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- AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador (FT), Throughout NJ
- Teacher-Naturalist/Summer Camp Director (FT), Pennington, NJ
- Watershed Management Summer Intern (FT), Pennington, NJ
- GIS Coordinator (PT), Middletown, NJ
- Director of Development, (FT), Far Hills, NJ
- Watershed Specialist (FT), Clinton, NJ
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[06/09/08]
AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador
The AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador Program is looking for college graduates for a great first job in
the environmental field. Applicants should like to work outdoors with volunteers and conduct educational
outreach programs to schools and community organizations.
The NJ Watershed Ambassador Program is a cooperative effort between AmeriCorps and the NJ Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP). We are looking to hire 20 enthusiastic people to serve local communities
throughout New Jersey. This AmeriCorps program addresses the diverse environmental needs of the State by raising
awareness about NJ's watersheds. The purpose of the program is to improve water quality by exploring the
relationships between people and the environment, nurturing community-based environmental activities and
empowering residents to make responsible and informed decisions regarding their watershed.
Through this program, twenty AmeriCorps members are placed in watershed management areas across New Jersey
at host agency sites. Over the course of 1,700 hours, members assist the NJDEP in monitoring the rivers of
New Jersey through visual and biological assessment volunteer monitoring protocols. Members train community
volunteers to participate in these monitoring programs. Members also engage volunteers in watershed stewardship
projects, such as stream clean-ups, watershed festivals, stormdrain markings, and restoration projects.
Through audio-visual presentations, members provide information to community organizations and schools, in
order to have an informed citizenry about water and watershed issues in New Jersey.
This is a great first job in the environmental field with numerous networking opportunities. The position
includes a living allowance of $11,400, health care, and a $4,725 educational award upon completion. For more
information on the program please visit our website at http://www.nj.gov/dep/watershedmgt/ambassadors_index.htm.
To apply, please email or fax a cover letter and resume to Akili Lynn at 609-292-0687 or
akili.lynn@dep.state.nj.us.
[06/02/08]
Teacher-Naturalist/Summer Camp Director
The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person for its
award-winning environmental education program at the Buttinger Nature Center. The Nature Center is located
on the Watershed Association's 865-acre nature reserve in Hopewell Township, New Jersey. The reserve includes
a 1,500 square foot seasonal Butterfly House, an organic farm, acres of field and forest, a pond, and a
portion of the Stony Brook. Nature Center staff conducts approximately 400 programs annually, reaching 10,000
people. Among these ecology-based programs are school field trips, children's and family programs for the
public, teacher workshops, and a summer nature day camp. Programming also includes a community-based
initiative and the Trenton Link, which reaches underserved youth in nearby Trenton. Staff includes Director
of Education, Nature Center Manager, Teacher-Naturalists, Interns and a dedicated corps of volunteers.
Position starts September 2, 2008 - salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, promote and teach education programs for schools and public
- Conduct preseason summer camp planning and preparation; including recruitment, interviewing, hiring and training of staff, record keeping, camp curriculum review and supply purchases
- Actively participate in and supervise all aspects of 6-week summer environmental education day camp, including offsite trip supervision
- Maintain existing educational displays in nature center and develop new displays
- Create educational materials for the Association website and trailside kiosks
- Interact with visitors at the Nature Center
- Assist in daily supervision of interns and volunteers
- Perform routine facility maintenance, various office tasks and other projects as needed/assigned
General Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the life sciences or related majors, or equivalent life experience
- Experience working with children in an outdoor, educational setting
- Experience working with volunteers and/or interns in a supervisory capacity
- Experience designing environmental education programs
- Prior summer camp work experience, preferably with supervisory responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of natural history
- Good organizational skills; ability to multitask
- Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and listening
- Strong interest and enthusiasm for the environment and desire to share it with children and adults
- Strong spirit of cooperation and teamwork; good sense of humor
- Willingness to learn and participate in all aspects of nature center work
For detailed information, contact the Buttinger Nature Center at 609-737-7592.
Qualified candidates should forward a letter of intent, a resume and a letter of recommendation to:
Jeff Hoagland, Education Director
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association
31 Titus Mill Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
Fax: 609-737-3075
jhoagland@thewatershed.org
[05/28/08]
Watershed Management Summer Intern
The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, a dynamic and multifaceted non-profit conservation
organization, is seeking a summer intern for its Watershed Management Program.
The successful intern candidate will be professional, responsible, highly organized, and have excellent
writing and verbal communication skills. The 2008 Watershed Management Intern will gain valuable event
planning, grant administration, and research experience as well as become familiarized with the New Jersey
environmental non-profit community.
A background and/or interest in environmental policy, science or business management is preferred. This is an
8 week full-time summer internship.
The Watershed Association is dedicated to preserving clean water and protecting the natural environment in
the 265-square mile region of central New Jersey drained by Stony Brook and the Millstone River. The Watershed
Association pursues its mission through education, science, advocacy, and land protection. The organization owns and
manages an expanding 860-acre nature reserve; operates a nature center and extensive environmental education
program; works with towns, citizens, and businesses to improve land management decisions; and conducts stream
monitoring and restoration efforts.
E.O.E. Salary is competitive.
Applicants should send resume by June 13, 2008 to:
Jennifer Coffey
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association
31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ O8534
jcoffey@thewatershed.org
609-737-3735
609-737-3075 (fax)
[04/03/08]
GIS Coordinator
The Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF), a dynamic and successful county land trust in central New Jersey,
is seeking a part-time GIS Coordinator to manage MCF's GIS system. MCF recently completed a Great
Places GIS project identifying the critical environmental resources on the remaining lands in Monmouth County.
