Part-Time, Coastal Conservation Internship *

Raritan Valley Community College is seeking a Part-Time Coastal Conservation Intern to assist with protecting beach habitats and dune development in New Jersey. Responsibilities include installing protective fencing, monitoring data collection, and conducting outreach activities. Applicants must be current RVCC students or recent graduates with an interest in ecology, capable of manual outdoor labor. The position requires personal transportation for travel to various field sites.
Category:: Part-Time Hourly
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Department:: Science & Engineering
Locations:: North Branch, NJ
Posted:: Nov 12, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: PT No Benefits
Ref. No.:: PT Coastal Conservation
Position ID:: 182975

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 Coastal Conservation Internship.

Raritan Valley Community College and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance are looking for seasonal interns to assist with various activities related to the protection of sensitive beach habitats for rare species and enhanced dune development in New Jersey. Interns will primarily assist with the installation and maintenance of protective beach fencing and collection of monitoring data on beaches and dunes to determine their effectiveness. Other activities may include assisting with surveys of rare beach plants, conducting outreach and interpretive activities at state parks, development of internet and outreach materials, and involvement in other aspects of research activities investigating global patterns of beach use and conservation, depending upon 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/day.

Must have personal transportation and be willing to drive 1-2.5 hours to field sites across the New Jersey shoreline.

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.

For consideration of one of the above positions, please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking the "apply now" button. RVCC's starting rate is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.