Internships
Organization: the p.i.n.e. project http://www.pineproject.org
Location: Humber Valley & Don Valley Greenspaces, Toronto, Ontario
WHO WE ARE:
The Primitive Integrated Naturalist Education (P.I.N.E.) Project is a
registered non-profit organization created to bring the wonders of the
natural world back to the urban jungle. P.I.N.E.’s mission is to
inspire healthy, lifelong connections between people and nature
through outdoor-based learning and play.
This summer we are continuing with our amazing summer camps located in
the west and east ends of Toronto. Our camp alternates between weeks
of Wanderers Camp and Coyote Camps. For more info on these camps check
out their pages on our website.
Positions
The position you are hired for at p.i.n.e. will be determined by your
fit with the qualifications outlined below, your level of experience
working with children and in the outdoors. For more info on staff
positions:
Intern: 4 or 8 week intern contract with access to free training and
courses throughout the summer.
Volunteer: The volunteer program at P.I.N.E. is a 1-2 week opportunity
for individuals to develop naturalist, wilderness and leadership
skills while gaining entry level experience with P.I.N.E
Qualifications:
p.i.n.e. is committed to hiring people that represent diverse skill
sets and experiences, recognizing that healthy communities and project
thrive with a diverse representation of perspectives and skills. As
such, if you feel qualified for this job but do not have some of the
skills listed below, please still apply!
Mandatory Qualifications:
• Up to date Police Vulnerable Sectors Check
• Up to date First-aid certification. (Wilderness First Aid preferred-
WFR/ WAFA through Wilderness Medical Associates)
• Experience working with children in a mentorship role
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of wild edible and medicinal plants
• Beginner to advanced naturalist knowledge of local ecosystems
• Participated in wilderness skills intensive program, or have
equivalent knowledge
• Experience in wildlife tracking and nature observation
• Experience with the P.I.N.E. Project (have participated in at least
3 tracking clubs)
• Have been educated in a naturalist based program: Formal education
or otherwise
Assets:
• Background in theatre, music, or the creative arts
• Participated in/ volunteered at traditional skills gatherings (i.e.
Headwaters)
• Experience in land restoration/ stewardship/conservation efforts
• Graduate of the Art of Mentoring program
To Apply:
Interested applicants are asked to forward their cover letter and
resume by email to Andrew McMartin, Executive Director at:
andrew(at)pineproject(dot)org
Please use the subject line “Staff Application: [Your Name] – [Summer
Camps]”. Be sure to include your availability in your cover letter.
