Location: Bremen, ME
Full time
Requisition ID: JR1116

About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

Audubon’s Seabird Institute is one of four pillars of National Audubon Society’s Coasts strategy. The program combines conservation science as well as education and outreach with the advocacy might of Audubon’s network to protect seabirds and the places they need. The Seabird Institute engages hundreds of visitors through its work at the Hog Island Audubon Camp.

The work schedule is 40 hours per week, and the day revolves around camp programming on a six-day/ five-night program schedule that includes early morning bird walks, day trips and evening lectures.

The Assistant Instructor Program (formerly known as the Junior Instructor Program) began in the summer of 2021 as a way to engage early career naturalists, bird guides, and environmental educators with our work at Hog Island Audubon Camp. Now this fully-fledged program has expanded to most camp sessions over the season and allows people to gain work experience, network with our world-renowned instructor teams, and possibly find new mentors to continue their career journeys. Assistant instructors support the camp programming and contribute positively to the experiences of participants.

Length of Assignment: 05/24/26 – 09/18/26

• Each assistant instructor will work for one 6-day Hog Island Camp session.

  • Photography of Maine’s Birds and Landscapes: May 24-29, 2026

  • Spring Migration and Monhegan Island: May 24-29, 2026

  • Field Ornithology: June 14-19, 2026

  • Joy of Birding: June 21-26,2026

  • Family Camp 1: July 12-17, 2026

  • Family Camp 2: July 19-24, 2026

  • Mindful Birding: August 30 – September 4, 2026

  • Let’s Go Birding Together!: September 6-11, 2026

  • Fall Migration and Monhegan Island: September 13-18, 2026

Hours: 40 per week

This role is on-site at the Maine Hog Island Center in Bremen, ME.

Compensation:

$19.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Help to facilitate day trips, boat trips, and workshops for Hog Island Audubon Camp.

Co-lead bird walks.

Maintain eBird checklists during bird walks.

Help maintain the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants and coworkers.

Interact with campers in a friendly and positive way and contribute to the overall camp community

Help organize the ‘Mystery of the Day’ competition

Act as a support role for the camp session as part of a team.

Create a weekly wrap up post for Hog Island social media with 2-3 photos and a short caption that describes highlights from the session.

Collaborate with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required Qualifications and Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

Must be a developing professional naturalist, bird guide, or environmental educator. Developing professional refers to candidates within 10 years of their post-graduation date from college, technical school, or a similar program, or those who are transitioning into a new career path.

Demonstrated interest and passion in the outdoors, birds, wildlife and ability to share that interest with others.

Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in environmental education, conservation or other related field.

Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and on varying terrain, and occasionally carry field equipment, with or without accommodation. Must be able to remain stationary for extensive periods of time, transport items up to 30lbs repeatedly throughout the day and traverse over 2 miles at a time without reasonable accommodation.

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Must be able to successfully complete a background check.

Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license to operate Audubon vehicles.

Accommodations

As there is no regular boat transportation service to and from Hog Island and the mainland the Assistant Instructor is required to live in housing on Hog Island in order to perform the functions of this position. Audubon will provide the Assistant Instructor with a private room with shared bathroom.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at