Block Education and Outreach Assistant

Block Island Education and Outreach Assistant

Provides support in all aspects of the Block Island Program, including education and outreach, trail maintenance, office duties, scientific activities, and biological monitoring.

• Staff “Nature Hot Spots” outreach program at different preserves around the Island sharing information about Block Island, the trail system, nature programs and the mission of conservation on Block Island. (50%)
• Assist with education/outreach programs about local natural history, conservation heritage, and TNC’s mission on Block Island. (20%)
• Perform trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, and monitor preserves for appropriate use. (10%)
• Assist with biological and legal monitoring and other scientific activities on Nature Conservancy preserves. (5%)
• Clean and maintain Nature Conservancy facilities, including the Ocean View Pavilion, and other duties as assigned. (15%)
• Work long hours, including weekends.
• Work involves several disagreeable elements and/or exposure to job hazards where there is some possibility of injury.
• Work requires occasional physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
• Make day-to-day decisions as delegated by supervisor; may work under limited supervision and supervisor.

• Valid driver’s license, compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
• Position requires completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.
• Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high risk drivers.”

• HS Diploma and 1 year experience.
• Ability to obtain related licenses or certifications such as first aid, CPR, and driver’s license.
• Experience operating landscaping tools in a safe manner.
• Experience in Customer Service.
• Organizing skills.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience or knowledge of natural systems. Knowledge of natural sciences, including but not limited to ornithology, entomology, botany, etc. skills.
• Experience on boats.
• Knowledge of Block Island.
• Ability to complete tasks within assigned time frames, possibly in the absence of supervision.

Position salary is $18 per hour for US employees. The role is a 12‑week position beginning on June 8, 2026 and ending on August 28, 2026, with 30–35 hours per week. Housing is available.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.