Employment Opportunities
Current Openings
Summer Educator
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station seeks a skilled and enthusiastic environmental science educator to teach its summer K-12 education programs. Applicants must have completed or be working towards a BA/BS degree in a science-related field. Supervised by and coordinating with the Executive Director, the Summer Educator will be the lead instructor for elementary and middle school programs and co-teach the Preserve’s high school course. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest and/or background in field ecology and environmental or outdoor education. This is a seven-week, full-time, non-exempt position. On-site housing is available if desired.
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station seeks a skilled and enthusiastic environmental science educator to teach its summer K-12 education programs. Applicants must have completed or be working towards a BA/BS degree in a science-related field. Supervised by and coordinating with the Executive Director, the Summer Educator will be the lead instructor for elementary and middle school programs and co-teach the Preserve’s high school course. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest and/or background in field ecology and environmental or outdoor education. This is a seven-week, full-time, non-exempt position. On-site housing is available if desired.
Seasonal Ranger
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station seeks a Seasonal Ranger who will be an important point of contact with the community, ensuring rule compliance and protection of Huyck Preserve human-created and natural resources, promoting responsible recreation, and enhancing understanding of the Preserve’s resources. This is a full-time, six-month, non-exempt position. On-site housing is available if desired.
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station seeks a Seasonal Ranger who will be an important point of contact with the community, ensuring rule compliance and protection of Huyck Preserve human-created and natural resources, promoting responsible recreation, and enhancing understanding of the Preserve’s resources. This is a full-time, six-month, non-exempt position. On-site housing is available if desired.
Buildings and Grounds Assistant
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station seeks a Buildings and Grounds Assistant to work on building maintenance, grounds upkeep, trail projects, and other related work. This is a seasonal, 14-week, non-exempt position. On-site housing is available if desired.
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station seeks a Buildings and Grounds Assistant to work on building maintenance, grounds upkeep, trail projects, and other related work. This is a seasonal, 14-week, non-exempt position. On-site housing is available if desired.
Odum Interns
Dr. Eugene Odum, regarded as one of the founders of ecosystem ecology, launched his scientific career at the Huyck Preserve in the early 1940s as one of the first Research Fellows at the Huyck Preserve's biological research station. In honor of his legacy, the Huyck Preserve offers an internship for undergraduate students who are interested in conducting ecological field research. Interns work with scientific professionals, conduct and present original research, and gain valuable environmental education experience through involvement in our high school summer program. The internship includes a small stipend and on-site housing for the duration of the six-week program.
Dr. Eugene Odum, regarded as one of the founders of ecosystem ecology, launched his scientific career at the Huyck Preserve in the early 1940s as one of the first Research Fellows at the Huyck Preserve's biological research station. In honor of his legacy, the Huyck Preserve offers an internship for undergraduate students who are interested in conducting ecological field research. Interns work with scientific professionals, conduct and present original research, and gain valuable environmental education experience through involvement in our high school summer program. The internship includes a small stipend and on-site housing for the duration of the six-week program.
Finance and Administration Manager
The Huyck Preserve seeks a positive, organized person, fluent in QuickBooks and with bookkeeping experience, to join its year-round staff as Finance and Administration Manager (FAM). The FAM is responsible for maintaining the financial and personnel records as well as contributing to the operations of the Huyck Preserve. This is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.
The Huyck Preserve seeks a positive, organized person, fluent in QuickBooks and with bookkeeping experience, to join its year-round staff as Finance and Administration Manager (FAM). The FAM is responsible for maintaining the financial and personnel records as well as contributing to the operations of the Huyck Preserve. This is a part-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.
