The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world and plays a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education,
research and conservation. We are seeking an energetic, creative and passionate volunteer coordinator to recruit, train and supervise a team of at least 40 volunteers for two programs: EcoRangers (June — August) and Creatures of the Night (September- October).
EcoRangers provide an amazing service throughout the summer months: interacting with the public and interpreting the surrounding wildlife and habitat, promoting upcoming events and activities run by the Stanley Park Ecology Society and providing directions and information throughout the park.
Creatures of the Night is a specially designed program, encouraging families and the general public to connect with nature through a theatrical nighttime walk through the park. These volunteers play an important role in delivery of this program as animal actors, interpreters, trail assistants, and information and registration assistants.
You will be working out of the historic Dining Pavilion as well as the Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon and report to the Public Programs Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your experience and skills with dedicated volunteers and connect people with nature.
Duties
• Recruit and train the Eco Ranger and Creature of the Night volunteer (approximately 40 people).
• Schedule and supervise volunteers on a daily basis over a four month period.
• Develop and deliver training materials to assist volunteers to engage with the public.
• Act as an interpretive host while working out of the Stanley Park Nature House.
• Design, develop and deliver occasional nature education programs.
• Update, maintain and design program materials and equipment.
• Maintain good working relationships with other groups working in Stanley Park.
• Meticulous documentation and record to be used in departmental reports.
• Other duties as needed, including office administrative tasks.
Qualifications
• Knowledge of BC ecology; a degree or diploma in biology/environmental studies is an asset.
• Enjoy working with people; friendly, energetic and creative.
• Excellent leadership, organization, teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in volunteer supervision and training, outdoor education or nature interpretation.
• Proficiency with word-processing, database entry and email. (Outlook, Excel, Adobe, etc.)
• Willingness to work outdoors, rain or shine as well as evenings, weekends and holidays.
• BC driver’s license, first aid certification, and criminal record check are required. Please indicate these qualifications clearly in your cover letter.
This position is wage subsidy dependent. Please indicate clearly how you meet any, all or none of these criteria. Only those candidates that meet the requirements will be considered.
• have been approved for EI benefits in the past 3 years or have collected EI on parental leave in the last 5 years
• Be a under 30 years of age and a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
• Be eligible for full-time employment (i.e. not returning to school)
Please see our website for additional upcoming opportunities.
Application deadline: April 10, 2012 Early applications encouraged.
Anticipated Start Date: April 30, 2012
End Date: November 2, 2012
Pay: $15.46 per hour, plus 4% in lieu of benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible over 5 unspecified 8-hour days, evenings or weekends with an unpaid half-hour lunch break daily.
How to apply
Email or mail applications only – no phone calls please. Apply to:
Krystal Pyke, Public Programs Manager
programs@stanleyparkecology.ca
Stanley Park Ecology Society
P.O. Box 5167
Vancouver BC V6B 4B2
For email applications, put job title – “EcoRanger Coordinator” – and your name in the subject heading.
Please send one Word or PDF file as an attachment containing both your cover letter and resume – the file must be named using your first and last name only (e.g. SarahSmith.doc)
We thank all applicants but only those receiving an interview will be contacted.