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Position Summary:

The Sharon Audubon Center and Miles Audubon Sanctuary comprise nearly 2,000 acres of forest, trails, wetlands, fields, gardens, and grounds, managed primarily to provide excellent habitat for birds. An additional objective is to provide a safe, welcoming, and accessible venue for people to enjoy the landscape and wildlife of Northwest CT. Achieving these objectives requires intensive management during the growing season. The Land Management Senior Assistant is a seasonal position, reporting to Sharon Audubon’s Land and Facilities Manager, to assist as needed with all aspects of maintaining wildlife habitat, visitor areas, facilities, and buildings at the Sharon Audubon Center and Miles Audubon Sanctuary.

• Length of Assignment: 8-10 weeks depending on hours worked per week (35 or 40).

• Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

• Start Date: 7/1/2026

This position is classified as on-site based at the Sharon Audubon Center in Sharon, CT.

Compensation:

$21.00 / hour

Essential Functions

• Mowing/trimming of lawns, grassland habitats, and wildflower meadows

• Mechanical control of invasive species throughout the property

• Trail maintenance: Mowing, clearing deadwood, and pruning as needed to promote safety

• Wood-splitting or chipping downed wood

• Weeding, planting, transplanting in our native plant gardens

• Minor repairs of boardwalks, fences, buildings and facilities

• General maintenance and upkeep such as disposal of materials or cleaning as needed

• Assist Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• High school diploma

• Current CT driver’s license and reliable transportation

• 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 focus on a task for extended periods and follow through to completion

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods in a variety of terrains and weather conditions

Preferred:

• College coursework or degree in land management, natural resource management, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.

• Carpentry/construction skills

• Experience operating power equipment such as drills, chainsaws, mowers.

• Experience driving large vehicles such as trucks and tractors.

• 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.

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.

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