Volunteer Program Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - The Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Nature Conservancy of Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the nation's leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain.

Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected 14 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada.

NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians.

With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

Purpose and General Description:

Share your passion for the environment with Albertans of all ages Inspire others to take part in meaningful, hands-on conservation work with the Nature Conservancy of Canada by joining the volunteer program team in Alberta.

As an Alberta Volunteer Program Assistant, you will assist with the coordination of volunteer-driven stewardship projects and community engagement events on NCC conservation lands and take a lead role in program delivery on the ground.

These volunteer activities are designed to engage individuals of all ages in priority conservation work, such as habitat restoration, biological inventories, and infrastructure improvement, while providing a fun and educational experience for participants in nature.

Volunteer activities include such things as conducting amphibian surveys, making wildlife-friendly improvements to fences, and planting native species to help revegetate ecologically significant habitats.

Working under the Alberta Volunteer Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to explore new ways to effectively engage the public in environmental conservation, while gaining both office and field experience with a leading national environmental non-profit organization.

This is an ideal position for graduates of Natural or Environmental Sciences who are interested in the human side of conservation.

The position offers a dynamic mix of hands-on restoration work, environmental communications, and public engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities**:

Assistant(s) will work closely with the Volunteers Program Manager to:

Assist with logístical coordination and run up to 20 volunteer events between April and September;
Assist in the creation and implementation of property steward programming;
Work with staff to lead volunteers through handson work projects on remote NCC properties throughout Alberta;
Ensure a high level of safety during events;
Develop programspecific communications materials (posters, factsheets, etc.) and promote volunteer programming to media outlets across the province;
Generate communication materials (blogs, web content, video, social media, etc.);
Collect, enter and track volunteer data and event metrics (paperwork, evaluations, outcomes);
Ensure volunteers are recognized and thanked for their support;
Collect, enter and track field data collected, including weed/plant inventories, wildlife observations, monitoring records and management issues;
Recommend followup stewardship projects for 2024 based on observations and work in the field;
Act as an ambassador for NCC at internal/external events and when speaking to media (where appropriate);
Assist with the delivery of community engagement events on an ad hoc basis if required.

Required Skills and Attributes:

This posting is targeted to someone possessing the following skills and abilities:

Works well in a dynamic setting, including both office and outdoor environments under various weather conditions (e.g. temperature and precipitation extremes) and in variable terrain;
Is flexible and open to working long days and weekends;
Enjoys working with people of all ages in an outdoor setting;
Has demonstrated experience leading and managing large groups of people of varying demographics;
Has basic plant and wildlife identification skills and an understanding of conservation issues/concepts;
Has some familiarity with basic hand tools (hammers, loppers, fencing tools, etc.);
Has an interest/experience in public engagement and communicating environmental topics;
High attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational abilities;
Selfstarting, proactive and capable of working both independently and in a team setting;
Can communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing;
High level of comfort with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
Photography/videography experience is an asset;
Graphic design experience is an asset;
Must have a valid certificate in Standard First Aid
Level C CPR;
Possesses a valid Non-Probationary (Class 5) Driver's License and have access to a reliable vehicle.