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Job Opportunities at Connecticut Audubon Society
Finance and Executive Assistant
The Connecticut Audubon Society state office is seeking a full time Finance and Executive Assistant.
Administrative and accounting experience required; not-for-profit experience helpful.
Responsibilities include: administrative assistant to the President; scheduling meetings for State Board members and Board committees; phone system administration; accounting procedures (accounts payable and cash receipts processes). Ability to multi-task. Position requires person to wear many hats; flexible and unflappable personality a must. Position is based in Fairfield (2325 Burr Street). Please e-mail resume to khanks@ctaudubon.org. EOE, M/F
Volunteer Opportunities at Connecticut Audubon Society
Membership Office Volunteers Needed for CAS Center at Fairfield
Madeline in the Membership Office always needs volunteers to help with our numerous membership mailings. We need help with sorting and stuffing envelopes as well as packaging membership gifts. It’s easy and a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for adults who want uncomplicated stress-free volunteer tasks, and for high school students who need to gain community service credit. Days and hours to suit your schedule from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please contact Membership Manager Madeline Dennis at 203-259-6305 ext. 105 or mdennis@ctaudubon.org.
CAS Center at Pomfret - Volunteers Needed for Citizen Science Programs
Do you like to explore the outdoors with other people who enjoy nature?
Do
you value the quality of our environment in eastern CT?
You
can help us monitor the natural resources of the Quinebaug-Shetucket
Heritage Corridor --
Become a Citizen Science Volunteer!
As
a Citizen Science Volunteer, you can make valuable contributions
to conserving birds and other wildlife by participating
in our Seasonal Monitoring Projects, which include:
1) Summer:
StreamWalk
2) Fall: Rapid Bioassessment for Volunteers
3) Winter: (training and seasonal monitoring)
4) Keeping Track® Project of Northeast CT
5) Spring: Vernal Pool Assessment
The
training is simple and fun. For more information contact CAS'sCitizen Science Coordinator, Paula Coughlin at 860-928-4948 or pcoughlin@ctaudubon.org.
Nature
Store Volunteers Needed for CAS Center at Fairfield
If you have a little time on your hands and are
looking for something that's both fun and very worthwhile,
consider volunteering a few hours a week at the CAS Center
at Fairfield's Nature Store, which helps fund our year-round conservation and education programs for children, families and adults. For more information: contact Debi Callan, Nature Store Manager, at 203-259-6305
ext. 110 or dcallan@ctaudubon.org.
Marketing/Communications Volunteer(s) Needed in Fairfield Area
Desperately seeking one or more volunteers with good basic computer skills and a working knowledge of how to navigate and do research on the Internet. The project is two-fold:
1) Research and compile a list of web sites and e-calendars that will list our special events and Nature Centers' programs for free, and
2) Send these web sites and e-calendars the information they require about our special events and Nature Centers' programs in the manner and format they require and on an ongoing basis.
3) Also need help updating and adding to our media database of 200+ media outlets.
4) Also seeking someone to help research and write basic press releases about upcoming events and distribute them via e-mail to the press.
Volunteer(s) would initially work out of our State office at 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield on a new computer we provide. Once project is up and running, volunteer(s) may choose to use their own computer(s) and work from home. Asking for minimum commitment of 4 hours/week during normal business hours on any weekday except Friday. As we have a very limited advertising budget, our ability to market our programs and special events using free web site listings and web calendars is crucial.
Please contact Mara Neville at 203-259-6305 ext. 103 or mneville@ctaudubon.org.
Photographer and Photo Assistant Needed in Fairfield Area
1) Can you help us organize and catalogue a sizable collection of photos, select and scan the best ones and help create an on-line photo library? We'll reimburse you for miles traveled to and from our office and your home. If you are studying library science or related field, we'll work with your school to arrange course credits. 2) Are you a good photographer, particularly of children and groups of children? We need volunteer photographers to help us take photos of events -- mainly children's programs that take place on weekdays at our Center at Fairfield and Birdcraft Museum. We would use your photos, and credit you, on our web site, in our publications, and for other marketing and media purposes. We would have a schedule of these events available well in advance so you could choose those events that fit your schedule. We have a digital camera available (Kodak) or you could use your own equipment. We'll reimburse you for miles traveled to and from our State Office or Nature Centers and your home, and any film, batteries or other supplies you need. If you are studying photography or related field, we will work with your school to arrange course credits.
For more information please contact Mara Neville, Director of Marketing Communications, at 203-259-6305 ext. 103 or mneville@ctaudubon.org.
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