Part-time

Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Location: S. Wellfleet, MA

This position is 20 hours/week from November to April and 40 hours/week from May to October.

1. Organize and coordinate office operations and procedures. Hire, train, and supervise office administrative staff.
2. Answer phone calls and routine inquiries. Handle requests for information and data. Oversee and assist with program registration.
3. Prepare time sheets. Maintain employee attendance records.
4. Maintain office equipment and office supply inventory.
5. Responsible for accounts receivable and payable, bank deposits, and credit card reconciliation.
6. Perform a variety of secretarial duties using Microsoft Office.
7. Maintain office records. Ensure protection and security of files and records.
8. Responsible for facility rental (nature center, campground, dormitory) and vehicle assignments.
9. Perform other related duties as required.

40 hours per week; may be required to work on weekends and/or evenings. Travel to off-Cape meetings is required.

Qualifications: Applicant must have proficient knowledge of office administration, particularly bookkeeping and bill paying knowledge and experience, as well as the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information. Must have excellent skills in the following areas: interpersonal and customer relations; attention to detail; planning, organizing, and prioritizing; problem solving; written and verbal communication; MS Office at a highly proficient level; and time management. Experience with InDesign helpful.

Compensation and Benefits: Benefits package provided.

To inquire about this position:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Robert Prescott
rprescott@massaudubon.org
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
P.O. Box 236
S. Wellfleet, MA 02663

No phone calls, please.

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Seasonal

Environmental Educator
Location: South Wellfleet, MA

April – June 2013 with possible extension

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic environmental educator to join our staff. Mass Audubon‘s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1100-acre coastal sanctuary on Cape Cod. The Environmental Educator will teach introductory level programs on local wildlife ecology to school groups both at our sanctuary and off-site. This work will take place primarily outside on trails through the salt marsh, tidal flats, and forest. The Environmental Educator will lead interpretative nature walks, engage students in exploration and inquiry activities, and identify local wildlife species.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, biology, wildlife ecology, or closely related field; experience teaching children in indoor and outdoor settings; and a working knowledge of Cape Cod natural history and wildlife. The ability to relate ecological concepts to a diverse range of people and ages is imperative. A desire to improve your skills as a naturalist and teacher, flexibility, love of nature, and a desire to work outside are required. A sense of humor and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Bird identification skills are preferred. This position requires First Aid and CPR certification upon hire, as well as successful completion of a CORI and SORI.

Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary is $10/hour. The number of hours will vary weekly.

To inquire about this position:
Send cover letter and resume (email preferred) to:
Jessica MacManus, School Programs Coordinator
jmacmanus@massaudubon.org
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
PO Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663

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Volunteering with Mass Audubon
Wellfleet Bay 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, Wellfleet Bay has a place for you.

Volunteer

Ecological Management Volunteers
Location: S. Wellfleet, MA

We are starting a regular schedule of ecological management projects every Tuesday and Saturday (except Christmas Day and New Years Day). From 9:30 a.m. to noon, we’ll work on field restoration and invasive plant removal. This project will go through March and in the spring we’ll then turn our attention to creating terrapin turtle habitat. If you can’t commit to the 2 ½ hours, we’re happy to take whatever time you can spare. This will be open to you all Tuesdays and Saturdays as your schedule allows. No RSVP is needed, just show up at 9:30 a.m. And, bring your work gloves!

To inquire about this position:
For more information, please contact:
Diane Silverstein
dsilverstein@massaudubon.org
(508) 349-2615

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Front Desk and Gift Shop
Location: South Wellfleet, MA

This is a terrific introduction to the Sanctuary and a great way to meet new people. Greet and check in our visitors and sell memberships and gift shop items. Shifts are about four hours long, once a week or every other.

Qualifications: A pleasant and professional manner and the ability to make visitors feel welcome. Experience with or willingness to learn cash registers. Training provided.

To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Diane Silverstein, Volunteer Coordinator
dsilverstein@massaudubon.org
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway, Route 6, PO Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
(508) 349-2615 ext 101

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Volunteer Opportunities at Wellfleet Bay
Location: South Wellfleet, MA

Exhibit Docent
As part of our “green building” renovation we have expanded our exhibit area. Docents help our visitors with bird sightings at the feeder observation windows, questions about the new tanks and exhibits, information about our green building design, and general sanctuary orientation. Shifts are 3-4 hours long, once a week in summer, flexible winter hours.

Qualifications: Ability to interact with visitors, and provide information to match varied levels of interest and knowledge. Some knowledge of birds and Cape Cod natural history useful, but training is provided.

To inquire about this position:
If you would like more information about this and other volunteer opportunities at Wellfleet Bay, please contact:

Diane Silverstein, Volunteer Coordinator
dsilverstein@massaudubon.org
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway, Route 6, PO Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
(508) 349-2615

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