Type: Full-time, 16 week contract (subject to change based on pending funding
application)
Organization: Nature Alberta
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Compensation: $17 per hour
Application Deadline: April 4, 2016
About Nature Kids
Nature Kids is an extra-curricular program that aims to teach children (ages
4-11) and their families about nature. We provide educational materials and
organize field experiences that promote being outdoors, observing nature,
scientific investigation, environmental stewardship, and healthy living. As a
program of Nature Alberta, we are deeply committed to inspiring new generations
of naturalists to become a strong voice for conservation of Alberta’s natural
environment.
Position Description
As a Nature Kids Program Assistant, your job will be to encourage environmental
stewardship by facilitating the expansion of program aims across the province.
With organizational support, Program Assistants will participate in: collecting
and creating content for outreach material and Nature Kids publications;
promoting Nature Alberta and its initiatives during community and industry
events; accessing and sharing community resources; and increasing member
recruitment. Key responsibilities of this position are to improve and create a
number of educational tools for distribution to club leaders across the
province. This will include a great deal of planning, researching and writing.
Applicants must have excellent written communication skills in addition to
experience in lesson planning, or educational resource development.
Qualifications:
• Strong written communication skills (major responsibilities for this position
involve developing written resources)
• Ability to work well independently
• Flexibility around working some evenings and weekends
• Volunteer management experience
• Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid Class 5 License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A passion for environmental conservation and promoting the appreciation of
Alberta’s native species and natural areas
• Completion of a minimum of two years at a post-secondary institution and
currently enrolled in an environmental, science, recreation or education degree
program
• Experience in the development or implementation of youth education or
recreation programs is preferred
To apply, please send cover letter and CV by April 4, 2016 to:
Emily Dong
Provincial Coordinator
naturekids@naturealberta.ca
Though we invite all qualified applicants to apply for this position, we will
only contact those selected for an interview.