Join Our Team!

Job Description

• Part time (20 hours/week), with the option for growth

• Flexible hours, competitive salary based on education and experience, three-month probation period, and benefits

• Hands-on, energy-intensive position, balancing administrative and planning work with leading hands-on science and nature-based activities and games in both a classroom setting and an outdoor camp setting

• Lead K-12 school program curriculum including inquiry science-based activities and workshops on salmon, watersheds, water quality testing, stream assessment and climate change

• Create new engaging environmental education programming

• Lead summer science camps and education outreach programming for groups of children

  and youth, including preparation and clean up

• Write and distribute a monthly education e-newsletter and related social media

• Public outreach and community engagement at events as they arise

• Hire and supervise summer environmental education staff

• Identify educational program funding sources, write funding proposals/ reports and track project expenses

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, natural or environmental sciences, parks and recreation, outdoor recreation, or related field preferred.

• At least 2-years experience in educating children (K-12).

• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Skills

• Commitment to environmental stewardship with an approachable, non-judgmental style of

  communication with the public.

• Knowledge of Pacific salmon, watersheds, ecosystems and climate change.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact and communicate with a variety of audiences and

  partners (children, youth, adults, educators, other community organizations, funders)

• Strong computer proficiency and office skills.

• High-energy, creative, self-starter with excellent time management and organizational skills; able to

  meet deadlines and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to work collaboratively as part of our dynamic team.

   

  For more information about the SkeenaWild Education Program, visit www.skeenawild.org/education Application deadline: June 5th by 12am PST. Send a cover letter and resume to: hello@skeenawild.org