Youth Educator Intern - Surrey, Canada - BC Wildlife Federation

BC Wildlife Federation

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Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the B.C. Wildlife Federation
The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is British Columbia's leading conservation organization.

As a province-wide member-driven charitable organization, with over 43,000 members and more than 100 member clubs, our organization represents the interests of all British Columbians who aim to protect, enhance and promote the wise use of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Share your passion for the outdoors

The BCWF Youth Education team highly values diversity, and we strive to foster a team culture, which is equitable and inclusive.

We believe that the environment belongs to everyone, and it is up to all of us to protect it.

Whether you call it the outdoors, nature, or the environment - what makes the natural world beautiful and unique is that everyone values and cherishes it in their own unique way.

The BCWF Youth Education team aims to create more equitable access for all youth to learn about, explore and protect the outdoors, regardless of race, income, gender identity, sexuality, or ability.

We are always looking for new and diverse perspectives that will spark the passion of the next generation of caretakers.

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. (See below for eligibility)

Position Purpose
The Youth Education Intern creates, reviews and implements educational programming for the B.C. Wildlife Federation's (BCWF) Youth Education Program and its corresponding programs.

Programs include but are not limited to Wild Kidz, Go Wild, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), Classroom Education programs, and outreach and volunteer events.

The Youth Education Intern will work directly under the Youth Education Coordinator to plan and deliver all 2024 summer programs (Wild Kidz and Go Wild).

Their duties will be flexible requiring in-person work and travel for several of the programs.

Program Development

Link programs to B.C. school curriculum
Research and support delivery of conservation projects targeted at youth
Review current conservation and outdoor education programs to make recommendations to improve reach and quality
Support in developing new programs as needed

Marketing and Communication

Develop information packages for parents, grantors, sponsors, and other stakeholders
Meet with parents, sponsors and other stakeholders
Update content on Youth Program webpages

Administration

Research and connect with guest speakers and contacts for Wild Kidz and Go Wild
Organize travel logistics for staff, campers, and guests
Help maintain online registration for camps, NASP and other workshops
Track program expenses
Clean and maintain program equipment
Develop evaluation surveys for Wild Kidz and Go Wild campers
Analyze measured outcomes from surveys and record results
Track youth program engagement (i.e. camps, events, school programs, and workshops)
Other duties related to the Youth Education program or other BCWF programs as required, which includes but is not limited to grant writing, procurement of materials, supporting volunteer events, design of outreach materials or learning modules, data collection, management, analysis, and/or fieldwork (e.g., invasive species maintenance, planting, collecting biological monitoring data)

Program Delivery

Wild Kidz and Go Wild
Facilitate/attend Wild Kidz and Go Wild inperson day camps (July and August)
Purchase camp supplies
Learn and lead educational programs
Complete necessary camp administrative work
Correspond with parents
National Archery in the Schools Program
Receive Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) certification
Assist with NASP related events and activities
Events and School Programming
Deliver educational programs at schools and events
Purchase program supplies as needed
Volunteer Events
Assist with volunteer event planning and facilitation

Conservation Projects

Research conservation projects to lead with kids and youth
Plan and coordinate beginner conservation projects for Wild Kidz and camps
Plan and coordinate advanced conservation project(s) for Go Wild
Track measurable impacts of finished conservation projects
Develop supplemental educational programs linked to conservation projects

Fundraising

Seek out sponsorship opportunities and partners

Training and Mentoring

Support with the training summer staff, volunteers, and contractors
Support in supervising summer staff, Canadian Wildlife Federation interns and volunteers

Canada Jobs Program Eligibility Requirements

Must be years of age (Due to funding requirements)
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person who has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; have a valid Social Insurance number at the start of employment and be eligible to work in B.C.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities