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Habitat Restoration Grounds Assistant
General Description
New Jersey Audubon Society’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife
Sanctuary in Bernardsville is seeking a part time/seasonal
employee to assist with the restoration of forest and meadow
wildlife habitats and general grounds maintenance. Restoration
involves the removal of non-native, invasive species of plants
and replacement with native plants. Grounds maintenance
involves lawn mowing, weed wacking and other basic outdoor
responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities:
- Removal of undesirable plants including multi-flora
rose, Japanese barberry and Oriental bittersweet using hand
tools.
- Planting of native trees, shrubs and other plants using
hand tools.
- Assisting sanctuary personnel in the supervision of
volunteers with above.
- Occasional use of power tools including lawn mowers and
weed wackers.
- Occasional participation in sanctuary research
activities.
- Maintain appropriate records, as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in gardening, landscaping or habitat
restoration desirable.
- Demonstrated interest in conservation.
- Knowledge of invasive and native plants a plus.
- Ability to work independently following a short period
of initial training.
- Minimum age is 18.
This is a part-time/seasonal position. Starting immediately,
end date to be determined. Hours are flexible/approximately 20
to 25 hours per week.
Salary: $12 hr depending on experience.
Position will remain open until filled.
Contact:
Send cover letter, resume and references to the following
address/email address.
Michael Pollock
Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
New Jersey Audubon Society
11 Hardscrabble Rd
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Retail Sales Associate / Naturalist
(full time part-time - 4 days/week)
NJ Audubon Society's Cape May Bird Observatory Northwood
Center in Cape May Point, NJ is seeking a Retail Sales Associate
/ Naturalist to assist the Sales Manager in our nature shop,
four days/week (32 hours) including weekends. Excellent
customer service, communication skills, retail sales, and
computer skills required. Knowledge of local natural history a
plus.
Duties include:
Encourage membership enrollment. Welcome visitors, answer
telephones, and disseminate NJAS/CMBO information, answer
questions about local natural areas and natural history.
- Assist customers with merchandise and sales.
- Process sales and maintain accurate sales records.
- Prepare daily reconciliations.
- Assist with ordering, processing, pricing and display of
merchandise.
- Assist with processing of store accounting procedures.
- Maintain inventory database.
- Assist in bi-annual store inventory.
- Create and maintain seasonal natural history education
exhibits at center.
- Assist Sales Manager with offsite sales during special
events.
- Train and coordinate store volunteer corps and encourage
new volunteers.
- Maintain supply and restock of literature for center
(membership brochures, checklists, info packs, etc.) to
ensure ample supply available.
- Help with general light maintenance of store and
grounds, including breaking down of cardboard, taking out
trash & recycling, filling bird feeders, cleaning up, etc.
Starting date: Immediately
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits: Paid vacation and holidays
Interested candidates should email their letter of
introduction and resume to
Sheila Lego, or via mail to Cape May Bird Observatory, PO
Box 3, Cape May Point, NJ 08212. Ph: 609.884.2736
MIGRATION COUNTERS (3)
for fall migration monitoring projects at Cape May Bird
Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Cape May is one of the best fall
migration hot spots in the country. Specifically, we are hiring
a counter for the Cape May Hawkwatch (1 Sep - 30 Nov), a counter
for the Avalon Seawatch (22 Sep-22 Dec), and a "swing" counter
(1 Sep- 22 Dec), who will provide day-off relief at each site
and enter data. Applicants for counter positions should have a
strong background identifying either raptors or seabirds in
flight. Careful data collecting skills, a willingness to work
long hours, and excellent interpersonal skills are a must.
Applicants for the "swing" counter position also should have
some experience with MS Excel. All applicants must have their
own vehicles. Salary for all positions 1400-1600/month
depending on experience. Housing and reimbursement for gas is
provided. Send cover letter indicating position of interest,
resume outlining relevant experience, and three references
(including email addresses and phone numbers) via email to
VINCENT ELIA, or by mailing to Cape May Bird Observatory,
600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.
Applications accepted until positions are filled.
INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST INTERNS (4)
for fall migration monitoring projects at Cape May
Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ 1 Sep-1 Nov. Cape May is
renowned as one of the world's great hot spots for bird
migration. Successful applicants will work either at the Cape
May Hawkwatch, Avalon Seawatch, or on the Passerine Morning
Flight Project. Duties include conducting mini-workshops,
assisting visitors with bird identification, and assisting
counters when needed. Applicants should have experience
interacting with the public and excellent interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with bird migration and experience identifying
raptors and/or sea birds in flight is preferred but not
required. All applicants must have their own vehicles. Salary
for all positions $800/month, housing and reimbursement for gas
is provided. Send cover letter indicating position of interest,
resume outlining relevant experience, and three references
(including email addresses and phone numbers) via email to
DON FREIDAY, or by mailing to Cape May Bird Observatory, 600
Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Applications
accepted until positions are filled.
