READS (Resources of Earth and Agriculture Discovered and Shared) Assistant Job at National Audubon Society
Overview:
Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the United States and seven countries in 17 state and regional offices, 41 nature centers, and 23 wildlife sanctuaries. Together as one Audubon, we aspire to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss.
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 will bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere. Position Summary:
Compensation:
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 using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon’s state, regional, national, and international programs, nature centers, and chapters have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire, and unite diverse communities in conservation action. As a sentinel species, we recognize that the fate of birds is inextricably tied to the fate of us all.
Audubon has more than 700 staff working across the United States and seven countries in 17 state and regional offices, 41 nature centers, and 23 wildlife sanctuaries. Together as one Audubon, we aspire to alter the course of climate change and habitat loss, leading to healthier bird populations and reversing current trends in biodiversity loss.
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 will bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work throughout the hemisphere.
The READS Assistant will provide support to the READS Coordinator through natural history and agricultural programming, logistical, and mentoring support to our after school nature reading program. In addition, this position may be asked to accompany students on a bus from school to Aullwood, if needed by the school. This is a temporary, part-time on-call position, working 3 weekday afternoon shifts at two sites (Nature Center and Farm) for up to five (5) 10-week sessions per year, average 7 hours per week when in session, spread over the spring and fall.
Compensation:
$15.00/hour
Essential Functions:
- Prepare locations for students, set up tables and chairs
- Prepare program materials, binders, t-shirts, books, etc.
- Prepare one or more 30-minute natural history or agricultural program to present to the students, with an indoor and outdoor component
- Accompany students on an outdoor experience
- Assist/Tutor students with reading on a nature or farm related book
- Provide guidance and mentoring and 1:1 assistance to students
- Clean and return location to order after students depart, including breaking down tables and putting away chairs
- Meet students at school and be the bus guardian, if needed
- Assist READS Coordinator with small program-related projects, as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent required and at least one year experience in an education or mentor role
- Sensitivity and openness to people of different educational, economic, cultural, racial, gender and sexual identities
- Able to follow directions and work independently
- Excellent communication skills and welcoming demeanor
- Strong listening skills
- Previous experience as a mentor a plus
- Passion for conservation and/or interest in nature, birds and sustainable agriculture preferred
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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