Coordinator
Organization: Langley Environmental Partners Society
Location: Langley, Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
Description:
Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) is
a non-profit,
partnership-driven organization formed in 1993 to protect and restore the
natural environment through education, cooperation and action.
We are currently seeking one Interim Education and Outreach Coordinator to
assist with the delivery of environmental education and community outreach
programs, reporting to the Education Program Coordinator.
Duties will include:
• Environmental Education program (November 2015-June 2016)
• a. Assisting the Education Coordinator with presentations to school and
community groups;
• b. Assisting the Education Coordinator with developing communication material
to promote education program;
• c. Delivering the Stream of Dreams program in Fraser Valley as per agreement
with Stream of Dreams Mural Society.
• Coordinating all aspects of Grow Healthy Grow Smart, including workshop delivery
and report writing as defined in the 2015 Grow Healthy Grow Smart agreement
with Township of Langley.
• Assisting Education Coordinator and Executive Director with the United Way
Food for All Grant workshop delivery and report writing (to March 2016).
• Langley Demonstration Garden (July – August 2016)
• a. Presentations – Develop and deliver an established kids’ education program
including creating lesson plans, teaching, and leading educational activities
and craft components;
• b. Community Events – Working with Garden Coordinator to assist in hosting
public events in the Demonstration Garden (includes some evenings/weekends);
Assist with public workshops on topics related to safe home and garden habits;
• c. Promotion – assist in promoting garden workshops and management of
program registration.
Other duties may include:
• Promote secondary school involvement with LEPS;
• Assist with the education aspect of the Water Wise and WaterWeeks programs;
• Assist with BC Rivers Day Festival and WaterWeeks community events.
Qualifications:
Education: College diploma or university degree in environment, education or
related field or equivalent combination of experience.
Experience: Minimum 2-3 years direct experience in program management; teaching
and leading programs for children, youth and adults; knowledge of stream
ecology, watershed stewardship, and/or other outdoor specializations.
Individual qualities:
• Enthusiastic, outgoing and approachable
• Interest and commitment to the environment and environmental stewardship
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Organized and detail oriented
Condition of hire:
• Clean Criminal record review
• Valid BC Drivers License + access to vehicle
Work schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm/Monday to Thursday/ 64 hours bi-weekly with
weekend and evening work when required
Wage: $18.00 per hour
Term: 1 year contract, start date November 12, 2015
Application Procedure
Deadline: 4:30 pm on October 29, 2015
Please submit cover letter and resume to Sarah Atherton:
education@leps.bc.ca
or by fax: 604-534-6593
