Employment

SUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION POSITION - Part Time

About the Position:The Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA), a non-profit conservation organization located in Bedminster, NJ, is seeking Environmental Educators for the summer of 2012.  The Educators will be responsible for implementing RHA’s summer Nature Day Camp and Farm Camp, with assistance from a paid intern and high school volunteers.  Some prep work will take place during May or June, as convenient to the hired educators.  The camp is scheduled for four weeks, approximately 25-30 hours per week. Camp runs Monday through Friday the weeks of July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27 and July 30-August 3.

Preference will be given to candidates that can participate in all four weeks of camp, but consideration will be given to anyone that can participate in at least 2 weeks of camp.  RHA will provide lesson plans and materials, with the opportunity for Educators to contribute to lesson plans.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, biology, ecology or a related field, or equivalent experience.  Applicants must be comfortable working outdoors (even in inclement weather), have a basic understanding of elementary environmental topics and enjoy working with children. Preferred candidates should be living within commuting distance of Bedminster, NJ.

Hours: 25-30 hours/week

Compensation:Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply: EMAIL ONLY: Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Lauren Theis at LTheisatraritanheadwatersdotorg  (LTheisatraritanheadwatersdotorg)   - please write “Summer Environmental Education Position” in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted through March 15th, and interviews will begin in late March.

SUMMER INTERN POSITION - Part Time

About the Position: The Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is a non-profit conservation organization located in Bedminster, New Jersey. RHA is seeking candidates for the Louis Starr Memorial Intern position, for the summer of 2012.  The intern will assist in all program areas, including:

  • Stream Monitoring
  • Stream Data Management
  • Environmental Education (Nature Day Camp)
  • Invasive Plant Removal Projects
  • Upkeep of the Bird and Butterfly Garden and Rain Garden
  • Trail Maintenance
  • Nestbox Monitoring
  • Volunteer Projects

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will 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 outdoors and have a basic understanding of conservation practices.  Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Preferred candidates should be living within commuting distance of Bedminster, NJ.

Hours:25-30 hours/week (flexible)

Start Date: Late May/Early June (flexible)

End Date:Early to Mid August (flexible)

Compensation: $2,500 Stipend

How to Apply: EMAIL ONLY: Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Lauren Theis at LTheisatraritanheadwatersdotorg  (LTheisatraritanheadwatersdotorg)   - please write “Summer Intern Position” in subject line.

Applications will be accepted through March 15th, and interviews will begin in late March.