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Nature Camp Senior Counselor - Bernardsville

Position Title: Nature Camp Senior Counselor

Department: Education

Location: Bernardsville, NJ

Reports to: Nature Camp Teacher Naturalist / Camp Director

Job Classification: Seasonal, 35 hours/week, Mon-Fri, Non-exempt, hourly (minimum 5-week commitment)

New Jersey Audubon (NJA) is an independent Audubon Society with a mission to connect all people with nature and steward the nature of today for all people of tomorrow.

Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses 300 acres of forest, fields and wetlands at the headwaters of the Passaic River in Somerset County, NJ and adjacent to Morristown National Historical Park. There are approximately 6 miles of trails, a 14-acre deer exclosure and several buildings on site.

Job Description:

New Jersey Audubon is looking for enthusiastic candidates to serve as Nature Camp Senior Counselors. The Nature Camp Senior Counselor assists the summer camp program staff by working directly with young children in an outdoor learning environment.

Major Responsibilities:

Assist instructors in providing a fun and educational experiences for campers that have a strong focus on awareness and respect for the natural world.

Assist instructors in group management including encouraging campers to participate in all activities.
Support campers during activities such as outdoor exploration, games, and crafts.
Oversee campers during breaks such as lunch and snack time (if applicable).
Under supervision, develop and lead special camp activities and programs as appropriate.
Assist with daily setup and breakdown of all program aspects including all cleaning procedures related to health and safety protocols.

Other

Attend mandatory camp orientation and training.
Participate with Center staff and volunteers to adopt a team approach towards daily operations at the Center.

Assume additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor and NJA staff.

Qualifications:

Must be 16+ years old and have working papers in the State of New Jersey.
Must show documented prior experience in a summer camp setting.
Must appreciate nature and enjoy working with children and youth in the outdoors.
Must be reliable, punctual and adhere to agreed upon time commitment.
Willing to occasionally be in leadership roles with children and youth.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse group of people.
Able to accept direction and constructive feedback.
Able to walk on uneven surfaces such as nature trails, walking in a stream or pond, or in sand.
Able to lift and move boxes, tables, chairs, and discovery equipment (up to 25 lbs.) as part of class set up or program delivery.
Must have reliable transportation to get to camp.
Must live in NJ or PA at the time of hire.

Starting Date: June 26 to September 1, 2023. Must commit to at least five weeks of summer camp.

Salary: $12 per hour

To apply:

Qualified individuals may apply by emailing cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Please indicate in the subject line which job you are applying for.

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified individuals 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.

Nature Camp Teacher Naturalist - Bernardsville

Position Title:	Nature Camp Teacher Naturalist
Department	Education
Location:	Bernardsville, NJ
Reports To:	Program Director / Camp Director
Job Classification	Seasonal, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday.

New Jersey Audubon (NJA) is an independent Audubon Society with a mission to connect all people with nature and steward the nature of today for all people of tomorrow.

Job Description:

New Jersey Audubon is looking for an enthusiastic educator to work in our summer nature camp program. The Nature Camp Teacher Naturalist is the lead teacher for groups of children exploring the outdoors. They will work with the nature center staff to develop and conduct environmental education programs as well as oversee group dynamics and safety.

Major Responsibilities:

Develop and conduct programs with crafts, activities and games that have a strong focus on connecting children with nature and respect for the natural world.
Organize and supervise children including to facilitate group management and safety.
Participate in the daily setup and breakdown of all program aspects including all cleaning procedures related to health and safety protocols.
Maintain lesson plans, educational materials, and all other related programming information as required.
Oversee and actively engage youth counselors and/or counselors in training.
Help in the care, feeding, and wellbeing of live animals that are presented for educational purposes.

Other

Attend mandatory camp orientation and training.
Participate with Center staff and volunteers to adopt a team approach towards daily operations at the Center.
Assume additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor and other NJA staff.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

Appropriate level of education and training to demonstrate experience working with children in a informal nature setting; college degree in the sciences or education, preferred. .
Strong Computer Skills – Microsoft Office
Strong written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of NJ Audubon and the natural world helpful.
Strong 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 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.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces such as nature trails, walking in a stream or pond, or in sand.
Ability to lift and move boxes, tables, chairs and discovery equipment (up to 25 lbs.) as part of class set up or program delivery.
Obtain and maintain certification for First Aid, CPR, background check and other public safety certification appropriate for the activities at the site.
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle in NJ.
Must live in NJ or PA at the time of hire.

Starting Date: June 26 through September 1, 2023

Salary: $15 – $20/hour based on experience

Application Deadline: Position will be posted until filled.

