Organization: Eagle Point – Blue Rapids
Parks Council
Job
Type:
Full-time
Location: Drayton Valley, Alberta AB
Deadline: Apr 14, 2015
Website: http://www.epbrparkscouncil.org
The Eagle Point –
Blue Rapids Parks Council (Parks Council) is a non-profit, community-based
multi-stakeholder org
anization committed to managing and operating Eagle Point
Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area in partnership with
Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development – Parks Division.
Incorporated in April 2008, under the Alberta Societies Act, the Parks Council
currently has a team of four staff and contractors and a volunteer board consisting
of fifteen directors, representing a variety of stakeholders including Alberta
Parks, local municipalities, outdoor recreation organizations and industry
representatives.
For additional
information on the mandate, goals and services of the Parks Council please
visit: www.epbrparkscouncil.org
The Parks Council is
seeking an experienced and proven professional as its Education and Outreach
Coordinator to plan, develop and deliver its innovative Environmental Education
program as well as its Outreach and Communications Initiatives
Responsibilities
Reporting to the
Executive Director you will be responsible for the design and delivery of all
Parks Council environmental education programs and outreach initiatives, as
well as assist with fundraising for the program and the day-to-day operations
of the organization. Duties will include:
Design
and deliver environmental education programs through community and schools
groups; deliver programming to a variety of audiences including children,
youth, adults and industry professionals;
Prepare
educational materials for schools, youth and community groups and the public;
Cultivate
and manage partnerships with local and regional outdoor and environmental
education service providers, connect public schools and local
groups/organizations with these service providers and facilitate their programs
being offered in Drayton Valley and surrounding area;
Promote,
coordinate and execute Parks Council larger programs and special events;
Support
Parks Council member organizations in the coordination and promotion of their
larger programs and special events;
Implement
and refine the Parks Council’s outreach initiatives relating to new and ongoing
projects and initiatives;
Update
and monitor the Parks Council website and social media forums (Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube) to encourage, promote and share activities and events;
Provide
fundraising assistance by drafting, editing and preparing grant submissions to
funding agencies, municipalities and corporations and by promoting
environmental education strategy and program funding opportunities to local
industry;
Other
related duties as may be required.
Key
Experience and Competencies
We are seeking a
candidate with:
A
bachelor’s degree in education, recreation, or environmental studies, with
complimentary education or experience in outreach and communications;
A
demonstrated ability to develop, lead and implement a wide spectrum of
innovative, experiential education and outreach initiatives;
At
least 2 years of practical experience in environmental and/or outdoor education
program development and delivery;
Experience
working for, and have a high degree of comfort working with, non-profit
organizations, volunteer boards and volunteers;
Strong
interpersonal skills, strong skills in group facilitation and collaborative
planning, and the proven ability to work both independently and in a team
environment;
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook);
Demonstrated
experience working within social media forums (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube);
A
current valid Alberta driver’s license, with a very good driving record;
Valid,
current Criminal Record and Child Intervention Record checks;
A
willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed, including some
evenings and weekends
Assets
Experience
with GIS software;
Familiar
with the use of GPS;
Familiar
with Photoshop and Adobe suite of programs
Terms of
Employment
This is a full-time
position (based on a 40-hour work week) and based in Drayton Valley, Alberta.
Compensation offered is competitive with established non-profit organizations
and will be commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications of the
successful candidate.
A detailed resume
should be submitted electronically in Word or PDF, along with references and a
letter that explains why you are a strong candidate for this position and why
you are interested in working for the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Parks Council.
E-mail to: jobs@epbrparkscouncil.org
Please submit your
resume no later than Midnight, April 14, 2015
We thank all
applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.