Outdoor Field Educator: Nature Programs (Weekend)

Mass Audubon; Milton Village (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum seeks Field Teachers to support weekend and evening animal ambassador programs, including birthday parties and group activities. You’ll teach hands-on environmental education with reptiles, birds, and mammals on- and offsite.

Position begins December 2026 and ends June 2027, with weekend hours and occasional evenings. Travel across Boston area and a CORI/SORI background check are required. This role pays $19–$20 per hour and is not benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to drive a Mass Audubon vehicle.
• Love of nature and outdoor teaching, with interest in natural history or environmental education.
• Strong organizational, time management, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service or childcare and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Commitment to inclusion and ability to collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on nature-based learning experiences at wildlife sanctuaries and program sites.
• Maintain educational supplies, curricula, materials, and resources.
• Assist with planning and development of new programs and activities.
• Monitor participants in indoor and outdoor settings and ensure safety.
• Travel to various sites around Boston to facilitate programming.

Skills

Love of nature

Teaching outdoors

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cultural humility

Driver's license

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

Mass Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum seeks Field Teachers to support weekend and evening animal ambassador programs, including birthday parties and group activities. You’ll teach hands-on environmental education with reptiles, birds, and mammals on- and offsite.

Position begins December 2026 and ends June 2027, with weekend hours and occasional evenings. Travel across Boston area and a CORI/SORI background check are required. This role pays $19–$20 per hour and is not benefits eligible.