About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com 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 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 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit .

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College has an anticipated openings for a Part-Time Rare Plant Research Internship.

The Center for Environmental Studies at Raritan Valley Community College is looking for seasonal interns to assist with botanical research related to rare plant conservation in New Jersey in 2021. Interns will assist faculty and staff with surveys for rare plant species, botanical inventories, rare plant monitoring, propagation, planting and related research. There may be additional opportunities to assist with specimen collection and curation, herbarium management, and participation in other related projects based on intern interests and abilities.

Duration and Compensation:

This will be a minimum ten week internship from now through August 31, 2021 (flexible), with optional participation available beyond those dates. Interns are expected to work one to two full days per week, depending upon availability and funding limitations. Interns will be paid $15 per hour and are responsible for their own transportation.

Requirements:

Demonstrated proficiency in NJ plant identification, familiarity with technical manuals preferred

Current RVCC student in good academic standing, or recent alumnus

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

Proficiency with MS Excel preferred

Physical ability to work outdoors under all weather and terrain conditions for a minimum of 6-8 hours/day.

Interpersonal communication skills (written and oral)

Ability to work independently and in teams

Must have personal transportation and be willing to drive 1-2 hours to field sites across New Jersey

Application Instructions:

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 one of the above positions, please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking the "apply now" button. RVCC's starting rate is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.