Education Coordinator

Location: Based near Orillia- accommodations available

Duration: 4-12 month internship, extension possible

Salary: $18/hour (as per funding)

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Deliver on-site, outreach and virtual programs as scheduled. Learn the subject material related to the educational programs regarding reptiles, amphibians, and nature in general
• Present to a wide variety of group sizes and variable levels of understanding
• Set up educational displays at suitable venues and participate in delivering these events, preparing and cleaning materials
• Communicate with clients and venues regarding programming options, costs, and requirements
• Schedule events and record relevant details
• Allocate staff and resources as best fits the event schedule, taking into account other organizational needs
• Assist with training and supervision of education and day camp staff
• Assist with the development of day camp programming and practices
• Create interpretive signage, promotional posters, and similar products
• Create social media posts and interact with followers
• Create new nature-based programming
• Assist with the care and feeding of a large live collection of reptiles and amphibians (approximately 450 individuals of 70+ species)
• Assist with other operational and maintenance tasks as required

Requirements:

• Strong oral communication and writing skills 
• Comfortable and charismatic, on stage and on camera
• Passion for working with children and nature
• Positive attitude and willingness to help people get over their fears are essential 
• Superb organizational skills, experience with spreadsheets and calendars in Windows and Android
• Flexible scheduling as client and animal needs affect plans, weekends and evenings required
• Experience presenting to audiences of 50-100 people an asset
• Working knowledge of the French language an asset
• Experience with digital photography, videography, editing, social media platforms, etc. an asset
• Experience scheduling, training, and  managing staff or volunteers is an asset

Accommodations (shared) may be available on-site (quad or double bunk room). Candidates should enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of settings. The ability to thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations and a live/work environment is important.