Employment & Internship Opportunities

Employment Opportunities and Internships

Facilities & Grounds Position

Asbury Woods is seeking a full-time Facilities & Grounds Coordinator to oversee the maintenance of building and grounds including the Nature Center, Brown’s Farm Barn, the farmhouse, picnic shelter, boardwalk, sugar shack and adjacent facilities, gardens and lawns. The Facilities & Grounds Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a proactive plan to managing the buildings and stewarding the property of Asbury Woods with a focus on balancing sustainability, environmental impact and public access with ability to fulfill our mission. This position supervises volunteer work teams. See full job description for details and qualifications.

 Hiring Range $17-$20 per hour. Asbury Woods offers a full benefits package including 10 paid holidays; 20 days of personal time off; health, dental and vision insurance; long- and short-term disability; employee assistance plan; and IRA with matching contribution.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Sarah Bennett, Interim Executive Director, at sbennett@asburywoods.org by March 31, 2025.

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Visitor Services Associate

Asbury Woods is seeking an enthusiastic nature lover to join our fun and engaging team as a Visitor Services Associate providing part-time customer service support at the Andrew J. Conner Nature Center.

Responsibilities will include opening the Nature Center, sharing your affection for the outdoors with our visitors to ensure a great experience, answering the phone, answering visitors inquires, making suggestions for activities to do while visiting Asbury Woods, registering people for programs, and running the register in the Squeaky Frog Gift Shop.

This position has a variable schedule during normal daytime nature center hours on Saturday and Sunday. Occasional additional hours available for special events and programs.

See full position description for more details. 

Positions will remain open until filled. Please send resume to Stephen J. Engro, Director of Development and Marketing, at sengro@asburywoods.org.

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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.

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.

 
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 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.