Qualified individuals may apply by sending cover letter of interest and resume to [email protected]

Please indicate in the subject line the position for which you are applying.

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.

Shorebird Field Technician (x2)

Position Title: Shorebird Field Technician (x2)

Department: Research and Monitoring

Field Location: Cape May and Cumberland Counties, New Jersey

Office Location: Center for Research and Education, Cape May Court House, NJ

Reports to: Dr. David Mizrahi, Vice-president, Research and Monitoring

Job Classification: Seasonal Full Time 40 hrs./week, non-exempt (April 24 – June 30, 2023)

Job Description: Field Technicians (2) needed for ongoing research on shorebird migration ecology along New Jersey’s Delaware Bay shore. Delaware Bay is recognized as an internationally important staging area for shorebirds during spring migration. Duties include extracting birds from mist-nets, color banding, collecting, and recording data from captured birds, and data entry. Mist-netting and wild bird handling experience are necessary. Ability to identify shorebirds of the eastern U. S., color-band resighting experience helpful, but not required. Experience using MS Excel is necessary. Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of a team, possibly working long hours or six days/week, in occasionally hot and buggy conditions.

All fieldwork conducted by NJ Audubon adheres to its Field Work Protocol following COVID-19 precautions, complying with federal, state, and local guidelines and restrictions, and following industry best practices. The health and safety of staff, volunteers, program and project participants, and the public are the top priority.

Major Responsibilities

Set up, maintain, and break down bird capture equipment (e.g., mist nets)
Extract birds from mist nets and other capture equipment
Band or collect data from captured birds
Conduct surveys for color-marked birds and record detailed observations and data in the field
Data entry and management

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Demonstrated proficiency in extracting birds from mist nets.
Experience identifying shorebirds of the eastern U.S.
Experience using binoculars and spotting scope.
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, environmental science, or similar field experience preferred.
Attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability and willingness to interact with the public and work well with partners.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel or Access.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to a diverse range of people, exercise cultural competence and inclusion, and accept direction and constructive feedback.
Motivated self-starter with capacity to work productively independently or in a team setting with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
Punctual with excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Flexibility to adjust hours to meet the special needs of the program and organization.

Willingness to work irregular hours under sometimes difficult field conditions.

Must be able to walk long distances in uneven, muddy, or wet terrain, sometimes in inclement weather.
Must be able to move materials and lift 25 lbs. as needed.
Must have own transportation, and a valid driver’s license.

Start Date: April 24, 2023

End Date: June 30, 2023

Salary: $1140 – $1200 bi-weekly, depending on experience. Housing or housing allowance provided. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2022

Qualified individuals may apply by emailing cover letter of interest, resume, and three references as a single PDF document (including email and phone contact info) to [email protected] Please indicate in the subject line the position for which you are applying so that your application is directed to the appropriate department.

Morning Flight Counter

Position: Morning Flight Counter

Department: CMBO

Office Location: Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May Point, NJ

Site location: Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area, Cape May County, NJ

Supervisor: Migration Count Coordinator, CMBO

Job Classification: Seasonal part-time (30 hours/week); August 1 to November 15, 2023.

Job Description: MORNING FLIGHT SONGBIRD COUNTER (1) needed for fall migration monitoring project at New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Cape May is one of the premier fall migration hot spots in the country and the Morning Flight project has monitored autumn songbird migration since 2003. Our long-term monitoring sites help NJ Audubon keep its finger on the pulse of migration and contribute to conservation and education. NJ Audubon fosters the application of sound scientific principles and practices to address conservation issues related to all fauna and the natural habitats with which they are associated.

Responsibilities:

· Identify and count all migrating songbirds.

· Maintain daily data entry into a digital platform and follow backup data procedures as needed.

· Keep appropriate records for rare sightings.

· Provide daily summaries for posting on various CMBO outlets.

· Some data entry in MS Excel possible.

· Provide end of season summary report for NJ Audubon publications in a timely manner to receive final payment.

Qualifications/Knowledge and Skills

· Familiarity with bird migration and strong background identifying songbirds in flight.

· Careful data collection skills a must.

· Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends under sometimes difficult field conditions.

· Punctual with excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.

· Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office to fulfill the job requirements.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of environmental and conservation issues required.

· 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 with capacity to work productively in a team setting with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.

· Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

· Must have the physical capacity to walk over uneven terrain for long distances, able to move materials and to lift 25 lbs.

· All applicants must have their own vehicle, and a valid, clean driver’s license.

