You might be just the person we're looking for to fill a critical position. Our staff includes full-time and part-time positions, interns, stewards, seasonal, temporary and permanent opportunities. To apply for any of the positions listed below, send a resume and cover letter to the address listed for that position.

Seasonal Research Technician

New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time Seasonal Research Technician position in the NJAS Research Department. This is a three month position with the possibility of continuation based on funding, and is based out of Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary in Bernardsville, NJ.  The Research Technician will work for the Citizen Science program and is responsible for office work, data entry, volunteer coordination, and some field work.

Duties include:

* supervise citizen scientists involved in collecting data
* enter data
* maintain volunteer databases
* collect field data on avian abundance as needed

Qualifications:

* Completion of at least three years towards a B.S. in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field
* Experience with basic computer programs, including Windows XP and MS Excel
* Good organizational skills and attention to detail
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Experience identifying birds by sight and sound
* Ability to work unusual hours (early mornings)
* Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license

Salary:  $1000/month for part-time position (20 hours per week)
Tentative dates:  May 15 – August 15, but negotiable

Send cover letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references by April 15th to via email to Kristin Mylecraine, Research Associate, or mail to her attention at Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd., Bernardsville, NJ  07920; 908-766-5787 x15.

NJAS’ Research Department is currently seeking to fill the following seasonal positions:

FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 1 April through 30 November for research project on bird and bat migration at a large wind power facility on the Tug Hill Plateau, a unique geological formation located between the eastern shore of Lake Ontario and the Northern Adirondack Mountains.  The project employs dual marine radar system and night vision equipment to monitor spatial and temporal aspects of nocturnal bird/bat movements during north and southbound migration.

      Duties include:
- Setting up, monitoring and maintaining radar and computer equipment,
- Archiving data for analysis
- Conducting optically enhanced nocturnal surveys of migration flight dynamics.

      Qualifications:
- Experience using basic computer programs like Windows XP, MS Excel and data compression software required.
- Must be willing to work unusual hours (early morning or night)
- Must be able to lift heavy objects
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Background in bird identification and bird/bat migration useful but not required.
- Must have a valid and clean driver’s license

Salary $2200/month.  Lodging and vehicle for use during study provided. 

Send cover letter of interest, resume and three references by 28 February to Robert Fogg, Research Associate, New Jersey Audubon Society, Center for Research and Education, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ  08210 or via email



GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 15 April through 31 August for ongoing research on grassland breeding bird ecology in New Jersey.

      Duties include:
- Conducting spot-mapping
- Point count surveys
- Behavioral observations
- Nest searching
- Data entry and some data analysis

      Qualifications:
- Spot-mapping and/or point count experience
- Ability to identify grassland birds of the eastern US by sight and sound required
- Proficiency with NS Excel and ArcGIS preferred
- Must be able to work independently
- Must be willing to work in occasionally hot and buggy conditions
- Must have own vehicle and valid and clean driver’s license.

Salary $2100/month.  Lodging and mileage reimbursement provided.

Send cover letter of interest, resume and three references by 15 March to Dr. Kimberly Peters, New Jersey Audubon Society, Center for Research and Education, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ  08210 or via email



SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 16 April through 30 June for ongoing research on shorebird migration ecology along New Jersey’s Delaware Bay shore.  Delaware Bay is recognizes as an internationally important staging area for shorebirds during spring migration from South American wintering grounds to arctic breeding sites.

      Duties include:
- Extracting birds from mist-nets
- Banding, weighing and measuring birds
- Recording data
- Conducting point counts
- Surveying for color-banded birds
- Data entry

      Qualifications:
- Mist-netting and bird banding experience necessary
- Ability to identify shorebirds of the eastern US
- Color-band resighting experience preferred
- Proficiency with MS Excel or Access programs preferred
- Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
- Must be willing to work long hours, six days/week
- Must be willing to work in occasionally hot and buggy conditions
- Must have own vehicle and a valid and clean driver’s license

Salary $2000/month.  Start date can be flexible.  Lodging and reimbursement for gas provided.

Send cover letter of interest, resume and three references by 15 March to Dr. Kimberly Peters, New Jersey Audubon Society, Center for Research and Education, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ  08210, or via email

 

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