Program Specialist — Green Acres

Job overview

The Program Specialist — Green Acres role is onsite in Trenton, NJ, with compensation of $25 per hour. The position is in the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Community Investment & Economic Revitalization program, supporting Green Acres. Green Acres funding supports work related to recreation and conservation land. The specialist reviews Recreation and Open Space Inventories submitted by funded municipalities and counties, researches property tax records and maps, compares documents, and works with local governments to finalize land lists. The role also assists with the Green Acres Local and Nonprofit Assistance Program as needed.

What you'll do

• Review Recreation and Open Space Inventories submitted by municipalities and counties receiving Green Acres funding
• research online property tax records and maps
• compare documents
• coordinate with municipalities and counties to finalize lists of land held for recreation and conservation
• assist with the Green Acres Local and Nonprofit Assistance Program as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program specialist

green acres

trenton nj

nj department of environmental protection

open space

land preservation

recreation inventories

property records

municipal coordination

excel

$25/hr

40 hours per week

hourly position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Hourly employee benefits include earned sick time and possible enrollment in a defined contribution retirement plan after meeting the minimum earnings threshold.

Why this role

The posting lists a 40-hour work week, up to 944 hours maximum per fiscal year, and a closing date of October 16, 2026. Eligibility requires three years of relevant professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus one year of such experience, or a relevant master’s degree.

About the employer

NJ Department of Environmental Protection is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs. Sector: 92.