Discover Parks Ambassador - Victoria, Canada - BC Parks Foundation

BC Parks Foundation

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Discover Parks Ambassador (Goldstream Salmon Run)

Dates:
October 4th to December 8th, 2023

Schedule:
Full-time seasonal, 35 hours/week. Schedule will be 5 consecutive days 9am - 4:30 pm with two days off.

Job location:
Working in Goldstream Provincial Park and Nature House (5 days/week)

Purpose:
To excite, engage and educate park visitors

Performance:
_Mission_: #meaningful visitor interactions #program attendance

Brand:_ #upkeeping Discover Parks Brand values

The BC Parks Foundation's goal is to create the greatest system of parks and protected areas on earth.

It has launched a 25x25 expedition with four objectives, including protecting 25% of land and waters, safeguarding biodiversity through 25 million observations of nature, helping people enjoy 25 safe and responsible park activities, and improving human health through British Columbians spending a minimum of 2.5 hours a week in nature.

The Foundation measures its success by meeting these mission targets, and by the number of supporters and resources (funds, volunteer hours, in-kind, etc.) generated for its mission.

A key element of achieving its goals, objectives, and metrics is to make it possible for all British Columbians, especially equity deserving people, to experience time in parks, increasing their enjoyment, learning, health, and stewardship of nature.

The Foundation makes it easy for all British Columbians to get outside, by providing resources bookable program, guides, and grants.

Position Description

We are seeking energetic, motivated individuals with a deep respect for the natural environment to deliver fun, educational programs in Goldstream Provincial Park and the Nature House this Fall.

You will engage school groups, and park visitors who come to the park to view and learn about the remarkable local ecosystem.

You will add value to the experience of park visitors through your engaging programs, and help visitors appreciate the features that make Goldstream a special place.

What does a typical day look like?

As Discover Parks Ambassador for Goldstream Provincial Park's fall salmon run, your daily tasks include running educational programs, operating the Nature House and Gift Shop, engaging with visitors throughout the park, meeting with co-workers to plan programs, and reporting on program metrics.

Your day will be filled with interacting with visitors, sharing insights about the salmon run and park's biodiversity, and inspiring environmental awareness.

Your dedication to promoting nature appreciation will make a meaningful impact on visitors' experiences and the success of the program.

Responsibilities:

Interact with visitors to Goldstream Park.
Educate visitors on wildlife safety and how to enjoy parks responsibly.
Promote iNaturalist to visitors.
Monitor and report daily interaction statistics.
Run interpretive programs and activities for school groups, community groups, and visitors of all ages in Goldstream Park.
Facilitate salmon learning for school groups, visitors and the general public including storytelling, slideshows, salmon dissections, and riverside viewing
Learn existing programs and research park specific knowledge to enrich them.
Do your own research to become an expert on flora and fauna in your Parks.
Be a student of salmon ecology and biology to ensure you can share knowledge with visitors.
Open, operate and enrich the Goldstream Nature House for park visitors:
Provide supplemental interpretive information to support the Nature House programs and interpretive exhibits.
Cash handling and other tasks associated with the gift shop.
Operational tasks associated with the operation of the facility including daily cleaning and tidying.
Accepting, encouraging, recording, and reporting donations and gift shop purchases.
Contribute to safe work environment.

All employees may carry out a range of functions beyond their core roles and are expected to help with advancing the organization as a whole.

Requirements:

A love of the environment and for working outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions
Comfortable making presentations, talking to visitors, and leading tours.
Enjoy interacting with large crowds and having lots of conversations, sometimes backtoback, throughout the day. Goldstream gets very busy, and your team might have 100+ conversations with visitors in a day.
Experience working or volunteering with children you may lead up to 4 school programs each day.
Ability to work in a remote environment, while staying connected with your team online.
Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for accessing the park.
Personal computer with video conferencing capabilities
Personal mobile phone
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (will be completed during the hiring process)

Skills and experience considered an asset: