Deer Stewardship Intern

New Jersey Conservation Foundation • Far Hills, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

NJ Conservation Foundation has initiated a statewide effort to find balance for our forests, farms and families through more responsible deer stewardship in New Jersey. This project aims to advance solutions in partnership with wildlife management agencies, local communities, hunters, animal welfare advocates, interested individuals and many others throughout New Jersey. The intern will assist primarily with identifying potential partners, connecting with them to learn their perspectives and insights, sharing draft “Action Guides” and incorporating feedback, and supporting stakeholders in their implementation of the Action Guides within their own spheres of influence.

Requirements

• 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
• Very good writing skills
• Success and enjoyment working in teams
• Access to a mobile phone
• Your own transportation for periodic meetings with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Identify potential partners in each of the stakeholder groups we have identified
• Connect with potential partners to learn their perspectives and insights
• Share draft “Action Guides,” which will provide guidance to a variety of stakeholder groups on how they can advance more effective deer stewardship
• Receive and incorporate feedback into the Action Guides while continuing to build relationships with stakeholders
• Support each stakeholder in their implementation of the Action Guides within their own spheres of influence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees