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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.
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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: [email protected]Spotlight
British Columbia conservation organizations SkeenaWild Conservation Trust and Raincoast Conservation Foundation, along with Watershed Watch Salmon Society, have filed a formal notice of objection with the U.K.-based Marine Stewardship Council in response to the proposed re-certification of Alaskan salmon fisheries as sustainable.
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To celebrate this year's Earth Day, join SkeenaWild, Greater Terrace Beautification Society, City of Terrace and Regional District or Kitimat-Stikine to clean up our communities, trails and rivers on Sunday, April 21st, 2024!
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Fishers in Southeast Alaska intercept and sell millions of salmon and steelhead migrating to British Columbia, Washington and Oregon in non-selective net fisheries that don't adequately report their bycatch. All while our local fisheries are closed to rebuild dwindling stocks.
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