[SEMCO] Job Posting: Seasonal Naturalist On the Water at Wellfleet Bay

[Christine Harris Bates]

Seasonal Naturalist - On the Water
Location: South Wellfleet, MA
Sanctuary: Wellfleet Bay
We are seeking an experienced kayaker, birder, and enthusiastic environmental educator to join our staff as a Seasonal Naturalist. Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is a 1,100-acre coastal sanctuary on Cape Cod. This position will focus primarily on water-based programming including leading informative natural history kayak trips, marine life cruises, and scenic boat tours for families and adults. Additionally, the seasonal naturalist will lead birding trips, and other wildlife tours both at the Sanctuary and at off-site locations including within the Cape Cod National Seashore and provide visitor information and general interpretation of the sanctuary and coastal community.
Qualifications

  *   Strong kayaking skills and experience leading public kayak tours;
  *   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, CPR, and small craft safety is preferred (or willingness to obtain);
  *   Must have a valid driver's license;
  *   Must pass a background records check (CORI, SORI and driver's).
Compensation and Benefits
Rate of pay $12.00/hr, 30-40 hours/week. Shared housing may be available at $35 per week.
Additional Comments
Period of employment is June 20-September 4, 2016, with potential opportunity to begin earlier in May as an Environmental Educator leading school groups, if qualified and interested.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to:
Melissa Lowe - Education Coordinator
mlowe at massaudubon.org<mailto:mlowe at massaudubon.org>
Job# 2686


Christine Harris Bates
Education Coordinator: Public Programs
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
508-349-2615 ext. 113

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