Spring/School-Year Environmental Educator
SEASONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR (Part-Time)
2024 School Year Programs
About the Position: Raritan Headwaters Association, a nonprofit environmental conservation organization based in Bedminster, NJ, is seeking confident, enthusiastic and motivated candidates to join our Education Team beginning in March 2024.
RHA Educators teach traveling ecology programs for students in elementary and middle school throughout Somerset, Hunterdon and Morris County. This position is a part-time, flexible schedule. Programs are mainly held in the fall and spring during regular school hours, with some programs occurring during the summer (option to participate in monthly family programs, summer camp, etc.).
Responsibilities: Teach environmental education programs to school groups both in the classroom and at stream field sites. Programs are scheduled for you.
- Implement provided environmental lesson plans in the classroom and in outdoor settings.
- Create new lesson plans and programs.
- Attend orientation and training sessions.
- Assist with clean up and organize equipment after each use.
- Pick-up, drop-off, and/or transfer equipment as required.
- Be reasonably available as a substitute in case another educator calls in sick.
- Part-time, flexible schedule – programs are mainly held in the fall and spring during regular school hours, with some programs occurring during the summer. (Option to participate in monthly family programs, summer camp, etc.)
Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred; however, any combination of these will be taken into consideration:
- Experience working with children in an educational setting and outdoors.
- Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, life sciences or other related majors.
- Strong knowledge of natural resources.
- Good organizational skills and time management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interest and enthusiasm for the natural environment and desire to share it with others.
- Strength of cooperation and teamwork.
- Must have own reliable transportation.
- Strong spirit of teamwork.
Hours: Flexible, varied. Generally, ranges from 3-20 hours per week.
Compensation: $21/hour
Start Date: March 1, 2024 (flexible)
End Date: End of school year, option to continue into summer and fall.
How to Apply: EMAIL ONLY: Please e-mail cover letter, resume and two references to Lauren Theis at LTheis@raritanheadwaters.org
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
For more information please email LTheis@raritanheadwaters.org or call 908-234-1852 x314
Summer Camp Educator
SEASONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR (Part-Time)
Summer 2024
About the Position: The Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA), a non-profit conservation organization located at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Gladstone, NJ, is seeking enthusiastic and creative Environmental Educators for the summer of 2024.
The Educators will be responsible for implementing week-long sessions of RHA’s summer Nature Day Camp programs for children ages 3-16, under the direction of the Education Director. Lesson prep and orientation will take place in May-June. The camp is scheduled for the weeks of June 24 through August 16.
Preference will be given to candidates that can participate in multiple week-long sessions of camp. RHA’s education team works together to create all lesson plans, and RHA provides all materials. We encourage candidates to visit our website at www.raritanheadwaters.org to learn about our work, and www.raritanheadwaters.org/naturedaycamp to see more details about our camps (including this summer’s schedule).
Location: Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, 2121 Larger Cross Road in Gladstone.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30-2:30, 20 hours per week. Weeklong sessions available to choose from between June 24 and August 16.
Responsibilities: Teach outdoor environmental education programs to school groups and at our Nature Day Camp.
- Implement provided environmental lesson plans in the classroom and in outdoor settings. Programs include field trips, stream exploration programs, and summer camps.
- Option to collaborate on new lesson plans and programs.
- Attend orientation and training sessions.
- Assist with clean up and organize educational supplies after each use.
- Pick-up, drop-off, and/or transfer educational supplies as required.
- Be reasonably available as a substitute in case another educator calls in sick.
- Part-time, flexible schedule.
Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred; however, any combination of these will be taken into consideration:
- Experience working with children in an educational setting and outdoors.
- Completed or working toward a Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, life sciences or other related majors.
- Strong knowledge of natural resources.
- Good organizational skills and time management.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interest and enthusiasm for the natural environment and desire to share it with others.
- Strength of cooperation and teamwork.
- Must have own reliable transportation.
- Strong spirit of teamwork.
Compensation: $21/hour
How to Apply: EMAIL ONLY: Please e-mail cover letter, resume and two references to Lauren Theis at LTheis@raritanheadwaters.org
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
For more information please email LTheis@raritanheadwaters.org or call 908-234-1852 x314
Community Well Test Event Intern
About the Position: Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is seeking candidates to work closely with the organization’s Well Test Program Manager in Spring 2024. This is a great opportunity to gain internship experience working with our non-profit conservation organization and learn about the importance of well water testing and groundwater quality monitoring while educating and engaging with the community.
The Community Well Test Program partners with many municipalities within the region to offer residents the opportunity to conveniently test their water during a well testing event. Although testing is not mandatory for well water users, the EPA recommends that private well owners test their drinking water annually for bacteria, nitrates, and any other contaminants that are known to be of local concern. The intern will help the program manager facilitate well test sales events through test kit building, community outreach, water quality education, and more. We are currently preparing for the spring event season and seeking an interested candidate to assist in its execution while gaining valuable community relations experience.
Candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.TestMyWell.org to learn more about RHA’s Community Well Test Program.
Qualifications: Qualified applicants should be working towards a degree or will have recently completed a degree in biology, ecology, environmental policy, or a related field. Applicants must be comfortable working with volunteers and community members. Preferred candidates should have transportation to various locations throughout the watershed.
Total Hours: 50 hours
Required Dates: Most Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (occasional Sundays and weekdays)
Start Date: Early-April End Date: Mid-June
Location: Events are held at various municipal buildings and parks throughout the watershed. Occasional workdays at the RHA South Branch office in Flemington, NJ, may be required.
Compensation: $15/hour
How to Apply: EMAIL ONLY: “Well Test Event Internship – Application – Last Name” in subject line to Samantha LaRocca, Well Test Program Manager, at slarocca@raritanheadwaters.org. Include a resume outlining relevant experiences, skills, and interests; cover letters encouraged. Applications will be accepted through March 25th or until filled.