Education Program Coordinator

Position: Wetland Discovery Centre – Education Program Coordinator
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Location: Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre at Oak Hammock Marsh near Stonewall, MB.

• Position Details: Full Time Permanent (Existing Vacancy)
• Salary Range: Salary range at $66,100 - $82,600, based on a 35-hour work week.
• Closing Deadline: December 16, 2024 (11:59PM EDT). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviewed in early January.

Who We Are

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation. Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.

What You Will Do

As the Education Program Coordinator for the Wetland Discovery Centre, you will be responsible for the high quality of interpretive programs for school and educator, onsite and offsite in English (and French would be an asset). You will also be responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of nature interpreters.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Hiring, training, scheduling and supervising interpreters
• Applying for and managing bursaries
• Setting standards and ensuring technical accuracy of the Centre’s Education Program (curriculum-based)
• Developing new education programming (onsite, offsite, and/or virtual)
• Coordinating, planning, delivering, and evaluating educator workshops
• Compiling statistics and submitting various reports.
• Serving as a media spokesperson

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with youth and public
• Bachelor’s degree in Natural History, Biology, Ecology, Education or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of natural history and ecology, including wetlands and their wildlife
• Proven track record of working with public and youth groups and coordinating training
• Strong problem-solving skills and previous supervisory experience
• Experience with various Microsoft programs – Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Teams
• Some evening/weekend work will be required
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be as asset

What We Offer

• 3 weeks’ vacation with paid personal and sick days
• Comprehensive compensation & benefits package

How to Apply

DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please visit our online career center to submit your application and cover letter for confidential consideration.

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While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.