INTERN (1) to assist with
ongoing Monarch butterfly migration project, Sep 1 through Oct
31. Duties include daily road censuses of migrating Monarchs,
tagging, data entry, and educating the public about the project
and Monarch biology. Successful applicant will be expected to
work long hours during peak Monarch flights, shorter hours
during lulls. Careful data collecting and entry skills, and
excellent interpersonal skills a must; familiarity with insect
ecology and migration a plus but not required. Must have own
vehicle. Salary $800/mo., housing and reimbursement for gas
provided. Send cover letter indicating position of interest,
resume outlining relevant experience, and three references
(including email addresses and phone numbers) via email to
DON FREIDAY, or by mailing to Cape May Bird Observatory, 600
Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Applications
accepted until positions are filled.
12-Month Environmental Educator
at New Jersey Audubon Society’s Weis Ecology Center
Responsibilities: Environmental educators report to
the Program Director and are primarily responsible for
conducting environmental education programs and interpretive
walks for students, scouts, day camp participants, families, and
adults. Environmental educators are also responsible for
planning and conducting activities for special events, leading
public programs and field trips, assisting in the care of our
snakes and raptors, writing press releases, contributing to the
Center’s calendar of events, office tasks, routine maintenance,
and additional duties as required by the Program Director and/or
Sanctuary Director. Environmental educators will be responsible
for completing one special project during the twelve-month
period. Opportunities exists for enthusiastic individuals to
develop curriculum and possibly research, write, and broadcast
radio programs.
Position Commitment: September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.
Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree or advanced
degree students. Interested applicants must be willing to work
and live in a residential/nature center setting and be willing
to work flexible hours on occasion. Teaching experience
preferred.
Total Package Value: $19,200
Remuneration: Private room on the property
(required), utilities, laundry facilities, 12 paid comp days,
and $800 per month through August 31st , paid on the 15th and
30th of each month.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted
beginning in April 2008 and will continue until filled, with a final
deadline of July 31, 2008.
Contact: Send a cover letter, resume, application and
three work references to:
Karla Risdon, Sanctuary Director
NJAS’ Weis Ecology Center
150 Snake Den Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
973-835-2160
Environmental Education
Assistant Internship or Co-op
Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary
Responsibilities: EE AssistantsInternship and co-op students
work under the supervision of the Senior Teacher-Naturalist at
the Lorrimer Nature Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Duties
include:
- Observe and conduct environmental education programs for
students, scouts, day campers, families, and adults.
- Actively promote Lorrimer’s programs through a variety of
means including NJAS magazine, website, community advertising,
and press releases.
- Observe and conduct environmental education programs for
students, scouts, day campers, families, and adults.
- Interact with visitors to the center and gift shop.
- Assist with animal care.
- Design and maintain indoor and outdoor exhibits
- Carry out administrative duties, office tasks, and routine
maintenance.
Positions available: Fall semester, spring semester, or
summer months.
Qualifications: NJAS seeks experienced self-motivated
individual with excellent organizational skills, the ability to
multi-task, and the ability to be effective with minimal
supervision. Interested applicants must be willing to work in a
nature center setting and be willing to work flexible hours on
occasion. Individual should have a working knowledge of New
Jersey’s natural history, good writing and communication skills,
and the ability to effectively interact with visitors to the
center. Upper level baccalaureate degree candidates or advanced
degree students. Interested applicants must be willing to work
in a nature center setting and be willing to work flexible hours
on occasion. To earn credit, co-op students can work with their
advisor or department head at the college to establish the co-op
requirements to be met.
Remuneration: Possibility of college credit.
Application Deadline: When filled.
Contact: Send a cover letter, resume, and three references
to:
Patrick Scheuer, Senior
Teacher-Naturalist
NJAS’ Lorrimer Sanctuary
PO Box 125; 790 Ewing Ave.
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Environmental Education Internship or
Co-op
Weis Ecology Center
Responsibilities: Co-op students report to the
Program Director and are primarily responsible for observing and
possibly conducting environmental education programs and
interpretive walks for students, scouts, day camp participants,
families, and adults. Students might also have responsibilities
for assisting with the planning and implementation of activities
for special events and weekend public programs. All staff will
be responsible for completing some office tasks, routine
maintenance, and additional duties as required by the Program
Director and/or the Sanctuary Director. Opportunities also
exist for enthusiastic individuals to develop curriculum and
research, write, and broadcast radio programs.
Positions Available: Fall semester, spring semester,
or summer months.
Qualifications: Upper level baccalaureate degree
candidates or advanced degree students. Interested applicants
must be willing to work (and possibly live) in a nature
center/residential setting and be willing to work flexible hours
on occasion. To earn credit, co-op students can work with their
advisor or Department Head at their college or university to
establish the co-op requirements to be met.
Remuneration: Possibility of a private room (on the
property) if needed.
Application Deadline: When filled.
Contact: Send a cover letter, resume, and three
references to:
Karla H. Risdon, Sanctuary Director
NJAS’ Weis Ecology Center
150 Snake Den Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
973-835-2160
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