[sust-mar] Environmental educators, May-June, accom., Newfoundland

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Positions: Environmental Educator
Organization: Environmental Education Commission
Location: Salmonier Line, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland (with overnight accom.)
Dates: full-time & part-time positions, May-June 2022

The Echo Pond Environmental Education Centre (previously known as the Brother Brennan Centre) is seeking an Environmental Educator for the spring season, May-June, 2022.

About the Centre:

The Centre is located in the beautiful boreal ‘Fog Forest’ of the Avalon Peninsula, off of Salmonier Line. It is about 1 hour 15 minutes from St. John’s.

School groups visit the Centre for 2-day overnight field trips during the fall and spring of each year. During these field trips, students engage in hands-on, experiential learning activities that help them connect with nature and bring their school-learning to life in the real world.

Environmental Educator role:

With support from the Education Director, Environmental Educators work as a team to lead a variety of activities related to climate change, biodiversity, ecosystems, and food sustainability. Some of the activities include: nature journaling, orienteering, shelter-building, night hikes, storytelling and campfires.

Qualifications and skills:
• Has degree or diploma (or working toward degree or diploma) in Environmental Studies, Geography, Natural Sciences, Education, or equivalent experience
• Has demonstrated ability and likes to work with children
• Has an interest and knowledge in ecology, sustainability and the environment
• Has an interest in teaching and leading educational activities and games
• Enjoys being active and is comfortable in a wilderness setting
• Works well in a team environment
• Is adaptable, motivated and caring

Pay is $15/hour with 24 hours in a shift. Shifts run from 9am one day, to 5pm the next (staying overnight is required). Both part-time and full-time positions are available (1 shift or 2 shifts per week). An overtime rate of $22.50/hour is paid when working more than 40 hours per week. Meals are provided.

Own transport is preferred, but there may be opportunities for carpooling.

Training:

There will be a paid, 3-day leadership training for this position that will take place on-site at the Echo Pond Environmental Education Centre. Participation in the training is required for the position.

Required documents: 
• First Aid Certificate
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check

Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to:
ltemple at echopond.ca

You can find out more about Echo Pond Summer Camp at echopond.ca

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