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2025 NJ Osprey Project Intern Marlee Canale w/ an osprey nestling.
Join the CWF Team
At Conserve Wildlife, it is our duty and our privilege to protect the rare and endangered species of New Jersey. We gather the best science, tried and true conservation techniques, innovative education activities, and an engaged corps of willing volunteers in pursuit of the right combination of activities that will preserve a species before it disappears from our state.
Thanks for your interest in joining the CWF team. Each winter (usually in January and February) we post seasonal job opportunities. Other jobs are posted when they become available.
CWF Careers, Seasonal Positions + Internships
Communications & Development Manager (posted 7/27/2026)
Location: Hybrid (1–2 days/week in Princeton, NJ)
Position: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: Starting at $65,000, commensurate with experience
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF) is seeking a creative, organized, and mission-driven Communications & Development Manager to help advance our statewide wildlife conservation mission through strategic communications, fundraising, and organizational support.
Working closely with the Executive Director and program staff, this position will lead the Foundation’s communications across print and digital platforms, support fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship, coordinate special events, and help communicate the impact of CWF’s science, education, and habitat conservation programs.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator with strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects independently, and a passion for wildlife conservation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
- Two or more years of relevant experience.
- Excellent writing, editing, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience with digital communications, social media, and content management systems preferred.
- Nonprofit fundraising or development experience is a plus.
This full-time hybrid position requires one to two days per week in our Princeton office, with occasional evening, weekend, and statewide travel. CWF offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and professional development opportunities.
To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to liz.silvernail@conservewildlifenj.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
