Land & Facilities Assistant

National Audubon Society, Inc.; Sharon Center (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading conservation organization as a Land & Facilities Assistant. This seasonal role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, assisting in the maintenance of beautiful habitats and facilities. You'll engage in hands-on tasks like mowing, weeding, and minor carpentry, all while contributing to the preservation of nature. Ideal for those who love the outdoors and want to make a difference, this position provides a chance to work with a passionate team on meaningful projects. If you're ready to embrace the great outdoors and help protect vital ecosystems, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework in land management preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining wildlife habitat and visitor areas.
• Supervise volunteer work crews and perform general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

College coursework in land management

Tools

Power equipment (drills, chainsaws, mowers)

Large vehicles (trucks, tractors)

Job description

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Land & Facilities Assistant

Apply locations Sharon, CT time type Part time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id JR675

Position Summary:

The Sharon Audubon Center and Miles Audubon Sanctuary comprise nearly 2,000 acres of forest, trails, wetlands, fields, gardens, and grounds, managed primarily to provide excellent habitat for birds. An additional objective is to provide a safe, welcoming, and accessible venue for people to enjoy the landscape and wildlife of Northwest CT. Achieving these objectives requires intensive management during the growing season. The Land & Facilities Assistant is a seasonal position, with a 35-hour work week, reporting to Sharon Audubon’s Land and Facilities Manager, to assist as needed with all aspects of maintaining wildlife habitat, visitor areas, facilities, and buildings at the Sharon Audubon Center and Miles Sanctuary. Start and end dates are negotiable, but ideally from May 1 through September 30.

Compensation: $20.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Working under the direction of the Land and Facilities Manager:

• Mowing/trimming of lawns, grassland habitats, and wildflower meadows
• Mechanical control of invasive species throughout the property
• Minor tree work such as pruning, removal of small trees, keeping trails clear of obstructions
• Wood-splitting or chipping downed wood
• Weeding, planting, transplanting in our native plant gardens
• Supervising volunteer work crews (requires working on some Saturdays)
• Minor carpentry and repairs of boardwalks, fences, buildings and facilities
• General maintenance and upkeep such as disposal of materials or cleaning as needed

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma
• Current CT driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team or independently
• Positive, problem-solving approach to a variety of situations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in a variety of terrains and weather conditions
• Background check

Preferred:

• College coursework or degree in land management, natural resource management, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Carpentry/construction skills strongly preferred
• Experience working with power equipment such as drills, chainsaws, mowers.
• Experience driving large vehicles such as trucks, tractors.
• Experience supervising volunteers of all ages with an emphasis on safety, clear instructions or training, and coordinated effort.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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About Us

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Since 1905, Audubon’s vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization.