Education Coordinator
Organization: Victoria Compost Education Centre
Website: http://compost.bc.ca/
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is a charitable, not for profit
organization that provides composting, o
rganic gardening and
conservation education to residents of the Capital Regional District.
We are seeking an energetic and motivated person to join our team as
an Education Coordinator. This is a permanent position based on a 21
hour work week.
Work Week: Wednesday-Friday, 9am – 4:30pm.
Wage: $18 per hour starting wage. There will be a 3 month review
period, after which employee health benefits can be accessed.
Start Date: Wednesday February 25th, 2015
Job Description:
The Education Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is
responsible for the planning and delivery of educational programs
offered by the CEC. This position includes the delivery of workshops
to schools, home learners and community groups both on and off-site,
on-site tours, and the management of our school workshop program.
Occasional delivery of adult workshops may also be required.
Education Program Delivery and Administration (80%):
• Coordinate education programs, including booking, reporting,
monitoring, and evaluation.
• Deliver on-going workshops on topics including worm composting,
backyard composting, and soil stewardship. Workshops are primarily
delivered at the preschool and elementary school level, with some
offered at the high school and college level. Some adult education
workshops are also offered.
• Conduct interactive site tours of the Centre’s gardens for schools
and summer camps
• Research, develop, and deliver new workshops according to an approved plan
• Upgrade educational program props and materials as needed
• Promote education programs through web and print based communication
and public outreach
• Maintain information systems related to education programs
• Maintain the Centre’s worm bins and harvest worms for school
programs as needed
• Liaise with other staff to participate in interactive educational
events in the community.
• Supervise and train practicum students and volunteers
General Tasks (20%):
• Respond to hotline calls, emails and site visitors: Answer
composting questions, sell composting supplies and promote the
Centre’s services
• Assist with other general tasks of the Centre (newsletter articles,
strategic planning, special events, etc.)
• Assist with other ongoing programs and priorities
Qualifications:
• University or college diploma in a related discipline, with a
minimum of three years experience working in educational programming
in either a volunteer or professional capacity
OR equivalent combination of work experience and education
• Proven expertise and in-depth knowledge of composting practices and
principles
• Extensive experience working with children of varying ages
• Experience developing and delivering workshops in schools and/or
other settings to diverse audiences
• Experience researching and writing educational materials
• Experience developing curriculum
• Understanding of alternative approaches to education and behaviour management
• Experience in providing supervision and training for volunteers
• Experience working or volunteering in a non-profit environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both
verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility, initiative, creativity and problem solving skills
• Experience with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Program management skills including developing and implementing work
plans, reporting, and budgeting
• Knowledge or experience in ecological gardening practices and
principles considered an asset
• Must have full valid driver’s license and drivers abstract in good
standing (no vehicle necessary)
• Willingness to ride a bicycle with provided bicycle trailer
• Fluency in French or other second language considered an asset
To Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter and references via email by 4:00pm on
Thursday February 5th to:
info@compost.bc.ca
Subject Heading: Education Coordinator Application
Resume Filename: LastName_FirstName_EdCoordinator_Application_2015
We thank all those who apply for their interest in our organization,
but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
