POSITION TITLE Interpretive naturalist

Hiring Organization/Employer:  Cape May Bird Observatory
Application Deadline:  June 1, 2026
Education Required:  none
Location:  Cape May, NY

Description:  

  INTERPRETIVE NATURALISTS (3) needed for fall migration monitoring projects at New Jersey
Audubon’s Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO), Cape May, NJ. Cape May is renowned as one of the world’s greatest hotspots for animal migration and a popular summertime vacation destination and beach resort. This combination offers great opportunities for wildlife research and education through public outreach. The Interpretive Naturalists will gain valuable experience in progressing from an active learner to a skilled leader with a clear understanding of how we are working to monitor and protect New Jersey’s resident and migratory wildlife, and the ability to engage a diverse public audience to become stewards of these important resources. NJ Audubon fosters the application of sound scientific principles and practices to address conservation issues related to vertebrate and invertebrate fauna, and the natural habitats with which they are associated.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits:  

  $16.00 per hour. Housing may be provided.

 

 

Responsibilities:  

 Orient and assist visitors to the Cape May Hawkwatch, Avalon Seawatch, and Morning Flight Songbird Counts.
During the peak migration times over 800 people may visit per day!
• Deliver educational workshops focused on bird identification and migration phenomena.
• Assist visitors with bird identification and assist the counters when needed.
• Maintain records of visitor numbers.
• Assist with the design and maintenance of interpretive exhibits, displays, and other center-based informational materials.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  •   Must have your own vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and be able to operate a vehicle in NJ.
  • Must have the physical capacity to walk over uneven terrain for long distances, able to move materials, and to lift
    25 lbs. 

 

How to Apply:  

 To apply, email your cover letter and resume (include phone contact info) as a single document, and indicate “Interpretive Naturalist” in the subject line to hr.cmboseasonal@njaudubon.org, so your application is routed to the appropriate department for review