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Employment Opportunities
Summer Environmental Internship
Current Status: Accepting applications for summer 2010About the Position: The Upper Raritan Watershed Association (URWA) is a non-profit conservation organization located in Bedminster, New Jersey. URWA is seeking candidates for the Louis Starr Memorial Intern position, for the summer of 2010. The intern will assist in all program areas, including Land Stewardship, Environmental Education and Property Management. Projects include but are not limited to Volunteer Stream Monitoring, Invasive Species Strike Team, Conservation Easement Monitoring, and Nature Day Camp. We encourage candidates to visit our website at www.urwa.org to learn about our work.
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: 30-40 hours/week (flexible)
Start Date: Late May/Early June
End Date: Mid to Late August
Compensation: Stipend, based on schedule
How to Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Lauren Theis at ltheis@urwa.org or P.O. Box 273, Gladstone, NJ 07934. For more information please call Lauren at 908-234-1852 ext. 12.
Applications will be accepted through March 15th, and interviews will begin in late March.
Associate Naturalist
Current Status: Accepting applications on a rolling basis
The Upper Raritan Watershed Association is looking for on-call Associate Naturalists to assist with our Environmental Education programs including school field trips, scout badge programs, adult education walks and family programs. Programs take place after school, evenings, weekdays or weekends. Naturalists will be scheduled to assist with programs on a per-need basis, according to their interest and availability. Training and orientation to the property will be provided. Associate Naturalists should be comfortable sharing their area of interest in an outdoor setting. Teaching experience helps but is not mandatory. Please specify if you have an expertise or interest in a specific area. URWA can offer a stipend for time and travel.
Please fill out an application and return it to:
Lauren Theis
Upper Raritan Watershed Association
PO Box 273
Gladstone, NJ 07934
(908) 234-1852 x13
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