SEASONAL NATURALIST

at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Website:
http://www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay

Location:
Cape Cod

Duration:
June 18–September 3, 2012

Job Type:
Seasonal

Application Deadline:

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced birder and enthusiastic environmental educator to join our staff as a Seasonal Naturalist. Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is an 1,100-acre coastal sanctuary on Cape Cod. Seasonal naturalists will lead informative birding and natural history field walks and programs for adults and families at our Sanctuary; conduct birding trips, marine life cruises, and other wildlife tours within the Cape Cod National Seashore, Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, and other locations on Cape Cod; and provide visitor information and general interpretation of the Sanctuary and coastal community. Period of employment is June 18–September 3, 2012. Starting salary: $10.00/ hour, 25-35 hours/week, shared housing available at $30 per week.

To Apply:

Qualifications:
. Successful candidates must have (or be working towards) a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, wildlife biology, environmental studies or a related field; strong background in field identification of birds (especially shorebirds); and knowledge of basic principles of ecology and natural history. Knowledge of marine biology and coastal ecosystems is preferred. American Red Cross certification in basic first aid and CPR is preferred.

Number of Openings:
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