The Pinelands Alliance (The Alliance) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1989 to protect and advocate for New Jersey’s Pinelands through collaborative action, research, and education. In addition to this work, the Alliance has three initiatives. Pinelands Adventures is an outdoor recreation program that fosters public understanding and devotion to the Pinelands. Rancocas Creek Farm is a sustainable organic farm connected to our mission to protect the Pinelands. Pinelands Research Institute is a science-based field station in the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey.
We are dedicated to furthering justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our staff and work (read our vision statement). We want everyone to know the Pinelands is theirs to enjoy through low-impact recreation and to help people of all means and backgrounds to experience this natural treasure. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, or disability.
Job Opportunities
Pinelands Alliance – Finance & Grant Administrator
The Pinelands Alliance is seeking a full-time Finance and Grants Administrator to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and support grant administration for the Alliance and its subsidiaries: Pinelands Adventures and Rancocas Creek Farm.
Learn more and apply here. As of 1.29.26 we are still accepting applications.
Pinelands Alliance – Summer 2026 Internship Program
Pinelands Alliance is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Internship Program, a stipend-paid, hybrid opportunity for college students and recent graduates interested in environmental protection, public policy, communications, watershed science, and nonprofit operations. The program runs approximately June 1 through August 21 (flexible start and end dates) and includes a $500 biweekly stipend.
Interns work approximately 20 hours per week (three days), with the option to work additional days if desired. The program combines guided project work within a selected internship track and a shared weekly seminar series that introduces interns to the ecology, governance, and advocacy landscape of the Pinelands. Seminar days (Tuesdays) include field experiences, policy briefings, partner visits, and hands-on learning opportunities.
High school students are welcome to participate in seminar days and/or propose a volunteer project.
Internship tracks include:
- Social Media Marketing
- Grant Research & Operations
- Policy – Green Amendment
- Policy – Government & Civic Engagement
- Policy – Watersheds
Each track offers structured supervision, real-world project experience, and clearly defined skills gained. College credit may be arranged if desired.
For full details on program structure, seminar topics, responsibilities, qualifications, and skills gained for each internship track, please review the complete internship description document. We encourage students from diverse academic backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with priority given to applicants who submit by Friday, March 13, 2026. Learn more and apply here.
