Why National Audubon Society
Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProtects birds and their habitats across the Americas through conservation, science, advocacy, and education to ensure a safe future for wildlife and people.
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenAbout 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 Visitor Center Assistant will support the Blair Visitor Center operations and guest services at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. Responsibilities include admissions, Nature Store and Cypress Cafe sales, Spurlino Foundation Discovery Center operations, visitor and volunteer assistance, boardwalk closing and membership sales. The Visitor Center Assistant provides exceptional customer service by greeting visitors to the Center and providing accurate, helpful information about the Sanctuary. This is a part-time, seasonal position, working up to 25 hours per week, from December 2026 through April 2027.
This position is classified as on-site based at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. Compensation: $19.00 / hour Additional Job Description Essential Functions Deliver excellent customer service; contributing to a welcoming environment for all guests, visitors, members, volunteers, and event attendees coming through the Blair Visitor Center. Support retail, admission, and other operations throughout the Blair Visitor Center. Promote, sell, and renew memberships. Proactively assesses visitor needs. Manage the Center’s main phone line and expedite calls to appropriate departments or staff members.
Address challenging situations with professionalism and respect, escalating issues to the Supervisor as needed. Provide up-to-date information to visitors regarding special events, tours, the Nature Store, Rooney Café, Spurlino Foundation Discovery Center, boardwalk, and other Sanctuary activities. Develop an understanding of the ecology and natural history of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Responsible for processing all cash and credit card transactions. Assist with special events. Assist with end of day facility closure by clearing the Sanctuary campus and boardwalk to ensure all visitors have safely exited. Maintains and fosters a culture of safety. Other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience GED or high school diploma required and 0-1 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and…
About National Audubon Society
From its Form 990- Budget $197.3M · Environment
- Staff 1,185 · founded 1905
- Pays its leaders $255K–$1.0M (10 reported)
- Open jobs 33 · Jobs at National Audubon Society · Full 990 report