Seasonal Assistant, Conservation

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 Seasonal Assistant, Conservation supports Aullwood Audubon’s conservation and operations tasks and activities including daily livestock care, habitat stewardship, and maintenance support including but not limited to snow removal and trail maintenance. The position assists with feeding and caring for farm animals, maintaining barns, pastures, fences, and agricultural facilities, performing routine conservation and land management activities, provides administrative support for conservation projects, such as the Native Plant Sale, and assists the Maintenance Department with snow and ice removal and other projects. This role works with the Conservation team to ensure Aullwood’s conservation areas remain safe, functional, and welcoming.
This role is on-site at Aullwood Audubon.
Start date: 11/15/26 - End date: 5/15/27
Hours: 32 hours per week
Compensation:
$19.00/hour
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions:
Assist with twice daily feeding, watering, and welfare checks of livestock.
Clean stalls, pens, feeders, waterers, and animal enclosures; replenish bedding and maintain sanitary conditions.
Assist with moving animals between pastures and barns as directed.
Monitor animals for visible signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior and report concerns to supervisor
Assist with inventorying feed, bedding, and other livestock supplies.
Support routine livestock management activities such as veterinary visits, hoof care appointments, and animal transport preparations.
Keep farm facilities clean and neat, including barns and storage areas. Assist with habitat management projects, including invasive species removal.
Support planting, watering, and maintenance of native trees, shrubs, gardens, and enhancement/restoration areas.
Assist with pasture maintenance.
Once trained, operate equipment including tractors, utility vehicles, zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, snow blowers and other power and hand tools following Audubon safety procedures.
Assist staff with volunteer workdays and stewardship projects.
Interact professionally with visitors and answer general questions about Aullwood operations.
Support special events, educational programs, and seasonal activities through event setup, operational assistance, and cleanup, with a primary focus on Aullwood’s Native Plant Sale
Promote a safe and welcoming environment for visitors, volunteers, and staff.
Follow all Audubon safety policies and procedures.
Assist during emergency situations, including severe weather response and animal-related emergencies.
Assist with daily water test and/or Guest Services at the Farm, when necessary.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact and innovation.· Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma, GED, vocational training, or equivalent experience required.
Experience working with mammalian livestock is required
Experience with agriculture, landscaping, grounds maintenance, parks, conservation, or related outdoor work preferred.
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate tractors, utility vehicles, mowers, snow blowers, and common hand and power tools.
Ability to work around livestock and agricultural environments.
Knowledge of basic safety practices and ability to recognize and address hazards.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and the public and to maintain positive and effective working relationships.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and special events.
Ability to lift and maneuver up to 80 pounds regularly, with or without accommodation
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and traverse uneven terrain with or without accommodation.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as operating Audubon vehicles is a requirement of this role to perform essential functions.
Experience using Microsoft Office and email applications preferred.
Interest in conservation, sustainable agriculture, environmental education, or natural resource management preferred.
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
EEO Statement
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