Land/Nature-Based Programs

Position: Stewardship Coordinator
Organization: Homegrown Society
Location: Aurora, York Region/GTA, Ontario
Part-time: Honorariums between $100 and $200 per event (see below). Mileage will also be reimbursed.
Number of positions: one or two positions

Are you passionate about conserving Nature? Are you comfortable leading groups outdoors in all sorts of weather? Can you identify native and invasive species on the landscape? Do you feel capable of inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards?

Homegrown Society is seeking an enthusiastic Stewardship Coordinator to lead their land-based programs this fall in Aurora.

About Us

Homegrown Society delivers nature-based programs that engage local communities in environmental stewardship. Our aim is to deepen relationships with nature and place through environmental education and stewardship.

We strongly believe there is tremendous potential for delivering nature positive outcomes through neighborhood stewardship. By upholding a community science approach to land management, we strive to generate knowledge and tools that can be used to inform collaborative conservation decisions.

Project Overview

As the Stewardship Coordinator you will deliver engaging nature-based programming for our volunteers and community members in Aurora. You will share your knowledge and passion for the natural world with the community by leading hikes through our stewardship properties. Your keen eye for detail and awareness of your surroundings will allow you to create unique experiences for observing wildlife.

Your friendly communication style and skills in group facilitation will support participants in forming connections with each other and the landscape.

The Stewardship Coordinator will lead invasive species removals on both of our stewardship properties – totalling over 100 acres in the Aurora Highlands.

You will show volunteers how to identify and remove invasive species and use Avenza to record information on your progress. We are aiming to host a series of events through the fall and winter, engaging schools and the wider community in this work.

We expect to run events October - December (until the ground freezes). Events typically happen on weekends, but some availability during the week may be necessary when working with school groups. There may be some flexibility to coordinate events based on your availability.

We are looking to bring on someone with the following qualifications:

• You have a deep appreciation for nature and want to share your experience and knowledge with others.
• You are comfortable facilitating groups and you can communicate to a variety of audiences including youth and newcomers.
• You have experience in ecosystem restoration, invasive species, outdoor education, conservation, and/or working with youth.
• Access to a vehicle. (Our properties are mostly accessible by bus, however you will need to transport tools from storage to and from the worksite).

Nice to haves:

• Connections with schools or school boards in Aurora/ York Region
• Experience working with the Natural Curiosity Pedagogy
• Experience with The Work That Reconnects

Our intention for this job position is to bring on one or two facilitators that want to stay engaged with our projects through the long term to maintain continuity of relationships with youth and community members.

Invasive species removals/hikes are usually 2 hours long, with an expected prep time of about 1 hour. Honorariums between $100 and $200 per event will be provided based on experience. Mileage will also be reimbursed.

If you don’t meet all of the qualifications but feel you might still be a good fit, please reach out. Community science is an imperfect art and we highly encourage those who feel a calling to do this work to get in touch. We are willing to train!

Send your resume and cover letter to: society.homegrown@gmail.com

Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.