Part-Time, Forest Ecology Intern

Ranked by  and  as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory;

a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Raritan Valley Community College is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time, Forest Ecology Intern in the Science & Engineering Department.

The Forest Ecology Interns will be responsible for data collection for ongoing research on forest ecology in central and northern New Jersey. Data will be collected on the structure and composition of forest vegetation throughout the state, and comparing forests of different ages, habitat types, and landscape contexts. Research is focused on the effects of overabundant deer, invasive plant species, land use and other factors on forest conditions, and the benefits of different tools for forest restoration.

Interns may also assist with installation of deer exclosures, street tree and botanical inventories, microclimate monitoring, invasive species removal and/or other related projects.

Must be a current RVCC student in good academic standing or a recent graduate.

Interest and/or experience in ecology/conservation field work.

Physical ability to perform manual labor outdoors under varying weather conditions for 6-8 hours/day.

Must have personal transportation and be willing to drive up to 1-2 hours to field sites, as needed.

Plant and/or animal identification skills.

Interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).

Ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to accurately identify plant species of the eastern U.S., preferred.

Field research experience in forest ecology, preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Microsoft Excel.

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.