National Audubon Society · 23 hours ago
Maple Sugaring Assistant
Huntington, VT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $19/hrThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Maple Sugaring Assistant will be responsible for maintaining the sugarhouse, preparing equipment, assisting with tapping, and engaging with volunteers and visitors during the sugaring season.
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Responsibilities
Stack and maintain sugarhouse firewood, ensuring a full supply is available for maple syrup production throughout the season
Prepare taps, buckets, and other equipment for the sugarbush, track tapped trees, monitor bucket and tap condition, and assess tree productivity
Assist with tapping the sugarbush, including leading volunteers and providing clear instructions on proper tapping techniques
Prepare and maintain the sugarhouse for syrup production, including cleaning pans, assembling equipment, stacking firewood, wiping counters, and keeping the space tidy and presentable
Gather sap from approximately 600 trees, including driving a tractor when needed; respond to sap runs promptly, which may occur several consecutive days and any day of the week
Perform end-of-season cleanup, including removing taps and buckets, washing and stacking equipment, cleaning pans, and ensuring all tools and the sugarhouse are left safe and presentable
Work with volunteers and visitors throughout the season, including assisting with sap gathering and demonstrations during Sugar-on-Snow events
Operate and maintain the tractor, routinely checking diesel, oil, and other fluid levels, and report any issues immediately to the Center Director
Support Sugar-on-Snow Parties (March 21–22) by assisting with demonstrations, visitor engagement, and sap gathering as needed
Maintain cooperative and productive relationships with all Audubon personnel and perform other duties as assigned related to sugaring operations
Qualification
Required
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in fostering an inclusive workplace
A valid driver's license to operate Audubon vehicles. Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work beginning February through mid-April
Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather; including rain, sleet, snow etc
Must have experience using hand and power tools as well as the sugaring equipment
Able to shovel, chop ice and stack firewood on a regular basis
Able to lift, reach, climb, push, pull, and gather buckets of sap in foul, cold weather with or without reasonable accommodations
The ability to maneuver with 50lbs or more on a regular basis, with or without reasonable accommodations
Able to sustain manual activity and contribute to labor-intensive tasks for long periods, with or without reasonable accommodations
Self-motivated, detailed-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be knowledgeable about, and committed to, the Audubon mission and the conservation of birds, other wildlife and their habitats
Preferred
Maple sugaring experience preferred
Ideal to have experience driving a tractor with a trailer attached
Company
National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
Founded in 1905
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2022-04-12Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Carbone
Chief Technology Officer
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