“My summer at the Princeton-Blairstown Center taught me not only valuable leadership and group management skills, but it also exposed me to alternative and powerful methods of education that extend beyond the classroom. Living in a tight-knit staff community, I also learned the important skills of effective communication, and providing and receiving constructive feedback; improvement, of ourselves and each other, was a shared goal.”
Employment Opportunities
If you love working with young people in the outdoors and you value a positive, diverse, collaborative culture, then consider joining the team at the Princeton-Blairstown Center. Our 268-acre campus in Blairstown, NJ is filled with trails, waterfalls, and wildlife and is located in the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. It contains various adventure and ropes courses designed to promote the development of social-emotional skills like self-esteem, self-respect, respect for others, healthy risk-taking, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
The best part of the Center is our people who make our community special. You’ll work with a staff that shares your passion for the outdoors, education, and adventure. The friendships made at the Center last a lifetime.
As part of our commitment to DE&I, the Center posts the compensation or pay range for all positions. The Center pays better than nearly all of its peers.
Many colleges and universities recognize the benefits of the Center’s experience. Check with your school’s education and outdoor recreation departments to see if you can get partial credit or complete your internship at the Center.
The Center offers recently renovated housing, a range of meal options when students are on site, internet access, laundry, and a staff lounge/game room.
For seasonal positions, the Center offers paid sick leave and makes a 3% contribution to eligible employees’ 401k with an opportunity for an additional 2% match.
Receive Center branded shirts and outdoor pro-deals and store discounts.
The Princeton-Blairstown Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. BIPOC are strongly encouraged to apply. It is our policy to maintain an environment that is free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This includes, but is not limited to harassment, bullying, and discrimination based on an individual’s real or perceived race, color, sex, religion, creed, political belief, age, national origin, linguistic and language differences, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socioeconomic status, height, weight, physical characteristics, marital status, parental status, or disability.
Blairstown Campus Job Openings
Summer Positions
Summer STEM Instructor - June 17th - August 10th - This position is now filled.
If you are looking for a change-making, equity-focused, youth-development opportunity and you have a passion for STEM, environmental education, and the outdoors, then Princeton-Blairstown Center is looking for you! This summer, join a diverse and dynamic team of individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students from historically marginalized communities in the NYC area, working on PBC’s 268-acre campus at our award-winning Summer Bridge Program. Summer fun will be the primary goal of STEM Instructors, who focus on addressing "summer learning gap" in innovative ways that help youth develop and integrate their academic and social and emotional well-being, along with enhancing their environmental awareness and stewardship. Our STEM Instructors work each week with small cohorts of 10-12 middle and early high school youth in an outdoor classroom near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. developing and delivering powerful lessons that will shape the next generation of environmental stewardship.
Salary $4,800 for the season ($600 per week) plus room (staff do not sleep in cabins with young people), board and training (valued at approximately $400/week).
You must arrive on Sunday, June 16th as training starts promptly on Monday, June 17th. Check out date at the end of the program is Sunday, August 11th.
If interested, please email resume and cover letter to pkarl@princetonblairstown.org. For more information and to apply online click here.
Summer Experiential Education Facilitator - June 17th - August 10th
If you are looking for a change-making, equity-focused, youth-development opportunity and you have a passion for the outdoors, then Princeton-Blairstown Center is looking for you! This summer, join a diverse and dynamic team of individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students from historically marginalized communities in the NYC area, working on PBC’s 268-acre campus at our award-winning Summer Bridge program. Summer fun will be the primary goal of Summer Experiential Education Facilitators, who focus on addressing "summer learning gap" in innovative ways that help youth develop and integrate their academic, physical, and social and emotional well-being, along with their environmental awareness and stewardship. Our facilitators work each week with a small cohort of 10-12 middle and early high school youth to 21st Century skills such as communication, collaboration, and creativity on our beautiful campus near the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Salary $4,800 for the season ($600 per week) plus room (staff do not sleep in cabins with young people), board, and training (valued at approximately $400/week). Returning staff receive an extra $50 a week.
You must arrive on Sunday, June 16th as training starts promptly on Monday, June 17th. Check out date at the end of the program is Sunday, August 11th.
If interested, please email resume and cover letter to pkarl@princetonblairstown.org. For more information or to fill out a Job Interest Form click here.
FOR FULL DETAILS and to apply directly, please click here: Summer EEF Application
Adjunct Facilitators (Per Diem)
Earn $120-$180 per day (DOE).
Transportation reimbursement of up to $60 possible.
Please send resume and cover letter to pkarl@princetonblairstown.org. Call Pat Karl with questions at 908.362-6765, ext. 1.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Princeton Office Job Openings
There are currently no positions available in the Princeton Office.
Year-Round Employee Benefits
To support staff in being their best and whole selves, we are proud to offer one of the most competitive salary and benefits packages in the independent outdoor education field which includes:
Covering the cost of Health benefits at 90% for an eligible employee and 70% for a spouse, child, or registered domestic partner and covering Dental and Vision benefits at 50% for an eligible employee their spouse, child, or registered domestic partner.
Providing a 3% contribution to a 401k to all eligible employees and an additional 2% match.
Providing access to an optional Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax funds for medical and dependent care costs.
Providing a life insurance policy for the duration of employment equal to the employee’s salary
Providing long term disability coverage.
Work/Life Integration Support
We recognize the value in supporting the needs of staff outside of work and that investing in employees’ ability to take care of themselves and their families enables them to do their best work. In this effort, we provide:
Flexible work schedules and locations (between the office and home) when program demands allow.
120 hours (15 days) of PTO during the first three years of employment, 144 hours (18 days) during years four and five, and 168 hours (21 days) each year after, plus 12 paid holidays and 1 Heritage Day off.
Wellness days and six sick days each year.
Generous bereavement leave for immediate and extended family.
Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
We recognize the importance of professional development for staff, our organization, and the nonprofit sector as a whole. To support this, we provide:
Performance evaluations including after the first 90 days and annually thereafter.
Two weeks of job specific training to help staff complete the tasks and goals specific to the job.
Regular in-service training to advance relevant professional skills.
$1,000 annual professional development budget to cover costs associated with attending conferences, accessing online or in person courses, obtaining certifications (WFR, Lifeguard, ACCT), purchasing books or other materials, serving on affinity Boards or committees, or presenting at conferences and events.
A commitment to promoting from within.
