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[Erica Marx <ericavanetten AT gmail.com>]

The Seabird Restoration Program (Project Puffin) of the Science Division of the National Audubon Society is seeking applicants for a 6-month Program Assistant position coordinating residential programs at the Audubon Camp in Maine on Hog Island for adults and teens.  The position would be based out of Ithaca, NY (at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology) from March - May and then the person would travel to Maine from mid-May through June and be based on Hog Island in Bremen, Maine.  In July and August some work would be in Maine, and there would be some flexibility to either work from Ithaca or Maine.  See position description copied below.

Website of the Audubon Camp in Maine: http://projectpuffin.org/OrnithCamps.html 

To apply: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1291/job

Applications will be reviewed beginning Friday, February 24th and interviews scheduled for February 29th.  Please feel free to distribute this posting widely.  Thank you!

Erica Marx

Hog Island Program Coordinator
National Audubon Society

Position Summary:

Audubon’s first Nature Study Camp for teachers and adult students was launched at Hog Island in 1936. Since then the Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine has offered reidential environmental education programs for adults, teens, families and conservation leaders on Hog Island in Muscongus Bay, Maine. Sessions are taught by some of the country’s leading birders, scientists, authors and environmental educators.

 
Building on the traditions of Hog Island’s legendary ornithology instructors, Roger Tory Peterson and Allan D. Cruickshank, today’s instructors are world-class ornithologists and enthusiastic teachers. Group sizes of 10 to 15 participants ensure personalized instruction for all. Accomodations at Hog Island are in authentic early-20th-century buildings at the edge of the sea.

 
The Hog Island Program Assistant will provide office and administration support for the Program Manager from the Ithaca, New York office until approximately mid-May when the position location transitions to the Hog Island Camp facilities in Bremen, Maine (travel expenses are reimbursable).

 
While in Maine, the Program Assistant is required to live and work on Hog Island; a semi-private room on the island and shared bath are provided. During the camp sessions, the Program Assistant is expected to join the campers and other staff for meals in the dining hall. There will also opportunities to join campers on field trips and in educational workshops.

Essential Functions:

Work closely with the Hog Island Program Manager and Registrar to coordinate delivery of June-September 6-day residential programs at the Audubon Camp in Maine.

Work at the Ithaca, NY office from February to mid-May and relocate to Bremen, Maine during camp sessions (housing is provided on Hog Island)

Field telephone and email inquiries about the program and facilities, responding  in a timely manner

Assist Hog Island campers with the logistics of getting to and departing from the camp
Assist with Hog Island marketing and publicity, updates to social networking sites

Mail registration, enrollment and informational materials to enrolled campers, manage online and paper files on campers, follow through with registered campers to complete files

Manage paperwork required for payment to Hog Island instructors
Manage and update the Hog Island website

Administer the pre-camp and post-camp online evaluations, create reports
During camp sessions meet with instructors and camp director daily, create program materials to ensure smooth operation of camp (schedules, contact lists, sign-up sheets, name tags, housing lists, etc.)

Prepare tuition revenue deposit reports for the SRP Office Manager
Operate with competence: online documents, word processing, spreadsheets, online surveys, graphic design, and camper registration programs

Other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications and Experience:

At least a B.S., minimum of 1 years of registration, marketing, administration or similar training or equivalent experience.

Must possess a valid driver’s license
Competence with computer programs including Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, basic HTML and CSS skills, as well as use of online database, social networking and filesharing sites. 

An understanding and appreciation for working for a decentralized organization where excellent communication skills and online coordination skills are essential

Ability to work with minimal supervision at times and problem solve in fast-paced camp environment
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

Highly Desirable Experience:

Operation of hand-held radios
Driving 7-passenger vans

Prior experience working in a nature camp or environmental education setting
Birding experience 

First aid training
Small motor and row boat operation

 
Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely get in and out of boats, and participate in nature hikes. 
 

Schedule:  

Approximately 20 hours per week in Ithaca and 40 hours per week on Hog Island during camps sessions

Compensation:

$13-15/hour, depending on qualifications
Housing and food provided while based in Maine on Hog Island

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For more information:

Erica Marx
Hog Island Program Coordinator

National Audubon Society 
159 Sapsucker Woods Road

Ithaca, NY 14850
(607)257-7308 x14 (office)

607-279-6402 (cell)