at National Audubon Society - Maine Audubon in Bremen, Maine, United States
Job Description
Location: Maine Summer Seabird Restoration Program
Full time
Requisition ID: JR1037
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 Communications & Outreach Assistant (COA) represents the Seabird Institute (SI) to the public on all social media and explore.org chat boards (50%), and as a greeter and interpreter at the Project Puffin Visitor Center in Rockland, Main (50%). An engaging communicator in-person and virtually, the COA brings the story of the program’s 50-year history to life for children, adults, and families, helps people understand the necessity of this applied conservation work, and inspires the public to become personally invested in conservation action and donors and community activists. A food stipend and shared housing will be provided at Audubon’s Todd Wildlife Sanctuary, located at 12 Audubon Road, Bremen, Maine. Remote work for the first month may be considered.
Length of Assignment: 04/01/2026 – 08/31/2026
Hours: 40 per week
This role is on-site at Seabird Institute in Bremen, ME.
Compensation:
$19.00 / hour
Essential Functions
Learn the history of Audubon and SI; how to identify Gulf of Maine seabirds; natural history of the Maine Coast with the goal of working independently as an educator.
Serve as the point person and moderator for operating remote explore.org wildlife cam channels which includes creating featured content updates, responding to comments, running live virtual events, holding weekly office hours.
Collaborate with explore.org staff to facilitate live events, naming and hatching date contests, etc.
Create educational content for the wildlife cams and moderate any problems that arise on the independent chat boards.
Write social media posts, assist with content creation, and support weekly Seabird Island News publication.
Work with Project Puffin Visitor Center Manager to support visitor center operations, including point-of-sale processes; educational interpretation; and inventory management.
Assist mainland staff with logistics runs, which includes driving to boat docks, bus and limo stops as needed.
Assist mainland-based staff with procurement of supplies, packing groceries, research supplies and mail in waterproof island transport bags; cleaning and filling water jugs for resupplying research stations, etc.
Ensure shared housing facility is properly and consistently maintained and cleaned.
Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
Other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Must be pursuing or
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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