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SkeenaWild Education Coordinator
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Job Description
- Part time (20 hours/week), with the option for growth
- Flexible hours, competitive salary based on education and experience, three-month probation period, and benefits
- Hands-on, energy-intensive position, balancing administrative and planning work with leading hands-on science and nature-based activities and games in both a classroom setting and an outdoor camp setting
- Lead K-12 school program curriculum including inquiry science-based activities and workshops on salmon, watersheds, water quality testing, stream assessment and climate change
- Create new engaging environmental education programming
- Lead summer science camps and education outreach programming for groups of childrenand youth, including preparation and clean up
- Write and distribute a monthly education e-newsletter and related social media
- Public outreach and community engagement at events as they arise
- Hire and supervise summer environmental education staff
- Identify educational program funding sources, write funding proposals/ reports and track project expenses
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in education, natural or environmental sciences, parks and recreation, outdoor recreation, or related field preferred.
- At least 2-years experience in educating children (K-12).
- A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Skills
- Commitment to environmental stewardship with an approachable, non-judgmental style ofcommunication with the public.
- Knowledge of Pacific salmon, watersheds, ecosystems and climate change.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and communicate with a variety of audiences andpartners (children, youth, adults, educators, other community organizations, funders)
- Strong computer proficiency and office skills.
- High-energy, creative, self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills; able tomeet deadlines and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work collaboratively as part of our dynamic team.For more information about the SkeenaWild Education Program, visit www.skeenawild.org/education Application deadline: June 5th by 12am PST. Send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
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