Position:
Environmental Education Program Assistant
Purpose:
– Assist Education Coordinator in planning, preparing and delivering a wide variety of summer environmental programs for children
– Assist the Alouette River Management Society with other tasks necessary to help carry out its charitable mission
Duties:
– Assist the Education Coordinator in planning, preparing and delivering two environmentally-themed week-long summer day camps for children aged 6-13
– Supervise and engage summer camp participants at the Rivers Heritage Centre, Allco Fish Hatchery and Allco Park with other staff and volunteers
– Assist with interpretive tours of the Rivers Heritage Centre, Allco Fish Hatchery and Allco Park to school, community and public groups
– Assist with the development of Watershed Education School Tours
– Assist in the preparation of the 20th Annual Ridge Meadows Rivers Day event
– Assist in community outreach events such as invasive plant pulls, restoration projects, and stream cleanups
– Become familiar with the:
- Alouette River Management Society and Allco Fish Hatchery
- Allco Park landscape and trails
- Ecological importance and history of the Alouette Watershed
- Flora and fauna of the Alouette Watershed
- Threats to the Alouette Watershed and current issues
- Conservation and how the public can help
– Assist staff at special events
– Work outside, rain or shine
– Represent the Alouette River Management Society in a professional manner
– Complete other duties as deemed necessary by supervising staff and board members
Benefits:
– Receive valuable employment experience in program planning
– Gain experience working with children
– Enhance your communication, interpretive and public education skills
– Receive training on the ecology and history of the Alouette Watershed
– Contribute to the community by working for a charitable not-for-profit organization
Requirements:
– Working toward a degree or diploma in biology, earth sciences, education, environmental sciences, geography or related field
– Be between the ages of 15 and 30
– Full time student and returning to school in September
– Criminal record check
– Interest and experience working with children
– Internet and computer literate
– Valid BC driver’s license and own transportation
– Energetic, able to do light physical work, enthusiastic, mature, and a team player
In addition, preference will be given to candidates with:
– First aid certification
– Familiarity with Maple Ridge
– Some post-secondary education
– Interest in nature, park interpretation or environmental education
– Good interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
Please note: This position is funded by Services Canada for Canada Summer Jobs.
Location:
Rivers Heritage Centre, 24959 Alouette Road, Allco Park, Maple Ridge, BC
Time Commitment:
30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work required
Responsibilities:
Supervised by the Executive Director and the Education Coordinator
Application: ASAP
Start Date: June 3, 2013
End Date: August 23, 2013
Please apply with resume and cover letter via email or fax to:
Greta Borick-Cunningham, Executive Director
Email: arms@alouetteriver.org
Fax: 604-467-6438
We thank all applications for submitting their resume. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working for the Alouette River Management Society.
