National Audubon Society · 12 hours ago
Habitat Program Technician
Oyster Bay Cove, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Habitat Program Technician will assist with maintaining demonstration gardens, wildlife habitat, and visitor areas at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, while engaging the public and volunteers in conservation efforts.
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Responsibilities
Mechanical control of invasive species throughout the property
Weeding, planting, and transplanting in our native plant gardens
Supervising volunteer work crews (requires working on some Saturdays)
Support in planting designs and pollinator garden projects, trail maintenance projects, meadow restoration
Minor tree work such as pruning, removal of small trees, and keeping trails clear of obstructions
General maintenance and upkeep, such as disposal of materials or cleaning as needed
Assist with public outreach programs related to native habitats and landscapes
Assist with administrative program support, such as sending emails to volunteers, advertising programs, organizing program materials, and tracking garden volunteer registrations and hours through Volgistics online system
Maintenance and organization of tools and materials
Mowing/trimming of lawns, beds, and meadows
Other center tasks, as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
Valid NY driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to identify local flora and fauna, specifically native species
Ability to follow instructions accurately and work as part of a team or independently
Positive, problem-solving approach to a variety of situations
Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation
Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in a variety of terrains and weather conditions
Preferred
College coursework or degree in natural resource management, or related field; and/or a minimum of 1-2 years' experience in habitat management or similar position
Experience with landscaping, native plants, and habitat restoration projects
Experience supervising volunteers of all ages with an emphasis on safety, clear instructions or training, and coordinated effort
Experience working with power equipment such as trimmers, mowers, weed whackers, chainsaws
Some experience working with native and invasive plants is preferred
Public outreach and programming experience, a plus
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.
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
Recent News
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