Start Date: August 1, 2023 End Date: November 15, 2023

Salary: $14.75/hour. Housing may be provided.

Application Deadline: June 16, 2023

Interested individuals should email their cover letter, resume, and three references (including contact information) as a single PDF document to [email protected]

Please write “Morning Flight Counter” in subject line to ensure your application is routed to the appropriate department.

Interpretive Naturalist

Position Title: Interpretive Naturalist

Department: CMBO/Education

Location: Cape May Bird Observatory, New Jersey

Reports to: Program Coordinator, CMBO

Job Classification: Seasonal full-time (August 26 – October 31, 2023)

Job Description: INTERPRETIVE NATURALISTS (3) needed for fall migration monitoring projects at New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO), Cape May, NJ. Cape May is renowned as one of the world’s greatest hotspots for animal migration, as well as being a popular summertime vacation destination and beach resort. The combination of the two offers great opportunities for wildlife research and education through public outreach. The Interpretive Naturalists will gain valuable experience in progressing from an active learner to a skilled leader with a clear understanding of the ways in which we are working to monitor and protect New Jersey’s resident and migratory wildlife, and the ability to engage a diverse public audience to become stewards of these important resources. NJ Audubon fosters the application of sound scientific principles and practices to address conservation issues related to vertebrate and invertebrate fauna, and the natural habitats with which they are associated.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Educational Programming

· Orienting and assisting visitors to the Cape May Hawkwatch, Avalon Seawatch, and Morning Flight Songbird Counts. Over 800 people may visit per day during peak times!

· Conducting mini-workshops on bird identification and migration phenomena.

· Assisting visitors with bird identification and assisting the counters when needed.

· Maintaining records of visitor contacts.

· Assist with the design and maintenance of interpretive exhibits, displays, and other center-based informational materials.

Membership

· Strive to increase NJ Audubon/Cape May Bird Observatory membership base.

Community Relations

· Represent NJ Audubon in the local community, expanding the organization’s presence to increase local awareness, support, and participation.

Other

· Obtain satisfactory background check.

· Participates with other NJ Audubon staff to adopt a “team” approach towards daily operations at the assigned center.

· Assume additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

· Familiarity with bird migration and birding. Experience identifying raptors, passerines, and/or sea birds in flight is a plus but learning on the job is possible and we will provide training and support.

· Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to accept direction and constructive feedback.

· Motivated self-starter with capacity to work in a team setting with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.

· Punctual with excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.

· Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

· Excellent oral communication skills required.

· Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion.

· Willingness to work irregular hours under sometimes difficult field conditions.

· Must have your own vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and be able to operate vehicle in NJ.

· Must have the physical capacity to walk over uneven terrain for long distances, able to move materials and to lift 25 lbs.

Starting Date: August 26, 2023

End Date: October 31, 2023

Salary: $14.25/hour. Housing may be provided.

Application Deadline: June 16, 2023.

Please send your cover letter, resume, and three references as a single PDF document to [email protected]

Please write “Interpretative Naturalist Application” in the subject line so that your application is routed to the appropriate department for review.

Monarch Field Naturalist

Position: Monarch Field Naturalist

Department: CMBO/Education

Location: Cape May Bird Observatory, New Jersey

Supervisor: Program Coordinator & Migration Count Coordinator, CMBO

Job Classification: Seasonal full-time (August 26 – November 14, 2023)

Job Description: MONARCH FIELD NATURALISTS (2) needed for ongoing Monarch Monitoring Project (MMP) at New Jersey Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO), Cape May, NJ. Cape May is renowned as one of the world’s great hot spots for migration. The Monarch Field Naturalists will gain valuable experience in progressing from an active learner to a skilled leader with a clear understanding of the ways in which we are working to monitor and protect New Jersey’s resident and migratory butterflies and wildlife, and the ability to engage a diverse public audience to become stewards of these important resources. NJ Audubon fosters the application of sound scientific principles and practices to address conservation issues related to vertebrate and invertebrate fauna, and the natural habitats with which they are associated.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

Educational Programming

· Educating the public in informal and formal settings about the project and monarch biology.

· Maintain displays of monarch caterpillars and chrysalides at CMBOs Northwood Center & The Nature Center of Cape May.

· Updating existing MMP program materials, as well as creating new materials as needed.

· Assist with maintaining the MMP social media accounts.

Research

· Completing daily road censuses of migrating monarchs across Cape Island.

· Conducting monarch tagging and keeping organized records of all tags.

· Monarch tagging and road census data entry.

· Compiling a comprehensive seasonal report to archive all efforts from the 2023 season.