Outreach Manager, Camden Parks & Greenways

~ The mission of New Jersey Conservation Foundation is to preserve  New Jersey’s land and natural resources for the benefit of all. ~

We protect threatened natural areas and farmland through land acquisition and stewardship, promote strong New Jersey land use policies and forge partnerships to help safeguard water and other natural resources.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation was formed in 1960 as the Great Swamp Committee. Within a few years, a small group of citizens successfully fought a plan by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build the region’s fourth major airport in the middle of the ecologically-critical Great Swamp near Morristown.

This fight led to the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge —New Jersey’s first National Wildlife Refuge, and the first federally-designated wilderness east of the Mississippi.

Position Overview  

New Jersey Conservation Foundation is seeking a full time staff member to join our team in the City of Camden. The successful candidate for this Outreach Manager, Camden Parks & Greenways position will work to improve community health and livability by engaging residents and community partners in the region to enhance access to parks, gardens, rivers, trails, programming, and community green spaces.

Note: The position can be tailored for the successful candidate and provides an opportunity for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• We are seeking candidates who are familiar with Camden’s neighborhoods and demographics;
• Enjoy working with the public and partner organizations;
  Have strong organizational and communication skills;
• Have experience coordinating and hosting events;
• Have a baseline understanding of environmental issues and topics;
• Are comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions; and
• Are able to work nights and weekends as needed, especially during Spring and Fall.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience preferred. 

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time, health insurance, life insurance and a 401k plan.

To Apply

• Qualified candidates should click "Apply" below to email a cover letter and resume to Maria Hauser.
• You may also send a fax to (908) 234-1189 or mail to Maria Hauser, NJ Conservation Foundation, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931. 
• Check out our website for additional information about New Jersey Conservation Foundation.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.