Camp Assistant
The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects birds and the places they need today and tomorrow. We work throughout the Americas towards a future where birds thrive because Audubon is a powerful, diverse, and ever-growing force for conservation. Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the hemisphere and more than 1.5 million active supporters.
North America has lost three billion birds since 1970, and more than 500 bird species are at risk of extinction across Latin America and the Caribbean. Birds act as early warning systems about the health of our environment, and they tell us that birds – and our planet – are in crisis. Together as one Audubon, we are working to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss. We do this by implementing on-the-ground conservation, partnering with local communities, influencing public and corporate policy, and building community.
Audubon is committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging. The birds Audubon pledges to protect differ in color, size, behavior, geographical preference, and countless other ways. By honoring and celebrating the equally remarkable diversity of the human species, Audubon brings new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.
The Camp Assistant is preferred to live in housing on Hog Island in order to perform the functions of this position. Audubon will provide the Camp Assistant with a room with shared bath. Meals are provided on Hog Island when the kitchen is in operation. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, and the day revolves around keeping the camp operations in order through customer service and the meal service and programming schedule. Weekend work is required. Some weeks will not include a full schedule and full hours may not be expected all weeks.
**Candidates preferred to be available from May 6 to October 2, 2024.
Compensation:
- Assist with local acquisition of food and supplies, including pickups from local farms, grocery stores, and deliveries, including ferrying groceries and supplies across from the mainland;
- Interface with FOHI volunteers as necessary to ensure delivery completion;
- Help maintain a clean and healthy working environment, including regular removal of trash, recycling and compost;
- Assist Kitchen staff with food prep and cleaning tasks;
- Maintain camp grounds through routine mowing and watering of the gardens;
- Operate camp boats for weekly shuttle needs, including all Saturday boat operations;
- Perform light maintenance including painting, cleaning, and assisting with larger maintenance projects;
- Oversee the Hog Island Nature Store including sales of merchandise, inventory, and restocking.
- Participate in weekly meetings with the Hog Island staff.
- Candidate preferred to be available to work from May 6- October 2, 2024. This is a seasonal role.
- Must be 18 years old or older with a valid Driver’s License;
- Preferred candidate will be able to stand for extended periods of time and able to lift at least 50 lbs (repeatedly throughout the day), as well as walk up to two miles at a time (with or without accommodation);
- Sense of humor, strong work ethic, and flexibility are of paramount importance to this position;
- Available for required weekend work;
- Sincere interest in birds and environmental issues is encouraged, but not required;
- Prior experience in communal live/work spaces preferred;
- Property maintenance, retail sales, work with volunteers preferred;
- Must be able to pass a federal background check;
- Experience with or desire to learn use of small motor or row boats required.