TEACHER-NATURALIST, Full
Time
New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) Weis Ecology Center
150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ
The teacher-naturalist has duties primarily in
the education branch of the NJAS mission. In
addition to the duties and responsibilities
listed, this position requires taking an active
role in promoting New Jersey Audubon Society as a
membership-based conservation organization. Weis
Ecology Center is a day use and residential
facility. Supervisor: Weis Ecology Center Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Teaching and coordinating environmental
education day and overnight programs and live
animal programs for students, scouts, families,
and adults in addition to developing new
educational programs, curricula, public programs
and partnering on NJAS projects.
· Supervising, scheduling, and training of
educational staff and volunteers.
· Compiling and distributing Weis quarterly calendar of events
· Coordinating care and feeding schedule of
live animals, monitors health, completes reports
& permit applications, and secures food donations
for Weis raptors and reptiles.
· Supporting the day-to-day operations of
the center including daily procedures, public
relations and greeting hikers, office tasks and
answering phones, routine cleaning/maintenance,
and additional duties as required by the Sanctuary Director.
· Organizing the operation of a small
nature store, including meeting volunteer staffing needs.
Qualifications:
· BA in environmental education,
environmental science, biological science, or related field.
· Teaching experience at a residential
environmental education center or nature center,
along with a willingness to work flexible hours
(including weekends and some nights).
· Demonstrated natural history knowledge,
as well as strong oral and written communication skills.
· Excellent leadership, motivational, and
organizational skills required.
· Ability to use Microsoft Office
Professional including PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
· Retail experience a plus
Starting Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive and Commensurate with
experience, onsite housing available.
Application Deadline: Position will be posted until filled.
Resumes with cover letters to: Rene Buccinna,
Administrative Assistant, NJAS Department of
Education via email to
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Contact phone # - 609-861-1608 x13
Ms. Rene' Buccinna, Admin. Asst.
NJAS/CMBO Center for Research & Education
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
609-861-0700 ext. 13
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
