Responsibilities:

• Coordinate implementation of the Dam Removal and Riparian Restoration in the Raritan Watershed (DR-RRRW) project in collaboration with RHA’s Director of Science
• Assist partner agencies in planning, implementation, and outreach for 2 dam removal projects in the Upper Raritan
  Watershed
• Work with RHA staff and regional partners to plan and implement 8 miles of riparian buffer restoration by planting native trees and shrubs in the North Branch Raritan River Watershed
• Develop a 4-year project management plan for the DR-RRRW, based on grant guidelines
• Develop, implement and maintain the project budget including managing accounting for project expenses
• Develop project partners, partner expectations, and formal agreements
• Advocate for the project via meetings, workshops, press releases and maintaining a page on RHA’s website
• Establish and support relationships with stakeholders, partners, and landowners through communications and updates
• Serve as a resource for partners in every aspect of project implementation
• Develop training materials and host trainings
• Develop and regularly update records, riparian buffer targets, including location, mapping, landowners, partners, miles of
  stream, estimated number of trees and the species, cost, number of project participants/volunteers and images
• Conduct site visits before, during and after project implementation (dam removal and riparian restoration plantings)
• Coordinate ordering/reserving and maintaining plant stock, equipment and project materials in sync with project timeline
• Procure and manage local volunteers and other labor including RHA volunteers
• Oversee RHA equipment loans for projects
• Ensure survivorship data is collected by partners at each site annually
• Regularly report on project milestones to Science Director and fulfill funder’s reporting requirements

Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor of Science in ecology or related field and 2 years work experience as a conservation professional; demonstrated success at organizing and managing projects involving multiple partners, stakeholders, and personnel; knowledge of regional ecosystems and conservation issues; skilled at using ArcGIS preferred; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Details:
Position is based in Bedminster, NJ; Reports to RHA Director of Science; 40 hours per week; will be required to travel around the region, do physically demanding work, and work outside in inclement weather; some evenings and weekends are required.

How to Apply:
Email letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to future@raritanheadwaters.org, subject line “Restoration Coordinator.” Visit www.raritanheadwaters.org to learn more about Raritan Headwaters and the work we are doing to protect and restore water resources in the Upper Raritan Region of New Jersey and beyond.

Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization with a mission of protecting and restoring watershed resources in the North and South Branch Raritan River Watershed Region of New Jersey through our programs in science, education, advocacy, land preservation and stewardship.

This position will:

• Coordinate RHA Stream Cleanup event planned for mid-April 2022
• Manage event logistics and be the point person for inquiries from staff, interns, AmeriCorps Ambassador, site coordinators, corporate and municipal partners, and the public
• Work with Development team to coordinate volunteers, solicit municipal and county support and manage registration
• Identify new or retired stream cleanup sites
• Work with GIS Director to map stream segments and establish website/mapping
• Expand the educational component relating to human and ecological health at each site
• Refresh cleanup manual
• Administrative tasks related to the establishment of 70+ sites including inventory, order, and distribute stream cleanup supplies and paperwork
• Work with Development team on promotional materials including postcards, flyers, social media posts, press releases pre- and post-event
• Assist with the postcard mailing to previous volunteers and community groups
• Supervise site coordination during the event
• Collect and summarize data from the event and develop a stream cleanup report to be distributed to municipalities and other partners

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be within commuting distance of Bedminster, NJ and possess knowledge of the Raritan River headwaters region and environmental issues, have access to transportation, have strong organizational, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and exhibit a passion for conservation. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or be working toward a degree. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel a must.

Hours: Average 20 hrs per week over 32 weeks; start November 2021; work hours concentrated January to May 2022 (Event/mid-April)

How to Apply: E-mail only. Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2 references to future@raritanheadwaters.org include “Stream Cleanup” in the subject line.

Raritan Headwaters Association (RHA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization with a mission of protecting and restoring watershed resources in the North and South Branch Raritan River Watershed Region of New Jersey through our programs in science, education, advocacy, land preservation and stewardship.

Based in Bedminster, NJ.  Raritan Headwaters is initiating the Headwaters Kestrel Partnership aimed at helping in the recovery of the threatened American Kestrel while also imparting best management practices on open space, including working lands, in the Upper Raritan Watershed.  The Kestrel Project Intern works closely with RHA’s Science Director on developing science and outreach material, conducting field work related to the NJ American Kestrel Nest Box Project, and engaging partners including land trusts and other non-profits, and county, municipal and private landowners in the Upper Raritan.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with development of outreach materials, stakeholder outreach events and expansion of the Raritan Headwaters nest box cluster throughout the Upper Raritan
• Develop online, print materials, and presentations on BMPs that will benefit American Kestrels as well as watershed health (fall/winter 2021)
• Engage Scout groups and other volunteers in building Kestrel Nest Boxes and/or organize erecting boxes on at least 20 properties to expand the nest box cluster to a minimum of 50 boxes 2021-2022
• Promote bird surveys and data entry into eBird to connect Kestrel conservation with conservation of other birds of open habitats
• Assist in prepping and monitoring nest boxes during Kestrel nesting season; engaging volunteers in helping in the monitoring (winter/spring/summer 2022)
• Assist in capturing and banding American Kestrel adults and young in spring/summer 2022

Qualifications:

• Preferred working towards or already have completed a degree in ecology, natural resources management or a related field of conservation science
• Basic knowledge of ecological processes and regional wildlife; knowledge of best management practices (BMPs)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written & oral communication skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Track record of teamwork in planning and implementing projects
• Experience working outdoors doing physically demanding work
• Experience using hand tools
• Transportation to and from Fairview Farm
• Live within commuting distance of Bedminster, NJ

Duration of position and compensation:
September 2021-August 2022 (flexible start and end dates); 5-15 hrs per week depending on season; $15/hr plus mileage reimbursement

How to apply:
Email only. Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2 references to future@raritanheadwaters.org. Include “Kestrel Internship” in the subject line.