Open Space Steward & Youth Corps Leader

Middlesex County, New Jersey; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,857 - 56,048; Full time

Job summary

The Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation seeks an energetic Open Space Steward/Youth Corps Supervisor to assist in managing Open Space parcels across Middlesex County. The role supports the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund established in 1998 and oversees volunteers and the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps.

Responsibilities include natural resource stewardship, trail maintenance, invasive species management, native plant restoration, and wildlife habitat

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Forestry, Conservation, Natural Resources Management, or Park Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in natural resource management, environmental education, parks and trail maintenance or related field.
• Knowledge of local flora & fauna; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct natural resource stewardship on open space parcels.
• Carry out management objectives for open space parcels including trail maintenance, invasive species management & elimination, native plant restoration, wildlife habitat projects and trash & litter removal.
• Assist in the recruitment and management for the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps.
• Assist in the management of volunteer projects.
• Assist in open space acquisition projects as needed.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Trail maintenance tools

Driver's license

First Aid / CPR

Wilderness First Responder

GIS / Esri

Pesticide application experience

Chainsaw experience

Knowledge of local flora & fauna

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

GIS

Esri software

Job description

The Middlesex County Office of Parks and Recreation seeks an energetic Open Space Steward/Youth Corps Supervisor to assist in managing Open Space parcels across Middlesex County. The role supports the Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund established in 1998 and oversees volunteers and the Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps.

Responsibilities include natural resource stewardship, trail maintenance, invasive species management, native plant restoration, and wildlife habitat