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The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is a community-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging stewardship of our natural world through environmental education and action.  Thank you for your interest in joining our enthusiastic team.

[ Environmental Educator | Urban Camping Day Leader | Urban Camping Night Leader ]

Environmental Educator Extraordinaire

Location: Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
Posting Date: February 26, 2010
Application Deadline: EXTENDED March 5, 2009
Hours: Position: Contract, 30 hours per week
Start Date: March 15,2010
End Date: December 3,2010
Wage: $14.10 hourly plus 4% in lieu of benefits

This position is only open to applicants who have been on EI in the past 3 years or to those who have collected EI on maternity leave in the last 5 years

Description

Join our team of dynamic Eco-educators!  The Stanley Park Ecology Society is seeking an innovative and highly motivated educator to assist in the delivery of curriculum-based school programs.  Our programs cover a diverse range of local ecosystems and are offered to school groups throughout the year.  Working out of the Dining Pavilion in Stanley Park and reporting to the School Programs and Public Programs Managers, this position is a great opportunity to promote the wonders of the natural world to people of all ages.

The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world by playing a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation.

Duties:

  • Lead nature education programs for elementary schools, community groups and the public
  • Design, develop, promote and deliver school and community nature education programs
  • Book school and community group programs and carry out associated administration
  • Update, maintain and design program materials and equipment
  • Assist in the promotion of programs and other duties as needed

Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching or leading groups of children; an education degree is a strong asset
  • Knowledge of BC ecology; a degree or diploma in biology/environmental studies is an asset
  • Excellent leadership, organization, teamwork and communication skills
  • Willingness to perform active work outdoors, rain or shine
  • Experience in outdoor education or nature interpretation
  • Proficiency with word-processing, database entry and e-mail on a PC
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign and Illustrator) an asset
  • First Aid certification, BC driver's license and criminal record check required

Note: Funding for this position is wage-subsidy dependent and preference may be given to applicants who have received EI in the last three years, or maternity EI benefits in the last five years and also those who qualify for ECO internships.  Please indicate the above in your cover letter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

E-mail (preferred) or mail only.  No phone calls please.

Mariee Devereux, School Programs Manager
Stanley Park Ecology Society
PO Box 5167 Vancouver, BC V6B 4B2
www.stanleyparkecology.ca
E-mail: school@stanleyparkecology.ca

For e-mail applications, put job title - "Environmental Educator" - in Subject Heading.  Send one Word file only as an attachment containing both your cover letter and résumé - the file must be named using your first and last name only (e.g. SandySmith.doc. Any other format will not be considered.  We thank all candidates but only those receiving an interview will be contacted


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Urban Camping Day Leader

Position: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posting date: March 2, 2010
Deadline: March 17, 2010
Pay: $14.10 hourly, plus 4% in lieu of benefits
Start Date: April 12, 2010
End Date: July2, 2010

Join our team of dynamic Eco-educators!  Get your fill of fresh air as our Urban Camping day leader.  As the Urban Camping Day leader you will guide the students through forest, wetland and inter-tidal ecosystems on Day 1 and take them through wilderness survival skills on Day 2.  Urban Camping is a 2-day, overnight camping program for Grade 4 to 7 students in Stanley Park.  This position does NOT require you to camp overnight in the park.

The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world by playing a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation.

Duties:

  • Prepare equipment, activities and inventory for the Urban Camping season
  • Lead full-day, curriculum-based outdoor environmental education programs for intermediate students
  • Teach forest, wetland and intertidal ecology, survival skills and cooking skills
  • Train, schedule and manage volunteers
  • Assist development and maintenance of program materials
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Ensure that the program is run in a professional manner
  • Troubleshoot any logistical issues that may arise
  • Attend regular meetings and prepare a final report for the School Programs Manager

Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching or leading groups of elementary children
  • Experience in outdoor education or nature interpretation
  • Background in science/environmental studies and BC forest or wetland ecology
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Willingness to work outdoors rain or shine
  • Standard First Aid certification, BC driver's license and criminal record check required

How to Apply:

Mail or e-mail only.  No faxes or phone calls please.

Early applications are encouraged.

Mariee Devereux, School Programs Manager
Stanley Park Ecology Society
PO Box 5167 Vancouver, BC V6B 4B2
E-mail: school@stanleyparkecology.ca

Put job title - "Urban Camping Day Leader" and your name in Subject Heading.  Send one Word or PDF file only as an attachment containing both your cover letter and résumé - the file must be named using your first and last name only (e.g. SandySmith.doc). We thank all applicants but only those receiving an interview will be contacted.


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Urban Camping Night Leader

Position: 40 hours per week.  First two weeks, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5pm training. Remainder of contract is 2 overnight shifts per week Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday/Friday
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posting date: February 26, 2010
Deadline: March 12, 2010
Pay: $14.10 hourly, plus 4% in lieu of benefits
Start Date: April 12, 2010
End Date: July 2, 2010

Join our dynamic team of Eco-educators and camp under the stars in Stanley Park as our Urban Camping Night Leader.  As the Urban Camping Night Leader, you will guide students in setting up tents, teach simple cooking skills, guide a night hike, tell stories, spend the night in the park and help get everyone up and going the following morning.  Urban Camping is a 2-day, overnight camping program for Grade 4 to 7 students in Stanley Park.  This position does require you to camp overnight in the park with the support of a security guard and teacher chaperones.

Duties:

  • Prepare equipment, activities and inventory for the Urban Camping season
  • Lead overnight outdoor environmental education programs for intermediate students and their teachers
  • Teach camping skills, cooking skills, and lead / interpret nighttime nature walks
  • Train, schedule and manage volunteers
  • Assist development and maintenance of program materials
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Ensure that the program is run in a professional manner
  • Troubleshoot any logistical issues that may arise
  • Attend regular meetings and prepare a final report for the School Programs Manager

Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching or leading groups of elementary children
  • Experience in camping with children, outdoor education or nature interpretation
  • Background in science/environmental studies and BC forest or wetland ecology
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
  • Willingness to work outdoors rain or shine
  • Standard First Aid certification, BC driver's license and criminal record check required

How to Apply:

Mail or e-mail only.  No faxes or phone calls please.

Early applications are encouraged.

Mariee Devereux, School Programs Manager
Stanley Park Ecology Society
PO Box 5167 Vancouver, BC V6B 4B2
E-mail: school@stanleyparkecology.ca

Put job title - "Urban Camping Night Leader" and your name in Subject Heading.  Send one Word or PDF file only as an attachment containing both your cover letter and résumé - the file must be named using your first and last name only (e.g. SandySmith.doc). We thank all applicants but only those receiving an interview will be contacted.


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