Part-Time, Environmental Stewardship Internship *

Inside Higher Ed; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading community college in New Jersey is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Stewardship Intern to assist with environmental stewardship activities both on campus and in public spaces. Intern responsibilities include deer exclosure maintenance, removal of invasive species, tree planting, and monitoring data collection. Applicants must be current students or recent graduates with an interest in ecology. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment focused on conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform outdoor manual labor for 6-8 hours a day.
• Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to field sites.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor outdoors 6-8 hours a day.
• Must have personal transportation and be willing to drive up to 1-2 hours to field sites.
• Plant and/or animal identification skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation and maintenance of deer exclosures.
• Remove invasive plant species and assist with tree planting.
• Support trail mapping, maintenance, and native plant propagation.
• Collect monitoring data for environmental projects.
• Collect monitoring data for CES projects.
• Collaborate on additional CES activities as available.

Skills

Interest in ecology/conservation field work

Plant and/or animal identification skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Current RVCC student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Raritan Valley Community College

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description

Raritan Valley Community College is currently accepting applications for a Part‑Time Environmental Stewardship Internship. The Center for Environmental Studies (CES) at Raritan Valley Community College is looking for seasonal interns to assist with various activities related to environmental stewardship on campus and on public open space in New Jersey. Interns will primarily assist with the installation and maintenance of deer exclosures, removal of invasive plant species, tree planting, trail mapping and maintenance, native plant propagation and greenhouse work, and collection of monitoring data. Participation in related activities with other projects at the CES may be available depending on intern interest and abilities.

Requirements

• Must be a current RVCC student in good academic standing or a recent graduate.
• Interest and/or experience in ecology/conservation field work.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor outdoors under varying weather conditions for 6-8 hours a day.
• Must have personal transportation and be willing to drive up to 1-2 hours to field sites, as needed.
• Plant and/or animal identification skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Microsoft Excel.

Application Instructions

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.