National Audubon Society

Site Host

San Antonio, TX · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 14 days ago

AccessibilityCustomer SupportCollaborationMicrosoft Office

About the role

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is a 1,200-acre wildlife refuge, located in south San Antonio, TX.
The property is owned by the local water utility, San Antonio Water System (SAWS), and managed by the National Audubon Society.
The historic Leeper House serves as its visitor center, with a small education pavilion on property.

The Site Host position is a part-time, seasonal position assisting with essential end of day and after hours' functions related to guest safety and facility support and security.
Site Hosts support Mitchell Lake Audubon Center by ensuring all visitors have left the property at the close of business hours and securing the gates and parking lot.
Provide customer service support as assigned.
Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes.

Must have a personal cell phone with the service provider.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
Ability to make sound decisions related to safety and security.
Must be eager to learn and share knowledge.
Must be comfortable working with youth and the public.
Must be self-motivated and able to both follow directions and work independently.
Must demonstrate the ability to be reliable and punctual.
Experience with active, outdoor work, including hiking and observing wildlife in physically strenuous settings, variable weather conditions, remote locations, and hazardous terrain preferred
Ability to lead walking tours and programs while outdoors on and off-trail preferred.

Must have an RV, a valid driver's license, and the ability to drive utility vehicle, ATV, riding mower, tractor, and/or 12-15 passenger van a plus.
Preferred experience as a park host or work camper in a state or national park setting.
Preferred experience in general maintenance, working with the public, and/or in customer service roles.
Bird and plant identification experience (especially as it relates to Texas) is a plus but not required.
Ability to traverse at least 2 miles with or without accommodation to conduct trail sweep preferred.

Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.
Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

This listing is sourced directly from National Audubon Society's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.