Wetlands Education Program Intern - Surrey, Canada - B.C. Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Education Program

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 - Wetlands Education Program Summer Intern
The B.C. Wildlife Federation's Wetlands Education Program is looking for a 4-month Wetlands Education

Program Intern.

The Wetlands Education Program (WEP) was created in 1996 to deliver quality wetlands education that builds the capacity of individuals and groups to assess and steward their wetlands, and, using this new knowledge, increase community watershed health.

This competitive internship opportunity provides hands-on experience for individuals who are interested in a career in environmental education and/or conservation.

As a WEP intern, you will have the unique opportunity to get involved in rewarding conservation and stewardship workshops throughout B.C.

The WEP Intern will work closely with the Wetlands Education Program Manager, Wetland Education

Program Coordinator and Assistants, and will be involved in all aspects of planning, delivery, and budgeting of the programs. This includes some travel within B.C. to deliver programs, with COVID-19 safety precautions in place. Experience gained in this position is valuable to future work in environmental project and education positions.

Due to the nature of the work, the WEP Intern will be able to network with key professionals who work among various levels of government and non-government organizations.

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._

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, you may contact:
Alana Higginson (she/her)


Core Responsibilities

Key Tasks of this Positions will Include:

• Support the Wetlands Program Coordinator on the delivery of virtual and in-person components of core Wetland Education Program initiatives (e.g. the Wetlandkeepers workshops, Map our Marshes, and Wetlands Institute)
• Plan and deliver outreach to youthrelated events
• Take clear and consistent photos at events and prepare social media posts, advertisements, and blog posts to highlight the success of our program and projects.
• Assist contract biologists on logistics and provide field support where, and if, needed

Other Duties and Responsibilities will Include:

• Communicating with partner groups (e.g., municipal/regional planners, non-government and government agencies, First Nations) to help design workshops
• Identifying and securing guest speakers for workshop components, and designing and finalizing workshop agendas
• Administrative duties including maintaining program files and correspondence, participating in preparation of reports
• Representing the BCWF Wetlands Education Program at interactive booths and virtual events
• Other duties relating to the Wetlands Education Program or B.C. Wildlife Federation 's other programs as required. Other duties may include grant writing, procurement of materials, volunteer coordination, and design of outreach materials or learning modules

Major Program Projects - _Attendance for the full duration of every event may be required_

Dates TBD

• Maple Ridge
• Map Our Marshes

• Whistler

• Map Our Marshes

• Squamish

• Outreach event

• Various Locations

• Outreach
• Kamloops and Chu Chua
• Wetlands Institute

• Houston

• Wetlandkeepers Workshop

• Virtual

• Map our Marshes

• Virtual

• Wetlands Institute

Speaker Series


Competencies and Skills

Requirements:

• Must be 1530 years of age _(Due to funding requirements)_
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Act; and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment, and be eligible to work in B.C.
• Class 5 driver's license

Education:

• Must be pursuing, or have obtained, a diploma or degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental

Sciences, Geography, Biology, Education, Communications, etc.)


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 communication skills, including a profe