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Position Title:              PSEG Sustainability Ambassador Internship (4 Paid Internships Available)

Department:                Education

Site Location:              Newark

Reports to:                  Habitat Outreach Coordinator

Job Classification:       Temporary, Part-Time, hourly, approximately 5 to 10 hours per week

Start Date (Approx):    September/October 2024 or March/April 2025

End Date (Approx):    December 2024 or May 2025

Job Description:

This position has duties in the education branch of the NJ Audubon mission. During this internship, learn to create and certify gardens as wildlife habitats and lead demonstrations, lessons, and celebrations in gardens. Provide outreach to youth organizations, families, and community members, through presentations and programs about gardening with native plants that support pollinators.

Learning Objective: The PSEG Sustainability Intern should have interests in supporting urban communities, gardening, STEM Learning, environmental education, and sustainability. Interns will learn about NJ Audubon’s conservation initiatives and programs and be trained to lead afterschool programs serving children ages 6 – 12, families, and community members in the Newark community.

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct after-school activities, support community celebrations, and help with the creation of native plant gardens at after-school facilities in Newark.
• Contact and stay engaged with families and community members to encourage Garden for Wildlife Certification.
• Provide presentations to encourage participation.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Full-time status as a degree-seeking undergraduate student with at least 24 credit hours earned at an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Passion for teaching environmental concepts to children and families, gardening, and supporting urban communities.
• Excellent Computer Skills – Microsoft Office, use of social media.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to modify messages for different audiences including children, young adults, parents, and teachers.
• Excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people, exercise cultural competence and inclusion, and accept direction and constructive feedback.
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently in the execution of their responsibilities while collaborating with other staff and organizations with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
• Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet deadlines and needs of the organization, including availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Obtain satisfactory background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle in NJ.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces as needed for outdoors events and lift up to 25 lbs.

 Starting Date (Approximately):  Immediately

End Date (Approximately): May 24, 2024

Salary:  $15.13/hr., approximately 5 – 10 hours per week,

Application Deadline: September 30 for Fall 2024 or March 15 for Spring 2025

To Apply: Qualified individuals may apply by sending cover letter of interest, resume, and a letter of recommendation from a professor (if preferred, this can be transmitted directly by email from the professor, but the name of the applicant must be in the subject line of the email).

Send all documents together listing the job title in subject line, to [email protected]

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply. The New Jersey Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.