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. 

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Position Title:                 Nature Store Associate
Department                     Retail
Location:                         Nature Center of Cape May, Cape May, NJ 
Reports To:                     Sanctuary Director
Job Classification          Seasonal Part-time, five hours per week, Sunday, now through October 31

Job Description:  The Nature Store Associate works in our Nature Shop, five hours per week on Sunday

Major Responsibilities:

·         Sales (including computer POS cash register operations).
·         Greet visitors, answer telephones, and disseminate NJ Audubon/Nature Center of Cape May information, answer questions about local natural areas, and natural history.
·         Encourage membership enrollment with each sale. Display program and membership information.
·         Assist customers with merchandise selection and program registrations.
·         Assist and guide the work of store volunteers.
·         Maintain supply and restock of literature for center (membership brochures, checklists, info packs, etc.) to ensure ample supply available.
·         Display merchandise, including seasonal and thematic displays.
·         Prepare end-of-day cash register reconciliations.
·         Filing and other clerical tasks.
·         Work with Sanctuary Director and Nature Store Manager as team player towards daily operations and support at the Nature Center of Cape May.
·         Other duties as needed, including responsibility for filling, putting up and taking down outside bird feeders as well as minor cleaning of the Trucksess Welcome Center.

Knowledge/Skills

·         Retail experience and computer skills required.
·         Knowledge of natural history or the birding market, or sales experience with similar product line, is preferred.
·         Must have strong communication and customer service skills.
·         Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to accept direction.
·         Team player.
·         Punctual with effective time management and organizational skills.
·         Ability to work independently as necessary.

Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma.  Retail experience preferred.
·         Flexibility to adjust hours to meet special needs of the Nature Store.
·         Ability to lift and move merchandise, boxes and bird seed.
·         Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle in NJ.

Starting Date:  Immediate

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline:  Position will be posted until filled.

Qualified individuals may apply by sending resumes with cover letters to:  Gretchen Whitman via email to gretchen.whitman@njaudubon.org or via mail, New Jersey Audubon Society, The Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ  08204

New Jersey Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Title:-  Summer Camp Teacher/Naturalist
Department-      Education
Location:-          Lorrimer Sanctuary
Reports To:-     Sanctuary Director
Job Classification:-Seasonal, part-time; June 26 to August 23, 2013, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Job Description:  The Summer Camp teacher/naturalist has duties primarily in the education branch of the NJ Audubon mission and provides hands-on activities, games, crafts and nature exploration in a day-camp setting.  He/she will work directly with the Sanctuary Director to develop and teach the programs.  The teacher-naturalist takes an active role in promoting New Jersey Audubon as a membership-based conservation organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Educational Programming and Visitor Services

·         Plan, develop (if applicable) and conduct natural history programs for children aged 4 to 11 years old.  Programs will have a strong focus on awareness and respect for the natural world.
·         Maintain lesson plans, educational materials and all other related programming information as required.
·         Help in the care, feeding, and well being of live animals that are presented for educational purposes. 

Membership
·         Strive to increase NJ Audubon membership base

Facilities / Property
·         Assist with care and maintenance of the grounds, gardens, and trail system as needed. 

Other
·         Prepare written reports, proposals and plans as required.
·         Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Knowledge and Skills
·         Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to accept direction and constructive criticism.
·         Motivated self-starter who is also a team player
·         Punctual with effective time management skills.
·         Excellent oral and written skills required.
·         Ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
·         Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) to fulfill the job requirements.
·         Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion.

Qualifications
·         Educational background in the sciences or education, preferred.
·         Demonstrated knowledge of natural history of NJ
·         Prior experience working with young children in an outdoor setting
·         Valid First Aid, CPR, and other public safety certification appropriate for the activities at the site.
·         Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle in NJ; the physical capacity to walk throughout the land and buildings of the sanctuary, able to move materials and lift 50 lbs and operate mechanical equipment as needed.

Starting Date:  June 26, 2013

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline:  Position will be posted until filled.

Qualified individuals may apply by sending resumes with cover letters to:  Patrick Scheuer, Sanctuary Director, Lorrimer Sanctuary, PO Box 125, Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417 or patrick.scheuer@njaudubon.org

New Jersey Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Title:         Stewardship Project Coordinator South
Department:           Stewardship
Location:                Center for Research & Education, Cape May Court House, NJ
Reports To:            Stewardship Project Director
Job Classification: Full-time (40 hour week)

Job Description: The Stewardship Project Coordinator, reporting to the Stewardship Project Director, works collaboratively to reach targeted conservation goals in focal areas statewide, with an emphasis on Southern New Jersey.

