Massachusetts Climate Corps Member

About Mass Audubon 
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org. 

About This Position
Mass Audubon is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and just organization and to providing greater access to nature for everyone. Part of this work requires us to address the historic inequities within the environmental and conservation fields, which is why the Massachusetts Climate Corps (MCC) was created. The MCC aims to empower young professionals from underrepresented communities to become leaders in the environmental and conservation fields. We strive to do this by providing meaningful summer career opportunities at Mass Audubon sanctuaries and/or partner organizations on various climate focused projects initiatives. The Corps is designed to support young adults in refining their professional goals, propelling them forward in their careers, and building the foundation to grow into experts and conservation thought leaders in their respective fields. 

Under the guidance and support of the MCC Corps Leader, the Early Career Science Lead, and Mass Audubon ecologists, an MCC Corps Member works within a team of four Massachusetts Climate Corps members to strengthen Mass Audubon’s climate resilience projects at our sanctuaries and other sites. 

Responsibilities
The Corps Members engage with their supervisors to carry out climate resilience projects through the Massachusetts Climate Corps. Activities mainly include habitat restoration and field work under the supervision and training of the MCC crew leader.  

• Actively participate in coastal resilience, freshwater ecology, urban forestry, and fieldwork training, and professional development workshops and field trips led by Mass Audubon and partner organization staff
• Co-lead a summer research project with a fellow crew member
• Create a research poster and present on research at the Early Career Programs symposium
• Support urban forestry research projects at the Boston Nature Center and other sites in Boston (including but not limited to urban heat mapping, community-based research, tree inventory and identification, etc.)
• Carry out field work to assess the vulnerabilities and improve resilience of urban sanctuary habitats with monitoring activities in woodlands/ forested natural areas, pollinator meadows, and wetlands

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 be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed the following high school, community college, or college level science courses: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in learning about conservation and environmental work and learning new skills
• Demonstrate a strong interest in learning and practicing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and Outlook)
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, on all types of terrain and in all weather conditions

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $18.00-$20.00/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 begins on June 24, 2024 and ends on August 16, 2024. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week.

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.