Program Coordinator I (Experiential Biodiversity Learning)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K - $88K 💻 Other 🗓️ June 9th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Program Coordinator I (Experiential Biodiversity Learning). The role involves maintaining and expanding zoological natural history collections, mentoring students in biodiversity curation and outreach, managing specialized teaching spaces, and fostering internship pipelines for undergraduates interested in biodiversity careers. The coordinator ensures safe training for instructors using zoological specimens and supports high-quality experiential biodiversity learning aligned with academic goals.

Highlights

Maintain and expand zoological natural history collections for research and teaching.
Mentor undergraduate students in biodiversity collections curation and outreach.
Manage specialized experiential teaching spaces within the department.
Develop partnerships to create internship opportunities for students in biodiversity-related careers.
Train and ensure safe access for instructors using zoological specimens and equipment.
Bachelor’s degree in biodiversity, ecology, evolution, zoology, or related field plus minimum two years relevant experience required.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, experience in zoological collection curation, data digitization, database management, and supervising interns.
Must have expertise in zoological taxonomy and biodiversity, strong communication skills, and computer literacy.
Salary range from approximately $59,894 to $87,925 annually.
Position supports experiential biodiversity learning within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources (DEENR).