Youth Program Intern - Surrey, Canada - B.C. Wildlife Federation

B.C. Wildlife Federation

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Surrey, Canada

1 week ago

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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.

Job Overview - Position Title
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.

(May - August). The Youth Programs Intern will be tasked to lead, develop and supervise a variety of programs for either Wild Kidz or Go Wild camps under the BCWF's Youth Programs. The BCWF's Youth

Share your passion for the outdoors

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQAI+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversity of our workforce are encouraged to express their interest and apply.

_This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program._

For more information, you may contact:
Elyssa Weickert (She/Her)

Youth Program Coordinator

B.C. Wildlife Federation

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ext. 230

Core Responsibilities

Program Development

Link programs to B.C. school curriculum
Research and lead outreach events targeted at youth
Review current conservation and outdoor education programs to make recommendations to improve reach and quality

Marketing and Communication

Develop information packages for parents, grantors, sponsors, and other stakeholders
Meet with parents, sponsors and other stakeholders
Assist in preparing social media posts (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.), advertisements, posters, blogs, and newsletters to highlight program and project successes
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
Manage 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 Program or other BCWF programs as required, which includes but is not limited to grant writing, procurement of materials, 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_ o Facilitate/attend Wild Kidz and Go Wild in-person day camps (July and August) o Purchase camp supplies o Learn and lead educational programs o Complete necessary camp administrative work o Correspond with parents
- _National Archery in the Schools Program_ o Receive Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) certification o Assist with NASP related events activities
- _Events and School Programming_ o Deliver educational programs in schools and events either in-person or virtually

Conservation Projects

Research conservation projects to lead with kids and youth
Plan and coordinate beginner conservation projects for Wild Kidz and Go Wild 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

Prepare program reports and measured outcomes for grantors and sponsors
Seek out sponsorship opportunities and partners

Training and Mentoring

Train summer staff, interns, volunteers, and contractors
Supervise summer staff, Canadian Wildlife Federation interns and volunteers

Competencies and Skills

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

Must have a strong personal alignment with BCWF's mission, goals and values (applicants are strongly encouraged to review our website for further details on these topics)
Must have excellent written and verbal communic