Wetland Discovery Centre – Education Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job title: Wetland Discovery Centre – Education Program Coordinator

Company: Ducks Unlimited Canada

Job description: Position Details: Full Time Permanent (Existing Vacancy)
Salary Range: Salary range at $66,100 – $82,600, based on a 35-hour work week.
Location: Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre at Oak Hammock Marsh
Closing Deadline: December 16, 2024 (11:59PM EDT). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviewed in early January.What You Will DoAs the Education Program Coordinator for the Wetland Discovery Centre, you will be responsible for the high quality of interpretive programs for school and educator, onsite and offsite in English (and French would be an asset). You will also be responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of nature interpreters.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Hiring, training, scheduling and supervising interpreters
• Applying for and managing bursaries
• Setting standards and ensuring technical accuracy of the Centre’s Education Program (curriculum-based)
• Developing new education programming (onsite, offsite, and/or virtual)
• Coordinating, planning, delivering, and evaluating educator workshops
• Compiling statistics and submitting various reports.
• Serving as a media spokesperson

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with youth and public
• Bachelor’s degree in Natural History, Biology, Ecology, Education or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of natural history and ecology, including wetlands and their wildlife
• Proven track record of working with public and youth groups and coordinating training
• Strong problem-solving skills and previous supervisory experience
• Experience with various Microsoft programs – Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Teams
• Some evening/weekend work will be required
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be as asset

What We Offer

• 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days
• Comprehensive compensation & benefits package

How to ApplyDUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please hit Apply on our to submit your application and cover letter for confidential consideration.Ducks Unlimited Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please email us at . All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner.While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Stonewall, MB

Job date: Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:32:46 GMT