stewardship intern

 

The Land Steward Intern(s) will assist and be supervised by the Stewardship Manager of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey. All work activities will take place outdoors. The majority of the work will take place at South Branch Preserve in Mount Olive Township. Other field work will be needed on various preserves scattered throughout northern New Jersey, from Blairstown in Warren County to Mahwah in Bergen County. Tasks will consist of invasive species control, fence repair, trail maintenance, property inspections, baseline inspections, debris removal, community garden maintenance, preserve boundary posting, mowing and weed trimming, and other upkeep of our preserves.

 

Duties:

1. Perform invasive species control activities on emerging and widespread species that pose severe threats to our preserves.

2. Maintain forest and meadow restoration projects, community garden, trails and parking area at South Branch Preserve.

3. Limited work at West Brook Preserve, West Milford Township.

4. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Stewardship Manager, including assist with base-line inventories, site inspections, and special projects.

 

Ideal candidate requirements:

1. Enrollment in or completion of bachelor’s degree in ecology, natural resource management, or related fields is preferred, but not required.

2. Knowledge of invasive species identification and management is preferred, but not required.

3. Knowledge of flora and fauna of New Jersey is preferred, but not required.

4. Knowledge of GPS/GIS is preferred, but not required.

5. Knowledge of the use of small power equipment (ex. mowers and weed trimmers).

6. Ability to perform physically strenuous field work in rugged terrain and varied weather conditions is required.

 

• Salary and Hours: The salary for the internship is $15.49 per hour. Some flexibility in scheduling is available. Seeking availability to perform a 35–40-hour work week (between Monday and Friday). Approximately 8:00am to 4:00pm.

• Seeking candidates available from approximately 5/15/25 through 8/15/25 (students) or 4/1/25 until near Thanksgiving.

• Housing is not provided. Personal transportation required.

 

To apply, please send the following materials by Friday, March 21, 2025:

1. Your name, address, e-mail address, and phone number

2. A resume (maximum of two pages)

3. A cover letter addressing how your education/experience qualifies you to accomplish the job duties listed above. Please indicate your interest in the positions and time and date availability.

4. The names and email addresses or phone numbers of two references to Dennis Briede at dbriede@tlc-nj.org.

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Bookkeeper

 

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented bookkeeper to join our team part time. In this role, you’ll manage essential financial duties, such as recording donations and financial transactions, creating an internal coding system, and processing payroll. We’re looking for an experienced bookkeeper who has a strong attention to detail and a commitment to supporting our mission. If you’re eager to contribute to our company’s success, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

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The bookkeeper reports directly to the President and works closely with other staff to ensure that bills are paid, funds received are tracked, contracts are invoiced, and monthly reports are prepared in a timely manner. The bookkeeper is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of The Land Conservancy’s financial records and day-to-day bookkeeping and will work to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and non-profit financial management practices.  

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This position is part time, 20 hours per week. The bookkeeper will be a permanent employee of The Land Conservancy with a starting salary of $26,000 per year. Work hours can be set flexibly, either remotely or at our Montville office, between Monday and Thursday each week. Benefits include a SIMPLE IRA retirement account, Flexible Spending Account, vision and dental insurance, and three weeks of paid vacation to start.  This position could potentially grow into a full-time position.

 

Responsibilities: Maintain financial record-keeping and reporting systems. Pay bills and record deposits in accordance with the organization’s financial control procedures. Reconcile monthly bank and financial statements. Prepare monthly financial reports for board meetings and on an as-needed basis. Assist the President with coordination and preparation of budgets. Coordinate and fulfill financial reporting requirements for contracts and grants. Prepare invoices for contracts; monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables/payables. Reconcile balance sheet accounts at least quarterly to ensure accuracy. Compile information and documentation requested by the external auditor to complete the annual audit, 990 and state tax forms. Manage employee payroll and compliance with federal and state payroll reporting requirements.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline preferred.

• Previous bookkeeping experience is required, CPA is a plus.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office Programs including Excel required.

• Experience and understanding of non-profit accounting practices.

• Ability to prepare financial statements and work with accountants to facilitate preparation of audited financial statements and 990s.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Attention to detail with organizational and prioritization skills.

• Ability to clearly communicate complex information and maintain confidentiality.

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To apply, please send resume and cover letter to hr@tlc-nj.org. Please include “Bookkeeper position” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is February 25, 2025.  The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer.