Field Teacher, Adult Education

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SEASONAL Headquarters, Lincoln, MA, US | 4 days ago Requisition

Salary range: $20.00 to $25.00 hourly

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

Mass Audubon’s Education department is seeking part-time Field Teachers to provide instruction in natural history, birding, and conservation programs to adult audiences at various Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries and other locations. Our Adult Education staff offer courses, certificate programs, and classes throughout the year and throughout Massachusetts. This position requires flexibility in terms of hours, with some seasons requiring more commitment than others and availability on evenings and weekends.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application.

• Participate in collaborative seasonal planning and scheduling with Mass Audubon’s Adult Education team
• Commit to each seasonal teaching schedule
• Participate in all required training and onboarding activities
• Design, deliver, and evaluate assigned programs in alignment with Mass Audubon education goals and practices
• Transportation of adult program participants for some programs
• Comfort with teaching in a variety of habitats

We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

• Broad natural history background with content expertise in one or more specialties (ornithology, art, etc.)
• Ability to effectively lead safe adult education experiences
• Experience teaching adult audiences in person
• Excellent interpersonal teaching skills
• Experience working with diverse audiences, accessibility needs, and learning styles
• Experience and skills to thrive on a collaborative team; strong people skills aligned with Mass Audubon strategic goals
• Proficiency in delivering Microsoft PowerPoint presentations from Mass Audubon catalog
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations within Massachusetts for teaching assignments
• CPR and First Aid Certifications and willingness to take additional safety trainings as needed

• Wilderness First Aid and ACA Watercraft certifications
• Experience teaching specific programs such as ornithology, art (pottery wheels), canoeing and kayaking, herpetology, botany and/or dendrology, and other natural history topics

This position’s pay range is $20.00–$25.00 per hour; actual rate of pay will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is not a benefits eligible position.

This position begins in September 2026 and ends in August 2027. Programming runs seven days per week, including weekends and evenings. Variable schedule, typically 8–16 hours per month. Actual hours are dependent on programs worked, including program planning, delivery, evaluation, and training.

Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.

Mass Audubon embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mass Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.