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 Senior Center Assistant will support the Blair Visitor Center operations and guest services at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary including admissions, its Nature Store and Cafe sales, visitor and volunteer assistance, boardwalk opening and closing and membership sales. The Senior Center Assistant will work in the Center and provide excellent customer service by warmly, eagerly, and kindly welcoming each visitor with information about the Sanctuary. This is a full-time, on-site position of 40 hours a week. Specific shift times are typically assigned within a 7:30 am to 5:30 pm window and may shift seasonally.
Compensation: $23.00 - $24.50 / 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 Visitor Center. Support retail, food service, and admissions operations throughout the Visitor Center, including restocking supplies, maintaining a clean work area. Process all cash and credit card transactions, follow all related cash handling and purchasing procedures, supports customer purchases and ticket changes, and runs related reports. Promote, sell, and renew memberships.
Proactively assess and respond to visitor needs, questions, and phone calls and update all on-site signage and online ticket information. Report emergencies, incidents, and situations to the manager on duty. Assist with planning and operations of special events. Open and close Discovery Center and organize and maintain furniture, exhibits, and video monitors. Provide administrative assistance as needed, including merchandise entry, troubleshooting basic on-site technology issues, and verifying and recording daily register deposits of the various registers. Support and help develop online and in-center promotions, communications, and ticketing.
Support opening and closing the boardwalk, as needed. Maintain knowledge of Sanctuary ecology, natural history, and Audubon activities and policies. Efficiently and correctly…
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