Employment

If you love working with young people outdoors, and value a positive, diverse, collaborative culture, 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.

  • We have various adventure and ropes courses designed to promote the development of social & emotional skills like self-esteem, healthy risk-taking, 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!

Why Work for the Princeton-Blairstown Center?

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 complete your internship or get partial credit 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.

For more information about work/life integration support, professional development, and growth opportunities click here!

Full Time Position

Seasonal Experiential Education Facilitator (March 24-November 21, 2025)

Wilderness First Responder Training Available March 16-22, 2025

Learn to lead and inspire young people from historically marginalized communities, while gaining practical experience and developing leadership skills in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Salary is $700 per week plus room and board (valued at $400 per week).

Benefits include fully renovated and furnished shared apartment, paid sick leave, and a 401k with 3% company contribution with an opportunity for an additional 2% match.

$800 completion bonus available!

Read full job description here.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Maren Morsch.

Summer Positions

We Are Looking For:

➡ Summer STEM Instructor
➡ Summer Experiential Education Facilitator
➡ Summer LIT Mentor

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 at our award-winning Summer Bridge Program!

Our staff 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, delivering powerful lessons that will shape the next generation of environmental stewardship.

Salary $5,000 for the season ($625 per week) plus room (staff do not sleep in cabins with young people), board, and training (valued at approximately $400/week). LIT Mentors do sleep in cabins with young people and salary is slightly higher.

Positions available June 15th to August 10th, 2025

Full job descriptions can be viewed by clicking the title of each position.

For more information and to express your interest, please see the job interest form.

Primary Goals of our Summer Staff:

🌳 Hands-on, engaging learning

🌳 Addressing the "summer learning gap" in innovative ways that help youth develop and integrate their academic and social & emotional well-being

🌳 Enhancing environmental awareness & stewardship

Adjunct Facilitators (Per Diem)

  • Earn $120-$180 per day (DOE).

  • Transportation reimbursement of up to $60 possible.

  • Please send resume and cover letter to Pat Karl pkarl@princetonblairstown.org. Call Pat with questions at 908.362-6765, ext. 1.

  • For more information and to apply online click here.

Employment Policy:

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.