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Art Education Counselor
Location: Topsfield, MA

Lead art 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. Develop art lessons using field, forest, and wetland habitats on a wildlife sanctuary.

Qualifications:

• Education: B.A. or B.S. in early childhood education or related education degree with appropriate work experience.
• Experience in leading art activities and translating them into a camp setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
• American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR Certification.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., August 13 – 24, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $12.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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Assistant Director
Location: Topsfield, MA

Direct and lead nature activities in a natural history day camp for children ages 7 to 11, with the assistance of 4 counselors and 5 assistant counselors. The camp emphasizes group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Special activities include hiking and canoeing.

Qualifications:

• Education: B.A. or B.S. in education or related degree with appropriate work experience.
  
• Experience in leading natural history activities relating to local environments in a camp setting.
  
• Ability to supervise staff and develop age-appropriate natural history lessons.
  
• Interest in, and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
  
• Certification in American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR.
  
• Certification in American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue and Small Craft Safety, Canoe.
  

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 12 – August 10, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $12.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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Canoe Activities Counselor
Location: Topsfield, MA

Lead canoe trips on the Ipswich River 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.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
• Ability to follow direction and work in a team atmosphere.
• Canoe experience and the ability to teach paddling skills.
• Certification in American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue and Small Craft Safety-Canoe. (Training provided)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 18 – August 24, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $8.50/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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Day Camp Assistant Counselor
Location: Hammond Nature Center, Marblehead, MA

Lead nature activities and act as an assistant counselor in a small natural history day camp for three one-week sessions. The camp emphasizes group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning.

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
• Ability to follow direction and work in a team atmosphere.
• A genuine interest in the outdoors.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., July 9 – August 3, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $8.00/hour.

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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Day Camp Assistant Counselor
Location: Topsfield, MA

Lead nature activities and act as a counselor in a nature day camp for children ages 7 to 11. The camp emphasizes group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Special activities include hiking, canoeing, and listening to a Native American Storyteller.

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
• Ability to follow direction and work in a team atmosphere.
• Canoe experience.
• A genuine interest in the outdoors.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 18 – August 3, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $8.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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Education Counselor
Location: Hammond Nature Center, Marblehead & Cox Reservation, Essex

Lead nature activities and act as a counselor in a small natural history day camp for children ages 5 to 10. The camp emphasizes group cooperation, nature study, and experiential learning. Each instructor develops lessons using field, forest, and wetland habitats in local natural areas.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience in leading natural history activities relating to local environments in a camp setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
• Canoeing experience and American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR Certification.

Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., July 9 – August 17, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $9.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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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, and listening to a Native American Storyteller.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Experience in leading natural history activities relating to local environments in a camp setting.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
• Canoeing experience and American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR Certification.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 12 – August 10, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $9.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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Pre-K Assistant Counselor
Location: Topsfield, MA

Lead nature activities and act as a counselor in a nature day camp for children ages 4 to 6. The program combines crafts and games with sensory awareness activities, simple investigation, and firsthand observation of plant and animal life on a wildlife sanctuary.

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team atmosphere.
• A genuine interest in the outdoors.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 18 – August 24, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $8.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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Pre-K Assistant Director
Location: Topsfield, MA

Direct and teach natural history activities for children ages 4 to 6 in a small nature camp pre-k program with the assistance of three staff. The program combines crafts and games with sensory awareness activities, simple investigation, and first hand observation of plant and animal life on a wildlife sanctuary.

Qualifications:

• Education: B.A. or B.S. in early childhood education with appropriate work experience.
• Experience in leading nature activities relating to local environments in a camp setting.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate camp staff.
• Ability to develop age-appropriate nature lessons, and set up a hands-on teaching room.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share experiences with them.
• Certification in American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 12 – August 24, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $12.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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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Pre-K Education Counselor
Location: Topsfield, MA

Develop and teach natural history activities for children ages 4 to 6 in a small summer camp preschool program. The program combines crafts and games with sensory awareness activities, simple investigation, and firsthand observation of plant and animal life on a wildlife sanctuary.

Qualifications:

• 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; knowledge of the outdoors.
• Experience in leading nature activities relating to field, forest, and wetland habitats.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
• Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share outdoor experiences with them.
• Certification in American Red Cross First Aid and Community CPR.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 12 – August 24, 2012.

Benefits: Salary starting at $9.00/hour

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, 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

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. Minimum age for volunteers is 14 unless otherwise noted.

If you are interested in learning more about any of the following volunteer opportunities, please contact our volunteer coordinator:

Susan Baeslack
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
(978) 887-9264 ext. 7707

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Audubon Nature Festival
Location: Topsfield, MA

Sunday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Our annual Audubon Nature Festival will be held on Sunday, June 3. 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.

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

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Earth Day Eastern Point Beach Cleanup
Location: Gloucester, MA

Saturday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Help collect debris washed into the cove at Mass Audubon’s Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary in Gloucester. Bring work gloves, your friends and family, and a picnic lunch to enjoy on the rocks afterwards as you take in the ocean view.

Please contact Sue Baeslack if you plan to come. Directions on our website: http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Eastern_Point/index.php

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

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Gardeners
Location: Topsfield, MA

If you are a gardener who has a few hours to spare each week, and would like to help care for our backyard bird habitat and butterfly gardens, we would love your help. Familiarity with organic gardening methods and native plants is preferred. Our small gardening group meets on Tuesday mornings April through October to work together in the gardens.

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

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High School Senior Internships
Location: Topsfield, MA

It‘s not too early to be thinking about what you might like to do for your high school senior internship. Assist with ecological management, trail maintenance, and other property projects while learning about the natural history of the sanctuary. You‘ll get your hands dirty, but feel a real satisfaction in the projects you help to complete. Call for more information and an application. Please apply early to allow time for the application and interview process before your school’s deadline.

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

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Office Assistant
Location: Topsfield, MA

Help out in our friendly, informal, but busy office. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist our office staff on weekends (particularly on Sundays). You should be detail-oriented and have previous experience in dealing with the public. Computer experience and familiarity with the sanctuary is a plus. Training provided.

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

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Plant Divisions Needed for Audubon Nature Festival Plant Sale
Location: Topsfield, MA

If you would be willing to pot up some divisions from your perennials in the spring to donate to our Audubon Nature Festival plant sale, please contact Sue Baeslack. We’ll send you a reminder as the gardening season approaches, along with a list of plants we are looking for.

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

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Sugaring Off
Location: Topsfield, MA

The sanctuary will run weekend tours of its maple sugaring operation on Saturday, February 25, and Saturdays and Sundays, March 3 & 4, March 10 & 11, and March 17 & 18. We are looking for volunteers to give guided tours (training date: Saturday, February 11, 9:00 a.m. to noon), as well as bakers and soup-makers to make food for us to sell, plus people to help with parking, food sales, and more. Applications for guiding should be made by February 3; all others by February 17.

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

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Work for Wildlife Statewide Volunteer Day
Location: Topsfield, MA

Saturday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Projects for all ages will include invasive plant removal, trail improvement, garden cleanup, and firewood stacking. Project descriptions and registration will be available by March 1 at: www.massaudubon.org/workforwildlife.

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

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