The Project Coordinator position is focused on conservation and restoration of focal areas by working with public and private landowners and other stakeholders and partners to develop and implement a wide range of habitat stewardship and restoration projects. These may include creation of grasslands and riparian buffers, wetland restoration, forest stewardship activities, invasive species control, and promotion of agricultural practices that reduce ecological impacts or provide ecological benefits. 

The Project Coordinator will serve as the NJA representative on two or more initiatives and will advise landowners participating in those initiatives with habitat management practices as well as assisting the Project Director with coordination, technical support, and field assessment and monitoring. Other responsibilities will include coordinating volunteers as necessary to meet program goals; development and delivery of external communications including but not limited to presentations, press releases, and other spoken and written content; interacting with various partners (public, private and governmental) to promote effective, active conservation management actions associated with critical habitats. The Stewardship Project Coordinator will also manage the database for the Important Bird Areas Program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and assist with project management for implementation of specific field-based projects;
• Initiate and follow through on  landowner outreach efforts
• Develop conservation plans both independently and in cooperation with Project Director;
• Develop and implement habitat management plans on designated public and private lands;
• Aid landowners in the development of project proposals for federal funding.
• Deliver federal and state conservation incentive programs through landowner contacts;
• Facilitate community-based conservation through the development and distribution of education materials and press articles, as well as through creation of web content and social media postings;
• Organizes and conducts workshops for stakeholders;
•  Manages the Important Bird Areas database;
• Recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to act as stewards of natural resources through data submission or participation in community restoration and stewardship events;
• Works with the Stewardship Project Director and other department staff to identify funding sources and prepare project reports and proposals;
• Identify and explore opportunities to expand NJA conservation programs;
• Initiate, develop and maintain key relationships with partners, funders, donors and other contacts as well as completing other tasks as requested;
• Participates with other mission area staff to adopt a “team” approach towards daily operations;
• Creates and posts announcements for internships within the Stewardship Department’s southern region; oversees and assigns duties for interns;

Knowledge/Skills

• A motivated self-starter who is also a strong team player.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills essential.
• Experience using GIS software (e.g. ESRI) essential.
• Familiarity with a variety of software programs, including standard Microsoft software products. GPS experience is a plus.
• Possess effective time management skills and the ability to organize complex projects.
• Ability to effectively recruit and supervise volunteers
• Experience developing and implementing restoration projects.
• Fundraising or grant writing experience is beneficial.

Qualifications:

• M.S. in wildlife biology, natural resources, or related field preferred including an emphasis in land management and/or conservation planning.
• Two years experience working in the natural resources or conservation field.
• Must be willing to travel and work weekends and nights as required. This requires a reliable vehicle and a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
• Must be able to perform field work, such as planting and walking on uneven surfaces, and be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet specials needs of the organization.

Starting Date:  April 1, 2013

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline:  Position will be posted until filled.

Qualified individuals may apply by sending resumes with cover letters to:  Jean Lynch, Stewardship Projector Director via email jean.lynch@njaudubon.org

New Jersey Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Title:          Teacher Naturalist Occasional

Department:             Education

Location:                  Plainsboro Preserve

Reports To:              Sanctuary Director

Job Classification:  Teacher Naturalist Occasional

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Teacher Naturalist has duties in the education branch of the NJ Audubon mission and provides environmental education programs to schools, interested groups and the general public.  The Teacher Naturalist takes an active role in promoting New Jersey Audubon as a membership-based conservation organization. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Educational Programming

• Conduct (and plan, as applicable) environmental education programs for schools, special interest groups, nature camps, the general public, and family programs.
• Maintain lesson plans, educational materials and all other related programming information.

Training

• Satisfactorily complete training provided by center staff.
• Obtain and maintain certification for First Aid, CPR, and other public safety certification appropriate for the activities at the site.
• Obtain a satisfactory background check.
• Participate in ongoing training as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. or B.S. in the sciences or education preferred. 
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet special needs of the Sanctuary and the organization.
• Must have 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, able to move materials and to lift 50 lbs and operate mechanical equipment as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to accept direction and constructive criticism.
• Ability to work with children in an outdoor setting.
• Basic working knowledge of the natural history of the area helpful.
• Motivated self-starter who is also a team player.
• Punctual with effective time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.   

SALARY:   Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

New Jersey Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer.

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Position Title:          Nature Camp Intern
Department:             Education
Location:                  Plainsboro Preserve, Cranbury, NJ
Reports To:              Teacher Naturalist
Job Classification:  Seasonal, 40 hours per week, June 10, 2013 – August 31, 2013