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You might be just the person we’re looking for to fill an open position. To apply for any of the positions listed below, send a resume and cover letter to the address listed for that position. 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. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.

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Current Openings: Full and Part-time

Title:                     Interim Nature Sanctuary Director (Temporary Leave Replacement) 

Location:              Lorrimer Sanctuary, Franklin Lakes, NJ  

Reports to:           Director of Education  

Position Type:      Temporary, Full time (40 hours week), Exempt, (Mon – Fri with occasional weekends) 

             For the period June 11, 2024, through December 20, 2024. Position will not be extended. 

Job Description: The Interim Nature Sanctuary Director will oversee all operations for the Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes which is open to members and the public providing youth and family nature-based education programs including school field trips, summer camp, and community events, visitor center, gift shop, and 14 acres of trails. This on-site position will also supervise full-time and seasonal staff, coordinate volunteers, and manage facilities and ground maintenance.    

Duties/Responsibilities 

  • Maintain a welcoming space and foster good relationships with our visitors, volunteers, staff, members, local organizations, and community.  
  • Oversee camp administration which includes filing reports with the NJ Department of Health, managing camp financial activity, forms, and parent communications through the ACTIVE portal, serving as camp health director and backup educator, and addressing elevated concerns. 
  • Supervise Camp Director’s coordination of staff and volunteers to provide high quality service and education program experiences for all participants, and support training of seasonal staff. 
  • Oversee and manage aspects of the gift shop including staffing, submitting merchandise preorder/reorders, end of summer inventory, and monthly store reconciliation. 
  • Ensure the safety, maintenance, stewardship, and security of sanctuary property and alert NJ Audubon management of facilities and grounds maintenance issues that need attention. 
  • Responsible for risk management and ensuring youth safety by following state and organizational policies, processes, and procedures.  
  • Represent NJ Audubon in the local community.
  • Promote programs in NJ Audubon’s event calendar, social media, and community-outlets. 
  • Lead camp staff meetings and attend department and organization meetings as requested by supervisor.  
  • Deposit checks, submit timesheets and expenditures, track performance according to budget and conservation priorities, and provide data for reports.    
  • Participate with New Jersey Audubon staff to adopt a “team” approach towards daily operations. 
  • Other duties/responsibilities may be assigned. 

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills 

  • Degree required, in the sciences or education preferred. 
  • Previously employed in a similar role with extensive leadership experience in each area of responsibility: 
    • outdoor/environmental education 
    • camp management  
    • nature center/sanctuary management 
    • staff recruitment, training, and supervision 
    • volunteer coordination 
  • Knowledge or strong interest of NJ flora, fauna, and habitats, foundation in conservation science preferred. 
  • Strong computer (Microsoft Office 365) and social media skills to fulfil job requirements. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
  • Excellent organization, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meeting 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 his or her 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 and travel as needed. 
  • Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle in NJ, have the physical capacity to walk throughout the land and buildings of the sanctuary, be able to move materials and to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate mechanical equipment as needed. 
  • First Aid and CPR certified (current or completed before start date) and other public safety certification appropriate for the activities at the site including satisfactory background check. 
  • Must live in New Jersey.  

 

Salary Range:  $65,000 – $68,000 annually, prorated.   

Deadline: This position will remain open until filled 

Application: Qualified individuals may apply by emailing cover letter of interest, resume, and three references as a single PDF document to [email protected]  

Please indicate job title in the subject line so that your application is routed to the correct department. 

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 based on sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Seasonal and Internship Opportunities

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):     Immediately

End Date (Approx):      May 24, 2024

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: March 1, 2024

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.

Volunteer Opportunities

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