2024 - Part Time Nature Center Assistant

NOTICE OF VACANCY

TITLE: Nature Center Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Community Services- Plainsboro Preserve

RATE OF PAY: $25/per hours– up to 20 hours per week

DUTIES DESCRIPTION: 

Responsible for implementing, helping to train volunteers in the Citizen Science Programs (Nest Watch,
Feeder Watch) 

Keeping track and submitting various Wildlife Permits with State and Federal Governments. 
Overseeing Front desk attendants and volunteers. 
Assist with overseeing Animal Care volunteers 
Support the Recreation Department and Preserve events, staff tables, exhibits, and special programs as

needed. 
Assist with teaching larger group programs when needed. 
Assist the Program Coordinator with a quarterly newsletter, including proofing newsletter and online

registration. 
Coordinate staff monthly schedules. 
Articulate Preserve as well as the Recreation and Community Services Department mission and project a

helpful and positive attitude when interacting with the public. 
Assist with writing newsletter articles, monthly reports, and annual reports 
Oversee monthly water quality testing (with the Watershed Institute) 
Answering phones, as needed, and answering questions about programs including Preserve scheduled

presentations, camps, lectures, hikes; field natural history questions from the public, and direct questions
to appropriate experts. 

Help coordinate and perform seasonal outdoor grounds and facilities maintenance. 
Provide or assist with first aid and emergency care as needed. 
Maintain positive working relationships with other Preserve staff, volunteers, and Township staff. 
Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

Bachelor’s degree in natural science, environmental education, or a related field.. 
Knowledge of and passion for the natural world. 
Enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing, patient, and flexible when working with the public. 
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and terrain. 
Self-motivated, detail-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team with

minimal supervision. 
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and make decisions requiring good judgment without

specific directions. 
Comfortable handling or learning to handle reptiles and invertebrates. 
Ability to communicate effectively and interact well on the phone and in writing. 

Ability to walk all the trails of Preserve and climb one flight of stairs and lift and move up to 50 lbs. 
Mastery of Microsoft Office and common office equipment. Able to learn new computer programs. E-mail

and internet skills required. Experience with data entry/registration software a plus. 
Criminal history background checks will be required, consistent with all applicable laws 
Currently be eligible to work in the USA. 
Valid Driver's license and personal transportation. 
Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 by start date (reasonable accommodations will be considered on a

case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law).

TO APPLY: Download application or apply online at:

http://www.plainsboronj.com/500/Employment-Opportunities

PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER