AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program

AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program Since then, the Department has recruited and trained over 350 AmeriCorps members as Watershed Ambassadors to serve New Jersey communities.

The AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program is an environmental AmeriCorps program focused on water quality in NJ where Ambassadors act as local stewards and resources in their community! The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection began hosting the AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program in September of 2000 under an AmeriCorps State contract with the Corporation

for National and Community Service. AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors train and work with community volunteers to monitor the waters in their community using state and federally-approved visual and biological monitoring techniques. AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors also visit schools and community organizations to share information and educate the community about water and watershed issues in New Jersey and to encourage students and residents to become involved in protecting their watershed. The Program works to improve water quality by exploring relationships between people and the environment, nurturing community-based environmental activities, and empowering residents to make responsible and informed decisions regarding their watershed.

📣📣We’re ! 📣📣🚨Two days left to apply! Applications are due July 31st! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offer...
07/29/2026

📣📣We’re ! 📣📣

🚨Two days left to apply! Applications are due July 31st! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2026-2027 grant cycle.

All interested applicants should create an account on the “My AmeriCorps” website before they will be able to apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/recruit/registration.do

Positions we are hiring for:
đź’¦20 full-time Watershed Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)
đź’¦3 full-time Source Water Protection Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)

Application for the Watershed Ambassador Position
đź”—https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=129830

Application for the Source Water Protection Ambassador Position
đź”—https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=129847

🏠To view our recorded Virtual Open House, please visit: https://youtu.be/kOkqNVTR7rE

We like to see an applicant include why they want to apply to our program specifically in their Motivational Statement, as well as which WMA or SWP Region they are interested in. Please consider your Motivational Statement your Cover Letter.

Benefits of being a Full Time Ambassador?
~ $25,000 living stipend evenly distributed bi-weekly over the 10 months of service
~ Segal Education Award upon completion of 1700 hours (up to $7,395)
~ Health coverage provided
~ Childcare assistance if eligible

This program is open to all ages and experience levels. We do not require any specific field of study, but a bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

A car is also required to travel to service assignments.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.

📧Email ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns.

Head over to our pinned post on Facebook for a full list of WMA's, SWP Regions, and their vacancy!



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📣📣We’re ! 📣📣 🚨Please share! Applications are due July 31st! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offers are con...
07/27/2026

📣📣We’re ! 📣📣

🚨Please share! Applications are due July 31st! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2026-2027 grant cycle.

All interested applicants should create an account on the “My AmeriCorps” website before they will be able to apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/recruit/registration.do

Positions we are hiring for:
đź’¦20 full-time Watershed Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)
đź’¦3 full-time Source Water Protection Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)

Application for the Watershed Ambassador Position
đź”—https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do...

Application for the Source Water Protection Ambassador Position
đź”—https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do...

🏠To view our recorded Virtual Open House, please visit: https://youtu.be/kOkqNVTR7rE

We like to see an applicant include why they want to apply to our program specifically in their Motivational Statement, as well as which WMA or SWP Region they are interested in. Please consider your Motivational Statement your Cover Letter.

Benefits of being a Full Time Ambassador?
~ $25,000 living stipend evenly distributed bi-weekly over the 10 months of service
~ Segal Education Award upon completion of 1700 hours (up to $7,395)
~ Health coverage provided
~ Childcare assistance if eligible

This program is open to all ages and experience levels. We do not require any specific field of study, but a bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

A car is also required to travel to service assignments.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.

📧Email ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns.

Head over to our pinned hiring post for a full list of WMA's, SWP Regions, and their vacancy!



AmeriCorps AmeriCorps New Jersey NJDEP’s Water Resource Management New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

📣📣We’re ! 📣📣 🚨Please share! Applications are due July 31st! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offers are con...
07/21/2026

📣📣We’re ! 📣📣

🚨Please share! Applications are due July 31st! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2026-2027 grant cycle.

All interested applicants should create an account on the “My AmeriCorps” website before they will be able to apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/recruit/registration.do

Positions we are hiring for:
đź’¦20 full-time Watershed Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)
đź’¦3 full-time Source Water Protection Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)

Application for the Watershed Ambassador Position
đź”—https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do...

Application for the Source Water Protection Ambassador Position
đź”—https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do...

🏠To view our recorded Virtual Open House, please visit: https://youtu.be/kOkqNVTR7rE

We like to see an applicant include why they want to apply to our program specifically in their Motivational Statement, as well as which WMA or SWP Region they are interested in. Please consider your Motivational Statement your Cover Letter.

Benefits of being a Full Time Ambassador?
~ $25,000 living stipend evenly distributed bi-weekly over the 10 months of service
~ Segal Education Award upon completion of 1700 hours (up to $7,395)
~ Health coverage provided
~ Childcare assistance if eligible

This program is open to all ages and experience levels. We do not require any specific field of study, but a bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

A car is also required to travel to service assignments.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.

📧Email ([email protected] and [email protected]) with any questions or concerns.

Head over to our initial post for a full list of WMA's, SWP Regions, and their vacancy!



AmeriCorps AmeriCorps New Jersey New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection NJDEP’s Water Resource Management

Last Wednesday, we had the privilege of celebrating this term's cohort of ambassadors as they wrapped up their journey w...
07/15/2026

Last Wednesday, we had the privilege of celebrating this term's cohort of ambassadors as they wrapped up their journey with AmeriCorps NJWAP and stepped into exciting new chapters ahead. 🎉

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and impact throughout your service. We can't wait to see all that you accomplish next. Wishing you nothing but success in your future endeavors! 💙✨



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📣📣We’re ! 📣📣 🚨Please share! Applications are due July 10th! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offers are con...
07/09/2026

📣📣We’re ! 📣📣

🚨Please share! Applications are due July 10th! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2026-2027 grant cycle.

All interested applicants should create an account on the “My AmeriCorps” website before they will be able to apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/recruit/registration.do

Positions we are hiring for:
đź’¦20 full-time Watershed Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)
đź’¦3 full-time Source Water Protection Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)

Application for the Watershed Ambassador Position
đź”—https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do...

Application for the Source Water Protection Ambassador Position
đź”—https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do...

🏠To view our recorded Virtual Open House, please visit: https://youtu.be/kOkqNVTR7rE

We like to see an applicant include why they want to apply to our program specifically in their Motivational Statement, as well as which WMA or SWP Region they are interested in. Please consider your Motivational Statement your Cover Letter.

Benefits of being a Full Time Ambassador?
~ $25,000 living stipend evenly distributed bi-weekly over the 10 months of service
~ Segal Education Award upon completion of 1700 hours (up to $7,395)
~ Health coverage provided
~ Childcare assistance if eligible

Why be an Ambassador?
âś…Gain experience in the environmental field
âś…Develop public speaking and presentation skills
âś…Learn field work and citizen science methods
âś…Enhance your ability to manage programs and events
âś…Build your professional network
âś…Increase your knowledge of local and state government
âś…Make lasting friendships
âś…and more!

This program is open to all ages and experience levels. We do not require any specific field of study, but a bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

A car is also required to travel to service assignments.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.

📧Email ([email protected] and [email protected]) with any questions or concerns.

đź“ŤWMA 1: Upper Delaware Watersheds
Musconetcong Watershed Association

đź“ŤWMA 2: Wallkill Watersheds
Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority

đź“ŤWMA 3: Pompton, Wanaque, Ramapo & Pequannock Watersheds
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County

đź“ŤWMA 4: Lower Passaic & Saddle Watersheds
Official: Liberty State Park
(POSITION FILLED)

đź“ŤWMA 5: Hackensack & Pascack Watersheds
Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

đź“ŤWMA 6: Upper Passaic, Whippany & Rockaway Watersheds
Location Pending

đź“ŤWMA 7: Arthur Kill Watersheds
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County
(POSITION FILLED)

đź“ŤWMA 8: North & South Raritan Watersheds
Raritan Headwaters Association

đź“ŤWMA 9: Lower Raritan, South & Lawrence Rivers Watersheds
Duke Farms
(POSITION FILLED)

đź“ŤWMA 10: Millstone Watersheds
The Watershed Institute

đź“ŤWMA 11: Central Delaware Watersheds
Bulls Island Recreation Area
(POSITION FILLED)

đź“ŤWMA 12: Monmouth Watersheds
Monmouth County Division of Planning
(POSITION FILLED)

đź“ŤWMA 13: Barnegat Bay Watersheds
Barnegat Bay Partnership

đź“ŤWMA 14: Mullica Watersheds
Jacques Cousteau NERR

đź“ŤWMA 15: Great Egg Harbor Watersheds
ACUA - Atlantic County Utilities Authority

đź“ŤWMA 16: Cape May Watersheds
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County

đź“ŤWMA 17: Maurice, Salem & Cohansey Watersheds
The Authority of Cumberland County, NJ

đź“ŤWMA 18: Lower Delaware Watersheds
Palmyra Cove Nature Center

đź“ŤWMA 19: Rancocas Watersheds
Pinelands Alliance

đź“ŤWMA 20: Crosswicks, Doctors and Assiscunk Watersheds
Mercer County Park Commission at Tulpehaking Nature Center

đź“ŤSWP Northern Region
NJ DEP Northern Water Enforcement Office
(POSITION FILLED)

đź“ŤSWP Central Region
New Jersey Water Supply Authority- Watershed Protection
(POSITION FILLED)

đź“ŤSWP Southern Region
NJ DEP Southern Water Enforcement Office



AmeriCorps AmeriCorps New Jersey New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection NJDEP’s Water Resource Management

Litter Clean-Up in Plainsboro at Lenape Trail and Cranbury BrookEvent possible through partnership of AmeriCorps New Jer...
07/07/2026

Litter Clean-Up in Plainsboro at Lenape Trail and Cranbury Brook

Event possible through partnership of AmeriCorps New Jersey Watershed Ambassadors Program and Plainsboro Environmental Advisory Committee

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM
Please arrive between 5:45-6:00 if possible to allow time for parking and sign-in. Please stop at the registration table to sign the AmeriCorps Waiver/Sign-In sheet as this must be signed before participating.

Address: Meet at the Municipal Building (641 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro Township, NJ 08536).

Please bring:Water, outdoor clothes for weather (Optional: gloves, trash pickers, buckets if you have them!)

Dress for the weather (hot!) and wear clothing that can get dirty, outdoor shoes.

*Please Note: Volunteers must be 12 years old or older, and all volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone or legal guardian.

Sign Up: https://forms.gle/518BG35CGJ8kfc8h7

Please email Katie Lindsay with questions: [email protected]

Missed our Virtual Open House? 🎥💧🌿No worries, use the QR code above to view our recorded session! You can also use the l...
07/02/2026

Missed our Virtual Open House? 🎥💧🌿

No worries, use the QR code above to view our recorded session! You can also use the link displayed at the bottom of the graphic or head over to our YouTube page to take a peek!

🚨Please share! Applications are due July 10th, but we encourage early submittal to ensure a position in a preferred area if accepted! Placements are first-come, first-served. All offers are contingent upon the Program receiving funding for the 2026-2027 grant cycle.

All interested applicants should create an account on the “My AmeriCorps” website before they will be able to apply: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/recruit/registration.do

Positions we are hiring for:
đź’¦ 20 full-time Watershed Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)

đź’¦ 3 full-time Source Water Protection Ambassador positions (35-40 hours a week, September-July, 1700 total hours)

Application for the Watershed Ambassador Position
đź”— https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=129830

Application for the Source Water Protection Ambassador Position
đź”— https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=129847

Benefits of being a Full Time Ambassador?
~ $25,000 living stipend evenly distributed bi-weekly over the 10 months of service
~ Segal Education Award upon completion of 1700 hours (up to $7,395)
~ Health coverage provided
~ Childcare assistance if eligible

This program is open to all ages and experience levels. We do not require any specific field of study, but a bachelor’s degree or higher is required.

A car is also required to travel to service assignments.

Applicants must be US citizens or permanent resident aliens.

📧 Email ([email protected] and [email protected]) with any questions or concerns.



AmeriCorps AmeriCorps New Jersey New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection NJDEP’s Water Resource Management

Paint A Drain!Join the Friends and Cape May National Wildlife Refuge and Cape May Watershed Ambassador Lauren Heraux in ...
06/23/2026

Paint A Drain!

Join the Friends and Cape May National Wildlife Refuge and Cape May Watershed Ambassador Lauren Heraux in painting storm drains at Two Mile Beach. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about keeping our waterways clean by combining art and environmental science!

📆June 27, 2026
đź•‘10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
đź“ŤTwo Mile Beach Unit (12001 Pacific Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260)

Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on, painting supplies will be provided.

‼️Space is limited since there are only 10 storm drains, attendees MUST sign up ahead of time to reserve a storm drain for their group to paint‼️

Register with the QR code on the flyer or at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdieFBlSTmyNAnOob8hD29HGMaFq1_gYKg7o95y3rVsXpkX5Q/viewform?usp=header

Email Lauren Heraux at [email protected] with questions or concerns.



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Turkey Swamp Park Nature Trail Barberry RemovalVolunteer to help maintain the Fitness Trail of Turkey Swamp Park with Am...
06/22/2026

Turkey Swamp Park Nature Trail Barberry Removal

Volunteer to help maintain the Fitness Trail of Turkey Swamp Park with AmeriCorps’ WMA12 Monmouth Watershed Ambassador Richard Robinson! By removing an invasive, nuisance plant species, the Common Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) you can help restore Turkey Swamp Parks forests and make the Fitness Trail even more enjoyable for all visitors!

The Common Barberry dominates the understory of many of New Jersey’s forests by shading out native plant growth with its own dense, spiny vegetation; limiting wildlife habitat and foraging opportunities for native species.

📆Sunday, June 28th, 2026
đź•’10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
đź“ŤTurkey Swamp Park Deer Trail Parking Lot: Please enter the following Coordinates into your preferred navigation application, (40.196511, -74.30612) Turkey Swamp Road, Freehold, NJ 07728.

Travel Information: We will meet at the Turkey Swamp Park Deer Trail Parking Lot and walk together to the section of the Fitness Trail that requires the most attention.

Dress for the weather! Please wear sturdy work/hiking boots or outdoor sneakers, no open toed shoes. Tools such as loppers, clippers, shovels, and gloves will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Bring a full bottle of water, and don't forget to hydrate!

Please do not forget to sign in with Watershed Ambassador Richard when you arrive!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Richard Robinson at [email protected].

Register with the QR code on the flyer or at: https://forms.gle/9dVw7QyAE4NoMuTg8



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JC NERR Moth NightJoin WMA 14 Ambassador Jamie Lubov and South Jersey moth specialist Ann-Marie Woods for a night of mot...
06/22/2026

JC NERR Moth Night

Join WMA 14 Ambassador Jamie Lubov and South Jersey moth specialist Ann-Marie Woods for a night of mothing at the Grassle Marsh! Witness the moths that inhabit the Jersey Shore's salt marshes by using a moth light and sheet setup on the boardwalk overlooking the Grassle Marsh.

📆Saturday, June 27th 2026
đź•‘9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
đź“ŤJacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, 130 Great Bay Blvd, Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Dress appropriately for the outdoors- close toed shoes, long sleeves/pants with bug spray. Bugs are attracted to light, so wear dark colors and avoid bright/white clothing so you aren't swarmed! Bring a flashlight, and if you would like a place to sit attendees are welcome to bring folding lawn chairs.

Registration Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44AFAD2DA0FCCF8-64530281-jcnerr

Email Jamie Lubov ([email protected]) for any questions/ comments/ concerns.



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