This information will be modified and distributed to various local, county and other nonprofit groups to
assist in their preservation efforts.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have familiarity with GIS concepts and experience with current ESRI software
including ArcView, ArcInfo, and ArcExplorer. He/she will be required to become familiar with and effectively
apply knowledge of MCF's Great Places GIS Project. Duties include creating, compiling, manipulating,
maintaining, and analyzing data as well as producing reports and maps, maintaining accurate documentation
and providing technical assistance and training opportunities to staff. The individual must be self motivated,
detail oriented, and possess excellent communications skills.
Salary and Benefits:
MCF offers competitive non-profit salaries commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Adele Keller, Executive Director
Monmouth Conservation Foundation
PO Box 4150, Middletown, NJ 07748;
or FAX: 732-671-2667
or email: monmouth_conservation@verizon.net
Website: www.monmouthconservation.org
[02/13/08]
Director of Development
New Jersey Conservation Foundation (www.njconservation.org), one of the nation's premier land conservation
non-profits, seeks a Development Director responsible for planning and implementing a full development
program: planned giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation support, membership, government grants
and special events. Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, exceptional written and oral communication
skills, ability to manage staff, ability to work on multiple projects in a deadline-orientated environment,
and a commitment to the environment. College degree required.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Maria Hauser
170 Longview Road,
Far Hills, NJ 07931
or email maria@njconservation.org.
EOE M/F/V/D
[09/25/07]
Watershed Specialist
The Watershed Specialist will assist in: the study/analysis and reporting of watershed
conditions; the implementation of watershed management/protection projects; the
characterization and assessment of watersheds; the development of management plans;
and public education. In addition, the Watershed Specialist will assist with other efforts
of the North Jersey RC&D such as rural fire protection through the implementation of dry
hydrants. The watershed specialist may be required to perform the duties of the job on an
emergent basis, outside of normal work hours, as needed. The North Jersey RC&D is a
nonprofit organization that promotes a lively, team oriented work environment.
Location of Position: The official duty station will be the North Jersey RC&D Office in
Clinton, NJ. Project work will focus on the six Counties covered by North Jersey RC&D
(Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Union) as well as specific project
work in the Raritan Basin that may extend into Middlesex, Monmouth and Mercer
Counties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collects and analyzes water resource, land use, geographic and demographic data and
information through field studies and research, and assists with preparation of clear,
technically sound, accurate, informative and statistical reports containing findings,
conclusions and recommendations; and drafts official correspondence regarding such
reports.
- Assists in the development of watershed characterizations and assessments of
watershed status, trends and significant causes, relative to available standards or
thresholds.
- Assists in the preparation of water resource management plans and projects at the site
specific, subwatershed, watershed, watershed management area and river basin scale
to address substantive resource issues; the development of site-specific, subwatershed
and watershed projects to remedy or prevent water resource impairment; and
implementation of those projects.
- Assists in planning and preparing for, and participates in/facilitates, public information
and public involvement activities, conferences and meetings with appropriate
individuals and groups of officials interested in or responsible for water resource
activities, and prepares minutes as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in environmental
science, soil science, ecology, water resource management, forestry, chemistry,
hydrology, geology, biology, zoology, environmental planning or other field of science or
planning related to watershed or water resource management; or graduation from an
accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, agricultural or
sanitary engineering, or field of engineering related to watershed or water resource
management.
License: Must possess a valid motor vehicle license.
Considerable Knowledge of:
Database and current word processing software for personal computers; GIS software,
principles, methods and procedures used in the assessment of watershed status, trends,
and causes.
Basic Knowledge of:
Principles, methods and procedures used in the development of watershed management
and protection plans and projects; public education and public involvement principles,
methods and procedures; land use management techniques for the protection of water
quality, agricultural best management practices, and water quantity and aquatic
ecosystems.
Ability to:-
- Meet and work effectively with the general public, elected officials and other
government agencies regarding water resource, management and planning matters;
- Understand, analyze, interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
etc. pertaining to water resources control, environmental impact analysis, water
supply, water quality and land use management;
- Acquire considerable knowledge of the surface and subsurface waters of the State,
including water yield and water quality considerations, and the social and economic
issues incidental to the development, allocation and conservation of these water
resources; analyze problems, conduct studies, organize assigned work, develop
effective work methods, and prepare clear, concise and effective reports thereon
including conclusions and recommendations;
- Read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this
position.
Terms of Employment:
- Pay based on experience- Range- $30,000 to $40,000
- 40 hr. per week
- Vacation and sick days offered along with all Federal Holidays
- Employee Benefits package (health and/or retirement)
- Flexible spending benefits provided
- Position is for one year, with the intent to continue based on available funding
- Must have transportation available
- Mileage costs will be reimbursed
How To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume which includes educational experience,
information which supports the qualifications listed above, and a listing of all work
experience for a minimum of your last 3 positions. Three references who have direct
knowledge of your technical expertise should be included. Applications should be
mailed to:
North Jersey RC&D Council
54 Old Highway 22, Suite 201
Clinton, NJ 08809
Phone: (908)735-0733 x4
Fax: (908)735-0744
Email: njrcdcouncil@northjerseyrcd.org
All applications must be received by October 12, 2007. Anticipated starting date for this
position is November 2007.
All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to Race, Creed, Color, Sex,
Age, Handicap, or National Origin.
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