Description
Location: Huntington, VT
Part time
Requisition ID: JR915
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 Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont provides conservation education for schools, families, adults, teachers and the public. The Center also offers a summer day camp program for children ages 3 to 13 with education programs that offer direct experiences in nature. Our programs are outdoors, science-based, interactive, and lead participants to take action to help protect birds, other wildlife and their habitats. The Center conducts scientific research in the form of avian monitoring and is a bird-friendly, land management demonstration site. We have a working, education-based sugarbush that produces between 75 and 100 gallons of bird-friendly syrup each year. Thousands of people visit the sugaring operation annually to learn about bird-friendly maple syrup production.
Length of Assignment: 02/09/2026 04/17/2026
Hours: Approximately 21 hours per week
Location: This is an on-site position based out of Audubon Vermont - State Office-Green Mountain Center in Huntington, Vermont.
Compensation:
$23.00 / hour
Essential Functions
Partner with the Maple Sugaring Assistants, ensuring efficient systems for sap gathering, wood stacking, and boiling throughout the season.
Coordinate sugarbush preparation and tapping, including bucket distribution, record keeping, and providing clear guidance to volunteers assisting with tapping.
Prepare and maintain the sugarhouse for safe operations by cleaning pans, assembling equipment, managing firewood, conducting safety checks, and keeping the space clean and presentable.
Set sap-gathering schedules and communicate regularly with assistants and volunteers, providing advance notice whenever possible.
Manage end-of-season tasks, including gathering buckets, washing and storing equipment, and ensuring the sugarhouse is fully cleaned and properly closed.
Engage volunteers, students, and visitors, ensuring safety while demonstrating the sugaring process and answering questions for both groups and the public.
Staff the sugarhouse during Sugar-on-Snow Parties and demonstrate the sugaring process during Vermont's Maple Open House Weekend.
Safely operate and maintain the tractor, including routine fluid checks.
Maintain accurate records of syrup production and inventory, and document supply needs for future seasons.
Support end-of-season disassembly of sugarhouse equipment and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Audubon staff; perform other sugaring-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of two years of maple sugaring experience.
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
A valid driver's license to operate Audubon vehicles.
Enjoys engaging with the public and has experience bringing a friendly, welcoming demeanor to visitor interactions.
Experience managing volunteers is a plus.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.
Accessibility Statement
The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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
PI280135442