SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Canada Summer Jobs 2016
The Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization committed to the protection and enhancement of the Alouette River Watershed in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, BC. We are dedicated to public awareness and education concerning the Alouette Watershed and environmental issues.
Position: Summer Programs Coordinator
Purpose:
– Assist Environmental Education Coordinator in planning, preparing and delivering a wide variety of summer environmental programs for children
– Assist the Alouette River Management Society with community stewardship activities and planning and attendance at local festivals including Ridge Meadows Rivers Day and Country Fest
– Assist the Alouette River Management Society with other tasks necessary to help carry out its charitable mission
Duties:
– Familiarize themselves with the:
o Alouette River Management Society and Allco Fish Hatchery
o Allco Park landscape and trails
o Ecological importance and history of the Alouette Watershed
o Flora and fauna of the Alouette Watershed
o Threats to the Alouette Watershed and current issues
o Conservation and how the public can help
– Assist the Environmental Education Coordinator in planning, preparing and delivering a maximum of five (5) 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, where required, with interpretive tours of the Rivers Heritage Centre, Allco Fish Hatchery and Allco Park to school, community and public groups
– Assist with the delivery of in-school environmental programming, where required, after completion of appropriate training
– Assist the Volunteer Coordinator and Executive Director in the preparation of the 23rd Annual Ridge Meadows Rivers Day event
– Assist the Volunteer Coordinator with community outreach events such as invasive plant pulls, litter pick-ups, and stream monitoring
– Assist ARMS staff, with direction, at special events
– Work outside, rain or shine – Represent the Alouette River Management Society in a professional, reliable, and enthusiastic manner
– Complete other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Director and other supervising ARMS staff as assigned by the Executive Director
Benefits:
– Receive valuable employment experience in program planning, environmental stewardship skills, leadership, and event planning
– Gain experience working with children of various ages
– 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
