“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
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
President & CEO
The Center is looking for the next President & CEO to lead the organization forward. The Board of Trustees has engaged Diversified Search Group. To learn more about the position: https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/21102-pbc-ceo/ and the link to apply directly is click here.
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.
