Seasonal Center Engagement Assistant

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Audubon · Oyster Bay Cove, NY

Part-timeOn-site2w ago

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$19.00 per hourAdditional Job DescriptionEssential FunctionsWork at the front desk of the Visitor's Center on Saturdays and two weekdays, or for events as needed, such as plant sales, Earth Day, bird walks, and volunteer events.Serve as a key holder, ensuring facilities are opened, closed, and secured at appropriate times.Provide staffing support as needed for the gift shop, admissions, and visitor experiences, including public programs, Teen Conservation Ambassadors group meetings, camps, and volunteer groups that are at the center.Support the public programs coordinator with social media posts and communications as needed.Coordinate volunteer onboarding and scheduling, using Volgistics software.Assist as needed with admin, camper tracking documents, Camp Docs reports, databases, bulk mailings, and other items.Assist the Public Programs Coordinator in leading programs both on and off-site.Assist in supervising volunteers assigned to support the front desk and Visitor's Center.Assist with gift shop; count bank, enter new stock into inventory, stock shelves, run reports, advertisement and promotions, etc.Provide basic landscaping support around the immediate building perimeter to ensure the site is attractive to guests in the warmer months, including weed pulling, watering and upkeepAssist in cleaning the Visitor's Center as needed.Participate in scheduled staff meetings and training courses.Support other departments, programs, and events as needed, including maintaining building supplies.Partner 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:Commitment to the Audubon mission.GED or high school diploma required.Valid driver's license with reliable transport required.Experience interacting with the public in a fast-paced environment; ability to remain composed under pressure; experience working at a museum, historic site, or other public-facing facility a plus.Bird and plant identification experience (especially as it relates to Long Island) a plus, but not required.Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to relate to and communicate with staff, volunteers, vendors, and the community.Health insuranceEquity / stock options

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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 : The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center (TRSAC) in Oyster Bay, NY is the first Audubon Songbird Sanctuary in the U.S. established in 1923. The land was gifted by the Roosevelt family to honor President Theodore Roosevelt, who is buried next door a Youngs Memorial Cemetery. The TRSAC recently completed a $3 million renovation of the grounds, gardens, and center, opening the brand-new Wood Thrush Education and Visitor Center in May 2023. The TRSAC is 14 acres of wooded trails, including a large native demonstration garden. The center and grounds are open year-round, attracting nature enthusiasts from near and far. Being a part of the Audubon team means making a difference for birds and conservation. The Seasonal Center Engagement Assistant position is a part-time, seasonal position assisting with essential day-to-day center functions and visitor engagement. The Seasonal Center Engagement Assistant supports the TRSAC by ensuring all visitors and program participants are engaged, animal ambassadors are cared for, and the building is running smoothly. The Seasonal Center Engagement Assistant will be on-site and must provide their own transportation to and from the center. Length of Assignment: June 3rd, 2026 - October 25th, 2026 Hours: 20 hours per week This role is on-site based out of our Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center (TRSAC) in Oyster Bay, NY.

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