Field Teacher, Adult Education

Job Description

Job Description

About Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org.

About This Position
Mass Audubon’s Education department is seeking part-time Field Teachers to provide instruction in natural history, birding, and conservation programs to adult audiences at various Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries and other locations. Our Adult Education staff offer courses, certificate programs, and classes throughout the year and throughout Massachusetts. This position requires flexibility in terms of hours, with some seasons requiring more commitment than others and availability on evenings and weekends.

We are seeking candidates to work at sanctuaries within our different regions. The Northeast region includes Lowell and Newburyport, MA areas; the Central region includes Princeton and Worcester, MA areas; the Boston/Greater Boston area includes Mattapan and Belmont, MA; and the Southeast region includes Marshfield and Attleboro, MA.

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application.

Responsibilities

• Participate in collaborative seasonal planning and scheduling with Mass Audubon’s Adult Education team
• Commit to each seasonal teaching schedule
• Participate in all required training and onboarding activities
• Design, deliver, and evaluate assigned programs in alignment with Mass Audubon education goals and practices
• Transportation of adult program participants for some programs
• Comfort with teaching in a variety of habitats

Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Must Haves

• Broad natural history background with content expertise in one or more specialties (ornithology, art, etc.)
• Ability to effectively lead safe adult education experiences
• Experience teaching adult audiences in person
• Excellent interpersonal teaching skills
• Experience working with diverse audiences, accessibility needs, and learning styles
• Experience and skills to thrive on a collaborative team; strong people skills aligned with Mass Audubon strategic goals
• Proficiency in delivering Microsoft PowerPoint presentations from Mass Audubon catalog
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations within Massachusetts for teaching assignments
• CPR and First Aid Certifications and willingness to take additional safety trainings as needed

Nice to Haves

• Wilderness First Aid and ACA Watercraft certifications
• Experience teaching specific programs such as ornithology, art (pottery wheels), canoeing and kayaking, herpetology, botany and/or dendrology, and other natural history topics

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $20.00-$25.00 per hour; actual rate of pay will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is not a benefits eligible position.

Work Schedule
This position begins in September 2026 and ends in August 2027. Programming runs seven days per week, including weekends and evenings. Variable schedule, typically 8-16 hours per month. Actual hours are dependent on programs worked, including program planning, delivery, evaluation, and training.

Other Requirements
Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.

Mass Audubon’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice
Mass Audubon embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mass Audubon’s mission is to “protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife” by building a strong coalition of employees, volunteers, and community members. We recognize that the environmental movement and field of conservation have been affected by societal systems that have limited opportunity and access for many people. As a result, Mass Audubon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are engaged in an ongoing process of organizational assessment and change, designed to remove barriers and create a workplace where all forms of diversity are recognized and valued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mass Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.