Island Ranger

Mass Audubon is seeking to fill seasonal Ranger positions to assist with patrolling an island in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Rangers will provide education to beach visitors on the rules of the island and log incidents and/or violations that may occur throughout the nesting shorebird season. This is a field-based position with all days spent at the field site, unless prohibited by weather or other access safety concerns. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp. 

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references with your ADP application.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish the wildlife management, protection, and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program by ensuring that beachgoers do not land in closed areas and remain outside of symbolic fencing for nesting shorebirds
• Assist and coordinate with Coastal Waterbird Program staff in the region to follow best practices for protection and management
• Interact with beachgoers to provide information regarding regulations and beach ecology
• Other tasks as directed

Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Must Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be comfortable on an island with no facilities
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
• Able to work long hours outside in all weather conditions across varied and sandy terrain
• Must have access to a vehicle
• Must pass a driver record check

Nice to Haves

• Small boat-handling experience preferred
• Interest in environmental protection and/or environmental law enforcement

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $19.20-$20.50/hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is not a benefits eligible position.

Work Schedule
This position starts on May 13, 2024 and ends on August 30, 2024. Variable hours and schedule due to weather and site-specific requirements. Typically 30 hours, 3-5 days per week, including work on weekends and holidays (specifically Memorial Day and Fourth of July), 11:00am-6:00pm.

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

Mass Audubon’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice 
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’s mission is to “protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife” by building a strong coalition of employees, volunteers, and community members. We recognize that the environmental movement and field of conservation have been affected by societal systems that have limited opportunity and access for many people. As a result, Mass Audubon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are engaged in an ongoing process of organizational assessment and change, designed to remove barriers and create a workplace where all forms of diversity are recognized and valued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.