Seasonal Field Educator: Hands-On Nature Learning

Mass Audubon; Manomet (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Audubon is seeking a Field Teacher to lead field trips and in-school programs at North River and Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuaries. You will guide kindergarten through high school students in hands-on hikes, nature exploration, and discovery, aligning with state standards.

The seasonal role runs October 2026 through June 2027, with 0–20 hours per week, Monday–Friday typically 8:00am–4:00pm, and occasional Saturdays. CORI/SORI checks required; travel across Plymouth County is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Love of nature and teaching outdoors.
• Interest and experience with natural history, environmental education and/or science education.
• Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service or childcare and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work collaboratively as a positive contributor to the team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead school program participants in hands‑on nature‑based learning experiences at Mass Audubon Wildlife sanctuaries and at school and program sites.
• Maintain educational supplies, curricula, materials, and resources.
• Assist with the planning and development of new programs and activities as needed.
• Monitor program participants in all types of indoor and outdoor environments and ensure the safety and comfort of all participants.
• Become familiar with and teach a variety of environmental educational activities.
• Engage participants in hands‑on learning that develop ecology and conservation knowledge.
• Assist in setting up before and cleaning up after programs.
• Travel to various sites throughout Plymouth County to facilitate programming.

Skills

Teaching outdoors

Love of nature

Natural history knowledge

Environmental education

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Cultural humility

Team player

Job description

Mass Audubon is seeking a Field Teacher to lead field trips and in-school programs at North River and Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuaries. You will guide kindergarten through high school students in hands-on hikes, nature exploration, and discovery, aligning with state standards.

The seasonal role runs October 2026 through June 2027, with 0–20 hours per week, Monday–Friday typically 8:00am–4:00pm, and occasional Saturdays. CORI/SORI checks required; travel across Plymouth County is expected.