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Junior Camp Counselors
Location: Marshfield, MA

A Junior Camp Counselor would be expected to assist the Nature Camp Counselor in carrying out age-appropriate nature-based activities; lead games; serve as a role model for campers; assist in maintaining safety; and assume additional duties as requested.

Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 17 years old by June 15, 2012; have experience working with children; be creative and flexible; have a strong interest in natural science, wildlife and/or outdoor education; have interest in designing and implementing nature-based activities including games and crafts; CPR / First Aid certified through August 2012 or be willing to obtain before June 15th, 2012.

Schedule: Mandatory, on-site training runs June 11-22. Camp runs Monday – Friday, June 25 through August 17.

Benefits: Salary range is $8-$9/hour.

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Amy Quist, Summer Camp Director
aquist@massaudubon.org
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main St.
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 837-9400

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Nature Camp Counselors
Location: Marshfield, MA

Develop and teach hands-on natural history curriculum to campers entering grades K-7; provide leadership for campers and counselors in training; supervise camper health and safety; and regularly communicate with parents and staff. Training includes natural history and teaching techniques.

Qualifications: Must be age 19 or older and have the ability to lead walks on rough terrain and implement nature-based activities. Must have experience with and enjoy working with children; strong interest in natural science, wildlife and/or outdoor education. CPR / First Aid Certified.

Schedule: Must be available from June 11 to August 17, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mandatory, on-site training runs June 11-22. Camp runs Monday – Friday, June 25 through August 17.

Benefits: Salary ranges $9-$11/hour; limited housing is available for $25/week.

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Amy Quist, Summer Camp Director
aquist@massaudubon.org
North River Wildlife Sanctuary
2000 Main St.
Marshfield, MA 02050
(781) 837-9400

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Seasonal

Coastal Waterbird Field Assistant III
Location: Multiple locations

Mid-April to mid-August 2012

Multiple positions based at:

• Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites in Boston and Cape Cod),
• North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield MA (covering field sites Cohasset to Plymouth),
• Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet MA (covering field sites Provincetown to Brewster),
• Nantucket, and
• South Beach, Chatham (*note this position requires living in a remote camp setting on a barrier beach)

Mass Audubon is seeking to fill seasonal Field Assistant III positions to train and supervise staff and volunteers in conducting research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources. Responsibilities include 1) supervise field crew (field assistants and volunteers) to meet research, wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 2) train and supervise field assistants and volunteers in collection and management of biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds, 3) accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 3) assist with sanctuary-based Coastal Waterbird Program staff throughout the region, 4) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, 5) compile data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities, 6) supervise and conduct research on special projects as directed.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience, as well as 3-6 months previous supervisory experience. Three to six months prior experience with piping plover/tern/avian field monitoring, data collection and management required. Applicants should have demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research and management projects. Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Small boat-handling experience preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, able to lift approximately 40 lb, and walk extended distances on beaches and other terrain. Employee must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle.

Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-April through mid-August. Rate of payment is $12.00-$13.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp

To inquire about this position:
Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to coastalbirdjobs@massaudubon.org .

In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012.

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