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New Jersey Conservation Foundation, one of the nation's premier land preservation groups, is proud of our enthusiastic team of professionals. We are a leading force in the nation's strongest open space movement, with more than 30 staff and more than 65 years of history.
We offer competitive nonprofit salaries (commensurate with experience), offices in a scenic park, an excellent benefits program, and a great work environment.
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse staff, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
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Internship Opportunity
NJ Conservation Foundation’s “Deer New Jersey” Project
NJ Conservation Foundation has initiated a statewide effort to better understand the impacts of widespread deer herd super abundance and the obstacles inhibiting more responsible deer stewardship in New Jersey. Through this project we aim to advance solutions in partnership with wildlife management agencies, local communities, hunters, animal welfare advocates, interested individuals and others throughout New Jersey.
We are seeking an intern to assist primarily with 5 key aspects of this project:
1. Identify potential partners in each of the stakeholder groups we have identified.
2. Connect with potential partners to learn their perspectives and insights.
3. Share draft “Action Guides” with potential partners and seek assistance improving these guides, which will provide guidance to a variety of stakeholder groups on how they can advance more effective deer stewardship.
4. Receive and incorporate feedback into the Action Guides while continuing to build relationships with stakeholders.
5. Support each stakeholder in their implementation of the Action Guides within their own spheres of influence.
Qualities that are important for success in this role include:
Background in ecology and wildlife biology
Strong analytical skills
Outgoing personality and ability to work with a broad spectrum of people with different backgrounds and political beliefs
Good listener who can synthesize new information
Excellent writing skills
A proven track record of working successfully and collaboratively in teams
The work for this position will require a minimum of 32 hours per week, in a hybrid work environment with an estimated two days per week in our office based in Far Hills, NJ. The internship will include regular check-ins with supervisors and one or two standing team meetings during the week. The internship requires access to a mobile phone and your own transportation for periodic meetings with stakeholders.
The initial internship period will run for 10 weeks beginning in February 2026 with potential for an extended term based on interest and funding availability. Compensation is $20 per hour. As this is a temporary position, the successful candidate is not eligible for company benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, and retirement benefits in addition to paid time off, except where mandated by applicable state or federal employment laws. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter via this link: https://njconservation.bamboohr.com/careers/26?source=aWQ9MjU%3D
New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to having a diverse staff, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.