Teacher/Counselors
Location: Easthampton, MA
Teacher/Counselors are needed for the following programs: Hummingbirds, ages 4 ½-6; Kingfishers; ages 7-8, and Great Blue Herons; ages 9-12. Each program will have daily natural history themes such as birds, trees, and insects, which are studied through discovery hikes, games and crafts. Great Blue Herons will go canoeing two days during a two-week session.
Schedule: June 12-August 31 (some flexibility in these dates).
Qualifications: Applicants should be at least 18 years of age, have experience working with young children, and a sense of fun. Environmental Education experience is very helpful. Applicants must have CPR/First aid certification or willing to obtain. Counselors interested in working with the Great Blue Herons should have experience canoeing and water safety experience or willingness to obtain. CORI, SORI checks required.
Compensation and Benefits: Paid training is provided. Salary: $9/hr
To inquire about this position:
Send resume, cover letter, and names and phone numbers of 3 references to:
Patti Steinman
psteinman@massaudubon.org
Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries
127 Combs Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
Detailed job descriptions available upon request.
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Citizen Environmental Educators
Location: Easthampton, MA
Meet most Thursdays and other day on occasion. Are you interested in teaching children about nature? Perhaps you are considering a career in teaching and would enjoy trying it out? Maybe you are interested in a meaningful way to contribute to Mass Audubon’s conservation mission? This program may be for you!
Citizen Environmental Educators receive natural history training, learn educational method, work with experienced educators, become part of a dedicated team. After training, Educators help lead school children on nature and science based walks. With your help... no child will be left inside!
Qualifications: Successful interview, background check and training are required.
Compensation and Benefits: Educators receive natural history training, learn educational method, work with experienced educators, and become part of a dedicated team.
To inquire about this position:
To get involved or to ask a question about the Educators,
Patti Steinman, Education Coordinator
psteinman@massaudubon.org
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Ecological Management Volunteers
May 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at Graves Farm
Salamander cover boards
May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon
Grounds crew projects
May 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Arcadia
Salamander cover boards
May 26
Breeding bird census at Arcadia from 6 to 10 a.m.
Grounds crew projects from 9 a.m. to noon
June 2 from 9 a.m. to noon
Mill River dragonflies
June 9
Grassland bird count at Arcadia from 7 to 10 a.m.
Grounds crew projects from 9 a.m. to noon
June 16
Breeding bird census at Graves Farm from 6 to 10 a.m.
Grounds crew projects from 9 a.m. to noon
June 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Arcadia
Plant monitoring
June 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Arcadia
Vegetation sampling
July 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Arcadia
Vegetation Sampling
July 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Arcadia
Water chestnut control
August 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Arcadia
Purple loosestrife control (wear long pants and water footwear)
To inquire about this position:
To get involved or to ask a question, email:
Mary Shanley-Koeber, Sanctuary Director
mshanley@massaudubon.org
Mass Audubon
127 Combs Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
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Thursday & Saturday Property Crew
Location: Easthampton, MA
Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries need Property Crew Volunteers to maintain native landscaping, post boundaries, maintain trails, repair buildings and equipment, ensure safety and comfort of visitors and program participants, build bird houses, prepare the sanctuaries for special events and more. This team meets every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arcadia Visitor Center and some Saturdays also from 9 a.m. to noon. Some activities are indoors in our workshop and occur even on rainy days.
To inquire about this position:
To get involved or to ask a question about the crew, email:
Mary Shanley-Koeber, Sanctuary Director
mshanley@massaudubon.org
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