JOB OPENING: Part -Time Assistant Naturalist (20 hrs/week)
Job Description
Ecoforestry Institute is seeking an Assistant Educator/Naturalist who will work with the Education Coordinator to run interpretive ecoforestry and ecology based school workshops, summer camps, events and public tours at Wildwood Ecoforest. The bulk of this role will be offering ecoforestry day camps for children ages 5-9.
Duties include:
- Delivering inclusive, placed based ecoforestry camps to children ages 5-9
- Delivering school programs, public tours, events, and workshops as needed
- Taking registrations for events, tours and camps
- Contributing or writing natural history articles
- Creating social media posts
Experience and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education (enrolled or recent graduate) relevant to the environmental sector (environmental studies, biology, forestry, ecological restoration, resource management, etc.).
- Related paid or volunteer experience working outdoors as an interpreter/park naturalist or similar position
- Experience working with kids ages 5-10
- Knowledge and passion for the natural environment in BC.
WAGE RATE: $23.00/hour
- To Apply: Please submit a cover lettermhighlighting your interest and abilities in this role, along with a resume to: admin@ecoforestry.ca. before April 1.
- Hiring Process:Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis
Closing date: Open until filled
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Sharon Chow is a board member of the Ecoforestry Institute Society who manages the 88- acre Wildwood Ecoforest near Ladysmith BC. The organization has two mandates – to education the public about ecoforestry and to engage in research and active ecoforestry managment.