Camp

Education Counselor
Location: Topsfield, MA

Lead nature activities and act as a counselor in a natural history day camp for children ages 7 to 11. The camp emphasizes group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Each instructor develops his/her own lessons using field, forest, and wetland habitats on a wildlife sanctuary. Special activities include hiking, canoeing, tide-pooling, and listening to a Native American Storyteller.

Qualifications:

1. Education: B.A. or B.S. in early childhood education or related education degree with appropriate work experience. College students studying early childhood education who have day camp experience will also be considered.
2. Experience in leading natural history activities relating to local environments in a camp setting.
3. Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
4. Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
5. Canoeing experience and American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR Certification.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 11 – August 9, 2013.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary starting at $9.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, résumé, and three references to:
Scott Santino, Camp Director
ssantino@massaudubon.org
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983

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Volunteering with Mass Audubon
Ipswich River offers a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities and internships for people of all interests and experience levels. Volunteers are valued members of the Mass Audubon team and provide an important link to our local communities. Whether you have a lifetime interest in nature or are just getting started, Ipswich River has a place for you.

Volunteer

Audubon Nature Festival
Location: Topsfield, MA

Our 16th annual Audubon Nature Festival will be held on Sunday, June 2. We are seeking volunteers to participate in committees to help with fundraising, publicity, programming, and food. We will also need people to donate baked goods for our bake sale, and, of course, to help on the day of the event with admissions, parking cars, food sales, assisting with children’s activities, and much more.

Raffle Coordinator for Audubon Nature Festival
If you have an outgoing personality, love the sanctuary, and like to make connections in the community, we need you to coordinate our Audubon Nature Festival raffle. It’s a lot of fun, and would only require a couple of hours per week in the spring, along with the event the first Sunday in June.

To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
(978) 887-9264

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Visitor Services
Location: Topsfield, MA

For a rewarding opportunity to experience the many aspects of Ipswich River and interact with our visitors and staff, join us as a Visitor Center Reception Volunteer. Qualifications include a pleasant and professional manner and computer skills. Duties include welcoming and assisting visitors, answering telephones, taking new memberships and program registrations, canoe rentals, and gift shop sales. We offer ongoing training and support and Mass Audubon volunteer benefits. We are seeking volunteers to work one day during the week (on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays) or on the weekends (Saturdays or Sundays).

To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
(978) 887-9264 ext. 7707

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