The Directors of Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI) invite applications for a paid renewable contract position of Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator to assist the Directors in support of the SWI goal "to inspire awareness, appreciation and stewardship of Strathcona Provincial Park BC through education and participation".
Principal duties:
1. Promotion of SWI programs & activities throughout the year through various
media
2. Organization of the volunteers & students who staff the Strathcona Park
Wilderness Centre Paradise Meadows (open mid-June to Thanksgiving)
and the Buttle Lake Information Hut (open mid-June to mid-September)
Qualifications & Experience:
• Experience with public education in the context of BC Parks
• Volunteering experience in a supervisory position
• Strong personal communication skills
• Proficiency in Website & Facebook management
• Good working knowledge of computer software for document, image and
data processing.
• Retail experience with debit terminals would be an asset
How to apply:
To apply, please send a letter indicating how you meet the requirements for this position, together with a CV or Resume and the names plus contact details for two references, to the Chair of the Board, Strathcona Wilderness Institute.
Email address : strathconawilderness@gmail.com
Mailing address : SWI, PO Box 3404, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5N5.