Weekend Field Teacher: Nature Education & Animal Programs

Mass Audubon; Milton (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. Teach hands-on environmental education with reptiles, mammals, and birds on and offsite, at and around the Blue Hills corridors.

The role emphasizes safety, planning, and engaging diverse participants while traveling to various sites around Boston. Training and CORI/SORI checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching outdoors and in informal settings to diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to drive a Mass Audubon vehicle.
• Interest in natural history, environmental education, or science education.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on environmental education programs with animal ambassadors.
• Maintain supplies, curricula, and teaching materials.
• Assist in planning new programs and activities.
• Ensure safety and comfort of participants in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Travel to various sites around Boston to facilitate programming.
• Set up and clean up before and after programs.
• Engage participants to develop ecology and conservation knowledge.

Skills

Outdoor education

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Inclusion practices

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Species handling comfort

Job description

Mass Audubon’s Blue Hills Trailside Museum seeks Field Teachers to support weekend and evening animal ambassador programs. Teach hands-on environmental education with reptiles, mammals, and birds on and offsite, at and around the Blue Hills corridors.

The role emphasizes safety, planning, and engaging diverse participants while traveling to various sites around Boston. Training and CORI/SORI checks apply.