Friends of Jasper National Park,Educational Program Coordinator jobs in Canada

al Programmer to be
part of our dynamic team. The programmer will prepare and deliver engaging and
interactive programs for different age groups and backgrounds that give people
an opportunity to experience, learn about and connect with Jasper’s rich
natural and cultural heritage.

• Create
  and lead outdoor environmental programs and naturalist activities for
  children and families;
• Review,
  renew and lead nightly Jasper…A Walk in the Past historical tour;
• Review,
  renew and lead weekly Lost in the Woods program;
• Leadhikes,
  as needed, with a focus on Jasper’s natural and cultural heritage;
• Collaborate
  with the Jasper Trail Alliance to lead stewardship days in Jasper National
  Park – helping with the creation, restoration and rehabilitation of
  trails, while educating those involved;
• Plan,
  implement and coordinate volunteer trail restoration days;
• Take
  a lead role in developing programming and stewardship as it relates to the
  Whistlers Project;
• Deliver
  interactive Faces of Friends orientation programming for new staff and
  volunteers to Jasper;
• Provide
  programming to local schools, outreach programs and community groups;
• Participate
  in community events, including Environment Week, Orientation Week, Canada
  Day, Parks Day and Tour of Alberta;
• Responsible
  for all aspects of running an educational program: administrative tasks,
  promotion, advertising, evaluation, keeping statistics, safety practices
  and continual learning for improving knowledge level;
• Conduct
  program surveys, assist with ongoing evaluations and make recommendations
  for improvements;
• Help
  at FJNP fundraising sales outlet, as required; and
• Share
  knowledge, passion for and experiences in Jasper National Park with
  visitors.

• be
  between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• have
  been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and
  intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
• be
  a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee
  protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee
  Protection Act; and
• be
  legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial
  legislation and regulations.

• some
  post-secondary education in a related field (education, outdoor education,
  etc);
• educational
  programming, outdoor programming, teaching or interpretation field
  experience;
• excellent
  communication skills, oral and written. Preference may be given to
  candidates who are proficient in both of Canada’s official languages;
• the
  ability to work with the public and volunteers in a friendly, positive,
  and professional manner;
• the
  ability to use creativity to develop experiential programming for both
  children and adults.
• strong
  computer skills, working in a Microsoft environment;
• strong
  organizational skills with attention to detail;
• creativity,
  adaptability and the ability to multi-task;
• self-motivation,
  with an ability to work well on own or with others;

• a
  passion for wild spaces, the outdoors and Jasper National Park;
• an
  understanding of the National Park mandate, flora and fauna is required.
  We will also send the suitable candidate for further training;
• a
  mode of transportation (bicycle or vehicle) to get to/from program
  locations;
• valid
  first aid and CPR certification (or obtain before the start date); and
• an
  enhanced security check in order to work with children (or obtain one
  before the start date).

• Experience
  the beauty of Jasper National Park (mountains, lakes, wildlife) and all of
  the wonderful outdoor adventures that it affords (including hiking,
  biking, paddling, climbing and more);
• Work
  for an organization that is passionate about sharing the appreciation,
  understanding and respect for the natural and cultural history of Jasper
  National Park;
• Work
  in a collaborative and creative work environment;
• Earn
  a competitive wage ($15/hr – 14/hour plus $1/hour bonus at end of season
  contract);
• Get
  great career-related work experience in a collaborative and creative work
  environment;
• Receive
  a complimentary backcountry pass for outdoor pursuits in Jasper National
  Park; and
• Enjoy
  staff discount in the FJNP Gift Shop which includes books, maps, unique
  gifts and Canadian-made jewelry.