Position Title: PSEG Wings to Wonder Summer Program Intern – Teacher Naturalist
Department: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
Site Location: Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Reports to: Program Director
Job Classification: Temporary, Part-Time, Hourly, approximately 20 hours per week (On site)
Start Date (Approximate): May 2026 End Date (Approximate): August 2026
Job Description:
During this internship, learn to lead nature-focused programs, demonstrations, lessons, and walks while providing support to summer camp program staff. Engage with youth, families, and visitors through hands-on, interactive outreach about environmental topics including birding education, native plants, native wildlife, outdoor exploration, while collaborating with staff to ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming experience for all.
Learning Objective:
Interns will learn about NJ Audubon’s conservation initiatives and programs and be trained to lead a variety of programs serving youth and the public at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and conduct nature-based education programs and weekly lessons for scout groups, birthday parties, special interest groups, and summer camps, with a strong focus on connecting children with nature and respect for the natural world.
- Organize and supervise children, facilitating group management and ensuring safety during all activities.
- Maintain and set up educational spaces, including classrooms, bulletin boards, and outdoor learning areas.
- Document programs and activities through photography, video, and social media to highlight camper and program attendee experiences
- Assume additional responsibilities as requested by supervisors.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Full-time status as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student with at least 24 credit hours earned at an accredited college or university.
- Passion for teaching environmental concepts to children and families, gardening.
- Excellent Computer Skills – Microsoft Office, use of social media.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to modify messages for different audiences including children, young adults, parents, and teachers.
- Excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shift priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people, exercise cultural competence and inclusion, and accept direction and constructive feedback.
- Motivated self-starter able to work independently in the execution of their responsibilities while collaborating with other staff and organizations with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
- Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Flexibility to adjust hours to meet deadlines and needs of the organization, including availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle in NJ.
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces as needed for outdoors events and lift up to 25 lbs.
Start Date (Approximate): May 2026 End Date (Approximate): August 2026
Compensation: $16.00 per hour, approximately 20 hours per week,
Application Deadline: Position will be posted until filled
To Apply: Qualified individuals may apply by emailing their cover letter and resume, and indicating the position for which you are applying in subject line, to hr.shws@njaudubon.org
Please note, this is not a direct hire role with New Jersey Audubon Society. Employment will be through an outside staffing agency. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of all relevant background checks, verifications and required paperwork. Background checks may be conducted by both NJA and the staffing agency as required. Employment will be considered ‘at will.’