Employment & Internship Opportunities
Employment Opportunities and Internships
Full-time Summer Camp Counselor
Asbury Woods is excited to announce 2 full-time/seasonal Summer Nature Camp Counselor positions. Individuals must be engaging and creative and enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting. Nature Camp Counselors lead a variety of nature-based exploration activities, games, hikes, and science experiments, with the goal of creating fun experiences for campers that motivate them to explore nature. Counselors will lead weeklong day camp programs for children ages 6-12. The general work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, June 1 - August 22.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to: Sarah Bennett, Director of Education & Conservation, sbennett@asburywoods.org.
See the Full-time Summer Camp Counselor Job Description Here
Part-time Summer Preschool Camp Counselor
Asbury Woods is excited to announce 1 part-time/seasonal Summer Preschool Camp Counselor position. Individuals must be engaging and creative and enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting. Preschool Camp Counselors lead a variety of nature-based exploration activities, games, and hikes with the goal of creating fun experiences for campers that motivate them to explore nature. The counselor will lead half day preschool camp programs for children ages 4-6. The general work schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, June 1 - August 22.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to: Sarah Bennett, Director of Education & Conservation, sbennett@asburywoods.org.
Conservation Stewardship Coordinator
Asbury Woods is seeking a permanent, full-time Conservation Stewardship Coordinator to be part of our dynamic team and implement our Conservation Stewardship Plan. This is a hands-on position responsible for monitoring ecosystem health, maintaining natural resource inventories, working with staff, volunteers, and outside organizations to promote conservation and sustainable land use, leading stewardship and restoration projects, and communicating activities to internal and external audiences. Enthusiasm, knowledge of and passion for nature, and the ability to work outside in all conditions are required in this position. This is a full-time salaried position with occasional evening and weekend hours, four weeks of PTO, 10 paid holidays each year, an IRA plan and medical, dental and vision insurance.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to: Sarah Bennett, Director of Education & Conservation, sbennett@asburywoods.org by Friday, February 21.
See the full Conservation Stewardship Coordinator job description here
Naturalist Internship
Asbury Woods is seeking a naturalist intern. This unpaid internship is an opportunity for students pursuing degrees in environmental science/studies, education, early childhood education, biology, geosciences, natural sciences, outdoor recreation management, or wildlife conservation. Interns will gain experience developing and planning environmental education programs for all ages, working with visitors to connect them to nature, and learning the day-to-day operations of a busy nature center. Each intern will also develop their own project related to their career goals and area of interest/study. We will gladly work with your school if you want to complete the internship for credit.
The ideal candidate will have availability between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Sarah Bennett, Director of Education & Community Programs, at sbennett@asburywoods.org. The cover letter should explain why the applicant is interested in this position, their career aspirations, and any experiences relevant to the position.
See full naturalist intern description here
Animal Care Internship
Asbury Woods is seeking an animal care intern. This unpaid internship is an opportunity for students pursuing degrees in veterinary science, environmental science/studies, education, early childhood education, biology, natural sciences, outdoor recreation management, or wildlife conservation. Interns will gain experience caring for and handling animals, coordinating animal care needs, working with middle and high school students, and delivering animal programs to the public. Each intern will also develop their own project related to their career goals and area of interest/study. We will gladly work with your school if you want to complete the internship for credit.
The ideal candidate will have availability on weekday and/or Saturday mornings. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and their resume to Sarah Bennett, Director of Education & Community Programs, at sbennett@asburywoods.org. The cover letter should explain why the applicant is interested in this position, their career aspirations, and any experiences relevant to the position.
See full animal care intern description here
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About Asbury Woods
The mission of Asbury Woods is to inspire a greater connection to the natural world by protecting, managing and interpreting our property; providing outdoor recreational opportunities; and offering environmental education experiences.
Asbury Woods achieves this mission through a diverse array of educational, environmental and recreational programming for schools, community groups, families and individuals of all ages. In addition, Asbury Woods manages and maintains 234 acres of preserved property which includes native species, old-growth forests, landscaped gardens, wetlands, boardwalk trails and dirt trails.
The Andrew J. Conner Nature Center at Asbury Woods is the cornerstone of the educational programming, providing animal exhibits, and free public access. The Brown’s Farm Barn located on Sterrettania Road provides additional programming space for summer camps, school visits, and community programs. The Greenway Trail at Asbury Woods consists of adjacent tracts of land which provides a network of trails connecting Browns Farm and the Nature Center. The Greenway Trail provides ample recreational opportunities for hiking, running, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and wading in Walnut Creek. Trail users will find peaceful spots to rest and relax to take in the serene vistas.
Asbury Woods is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is made possible by funding from program and service fees, grants, special events, and generous donations from members and patrons. Annually, Asbury Woods positively impacts thousands of people who use the trails, attend festivals or participate in education and community outreach programs.