Scarborough Marsh (Maine) Audubon Center Store Mgr.

Maine Audubon is seeking a seasonal Store Manager for the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center Nature Store.

The Store Manager's primary responsibilities will be running the Nature Store, including merchandising, cash out and inventory. This position requires managing volunteers.

Qualifications and Essential Duties:

Retail experience, including cash out, inventory and merchandising
Able to multitask
Canoeing experience – able to lift and paddle canoes
Able to manage and recruit adult and teenage volunteers
CPR and First Aid certification
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Experience working with middle school children and up.
Friendly, high energy and good sense of humor
Ability to work outdoors in challenging environmental conditions
Knowledge of basic natural history and ecological concepts a plus
Other duties as assigned
Physical requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 75 pound canoe with another person, carry that canoe 30 feet and physical movement necessary for putting the canoe up on a rack;
Ability to canoe against the wind and current
Ability to operate canoes, computer and other program equipment
The position runs from late-May until mid-September. From late-May until Labor Day, the week consists of four, nine-hour days, including at least one weekend day and some evenings. Holiday work is required.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and two references to smac@maineaudubon.org. We will review applications immediately and will accept applications until the position is filled.