Job Title: Part-Time Environmental Educator

Location: River Resource Center, 10 Maple Ave, Asbury, NJ 08802 (Travel within the watershed required)

Reports To: Policy and Outreach Manager

Duration: May 1st – November 1st

Schedule: Part-time (Seasonal) | 5 days/week (7.5 hours/day) during the Camp Musky session; flexible part-time hours during Spring and Fall including hybrid work.

Compensation: $20 – $23 per hour (Commensurate with experience)

How to Apply: Please send your resume (cover letter optional) to ben@musconetcong.org. Please submit your application by March 15th.

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About the Role

The Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) is seeking a dynamic and versatile Environmental Educator to help grow our educational footprint. This role bridges the gap between classroom learning and outdoor adventure. You will spend your work days expanding our reach into local elementary, middle, and high schools and leading community programs, while spending your summer as a lead counselor for Camp Musky, our premier outdoor day camp for ages 6–12.

From teaching green infrastructure in a classroom to wet wading in the Musconetcong River, this position is designed for an educator who loves variety and is passionate about protecting our "Wild and Scenic" resources. As this role focuses heavily on expanding the MWA’s reach, there is significant potential for professional growth and increased responsibility as the education program scales through your successful outreach efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• School Outreach & Growth: Actively conduct outreach to schools within the watershed to promote and expand the MWA’s educational program offerings.

• In-School Instruction: Travel to watershed schools to deliver engaging programs on topics including watershed science, green infrastructure, responsible development, and native vs. invasive species. Training will be provided.

• Camp Leadership (Summer Session): Lead the day-to-day operations of Camp Musky, facilitating activities like wet wading, trail exploration, and natural art for campers ages 6–12. Training will be provided.

• Scout & Youth Programs: Lead scout groups on educational hikes and coordinate specialized recreational programming. Training will be provided.

• Community Events: Assist in the implementation of the REEL Musconetcong Free Fishing Day and help lead public "Wild and Scenic" hiking and paddling excursions. Training will be provided.

• Safety & Operations: Ensure all safety protocols (SOPs) are met across all programs, including conducting fire drills during camp and managing incident reporting.  Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Background in environmental science, education, or a related field.

• Proven experience working with children in either a formal classroom or an informal outdoor setting.

• Excellent communication skills for both teaching students and conducting outreach to school administrators.

• Comfortable in the water and on the trail; ability to lead paddling and hiking programs (or willingness to learn).