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Environmental Programs Coordinator

Role and responsibilities:

We are seeking two Environmental Program Coordinators to plan, coordinate, and deliver educational programming for youth and adults in the Petitcodiac Watershed. The role will include office work (planning, communicating with partners, suggestions for external communications, updating our website, etc), and outdoor work (presenting to the public).

- Deliver guided tours of the Petitcodiac River on public trails. Tours communicate the importance of the history, ecology, and restoration of the River.

- Deliver educational workshops using lesson plans that are adapted for different age groups

- Develop educational materials around urban stewardship activities to add to our inventory of education materials

- Work with a team and partners to develop and implement a plan for 2023 outreach activities.

- Communicating with community stakeholders including community groups, nonprofits, local government, businesses, and other stakeholders.

- Deliver guided tours of the Petitcodiac River on public trails. Tours communicate the importance of the history, ecology, and restoration of the River.

- Record event metrics to share with the board of directors, funders, and the public

- Take photos to contribute towards social media posts

- Track inventory and resources needed for events

- Develop surveys, and organize results to share with team members and funders

Skills and experience:
- Knowledge or enthusiasm towards environmental stewardship
- Customer service or comfortable speaking in front of groups
- Experience in event planning 
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members
- Comfortable speaking in English and French (asset)
- Ability to commute to different locations along the Petitcodiac River (asset)

Flexibility to work from home or office. 

Wage: $18.65 - $21 based on experience and available funding.

Schedule: Seasonal, Full time (35 hours/week), minimum of 8 weeks, some evening and weekend work required. Typically, Monday to Friday.

Note: This job is made possible through Canada Summer Jobs. Applicants must be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs funding which includes being between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of employment, being a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred, and having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment.


Please send your resume and cover letter to info@petitcodiac.org by April 30th, 2023. 


We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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