Employment

Environmental Educator (Paid)

The Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is a non-profit conservation organization located in Bedminster, New Jersey. RHA is on a mission to protect clean water in the 470 square-mile North and South Branch watersheds of the Raritan River.

About the Position

  • The Raritan Headwaters Association is seeking confident, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to teach a traveling stream ecology program called WaterWays
  • 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.)
  • Must have own reliable transportation.

Location

  • Schools and stream field sites within the Raritan Headwaters Region (Morris, Somerset and Hunterdon).
  • Occasional meetings, training, and equipment pick-up and drop-off (from RHA’s offices in Bedminster or Flemington).

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, especially relating to water and watersheds.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Teach environmental education programs to school groups both in the classroom and at stream field sites. Programs are scheduled for you.
  • Home study of lesson materials and equipment, all of which are provided.
  • Attendance at occasional meetings and trainings.
  • 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.

How to Apply: EMAIL ONLY. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to Lauren Theis, Director of Education.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information please email ltheis@raritanheadwaters.org or call 908-234-1852 x314