Employment Opportunities
Full and Part-time drivers wanted.
Canoeing on the Batsto River
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Driver, Guide, Outdoor Adventurer -Now hiring for 2020 Season
Pinelands Adventures is now accepting applications for full & part-time drivers. $15 per hour.
Seasonal: April through October or summer months. Weekends and/or Weekdays.
Pinelands Adventures is a canoe and kayak rental and livery service on the Batsto and Mullica Rivers.
As a Pinelands Adventures employee, you will drive a 16 passenger bus with canoe/kayak trailer to and from designated launch/landing sites, sharing you passion for the Pine Barrens along the way. You will unload/reload canoes/kayaks, gear and guests for their trip down the river.
The following qualifications are required:
- Respect, knowledge and appreciation of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens
- A positive attitude and adventurous spirit
- A clean driving record. No exceptions.
- Experience driving a vehicle with a trailer
- The ability to load and unload boats, which weigh up to 80 pounds, onto and off of trailers.
Click here for a PDF version of our Employment Application.
Complete and email your application or mail to Pinelands Adventures at 1005 Atsion Rd. Shamong NJ 08088.
No phone calls.
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Environmental Outdoor Educator
Pinelands Adventures, the leader in Pine Barren’s ecotourism, is seeking a full-time, seasonal outdoor environmental educator with knowledge of (or interest in and aptitude to learn) detailed Pine Barrens ecological and historical information.
Position Summary:
Working with the Director of Education, Outdoor Environmental Educators teach and lead classes and trips, communicate with group leaders, transport groups and the public, and assist in any projects or tasks that improve the program.
Requirements:
- A positive attitude and adventurous spirit
- Educational background in environmental studies, biology, education, science, similar area of study or demonstrated knowledge and experience
- Previous professional experience working with youth and adults in an outdoor setting
- Demonstrated leadership, group facilitation, time management and risk management on water and land outings
- Lead and implement curriculum and activities independently and with other instructors
- Help plan and develop new curriculum and activities
- Competent kayak & canoe paddling ability, ACA certified instructor a plus
- Experienced hiker & backpacker, capable of leading groups of up to sixteen
- Be physically fit to perform the duties of an outdoor guide and driver
- The ability to load and unload boats, which weigh up to 80 pounds, onto and off of trailers
- A valid driver’s license without any points or moving violations for at least 3 years
- Experience driving a vehicle with a trailer a plus
- Participate in education and first aid training.
- We offer Wilderness and Remote First Aid and Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training.
$15 per hour. Full-time, seasonal: April through October. Weekends required.
Submit your cover letter and resume to us at [email protected] or mail to Pinelands Adventures at 1005 Atsion Rd. Shamong NJ 08088.