence at the colony and distribute materials and equipment needed for steward activities
- Perform steward duties at the colonies as needed
- Lead weekly field trips to the colony and organize additional field trips as requested
- Support volunteers, field phone calls and emails, and provide logistical support when possible
- Collect counts of human or dog entry into the posted areas, collect the same from volunteers, and assist with nest censuses in the colony
- Assist with organizing a volunteer appreciation event at end of season
- Assist with coordinating or conducting other volunteer activities as needed
- Maintain and foster culture of safety
- Other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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