Youth Program Coordinator - Calgary, Canada - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful work experience? Join the team at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo as our
Youth Programs Coordinator In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of camp programming including: interviewing, on-boarding, and evaluating program delivery staff; developing, implementing and evaluating content designed to inspire conservation action; liaising with internal departments to ensure exceptional experiences for camp audiences; researching and stewarding relationships with external organizations to integrate complementary programming; respond to customer inquiries.

Our Mission | Take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places

Our Values | Effective collaboration and communication, honesty and integrity, customer focus, safety, and conservation

Contract Term:

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Start Date: March 20, 2023
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End Date: September 30, 2023

What you will do:

Research, develop, present, and evaluate nonformal educational programming
Interview and onboard summer camp staff and youth volunteers
Provide day to day supervision of summer camp team, coordinate scheduling, evaluation and offboarding
Demonstrate and encourage enthusiasm, flexibility and collaborative approaches in an environment with lots of change
Work with multiple internal teams to develop programming materials, schedule programming components and monitor day to day delivery
Meet budget targets, coordinate inventory procurement and tracking
Work with external community partners to source and implement complementary programming to elevate camper experience and meet program mission goals

What you will bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Recreation, or a related discipline
3 to 5 years' experience working with children or in a related role
Knowledge of and experience with environmental education, conservation education and experiential learning is an asset
A keen interest in conservation and the natural world is essential
Experience in the areas of coaching and performance appraisal
Experience with technology and alternative delivery options is an asset
Innovative and resourceful with exceptional written and verbal communications skills

Other Requirements:

Current first aid certificate
Class 5 Driver's License

Working Conditions:

Long periods of time on feet, considerable amount of walking
Working outside in all weather conditions
Ability to lift items up to 30 lbs, pull and push wagons

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is a no smoking environment including vaping.

What We Offer:

Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit program
A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals

Are you ready to join one of Canada's leaders in wildlife conservation?
If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which
everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

As a conservation organization, we
respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the Zoo's mission and vision.

We recognize the
value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.