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Project Watershed is seeking two Education Program Coordinators to support the delivery of our new youth environmental summer camp program (ages 7–12). This role is ideal for individuals passionate about environmental education, outdoor learning, and working with children. Coordinators will help plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging, hands-on environmental programming focused on local ecosystems, stewardship, and community connection.
Term: June 15 – August 7, 2026
Duties and responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver engaging environmental education programming, including developing lesson plans, activity kits, and weekly camp schedules.
• Lead and support four weeks of daily camp activities, including nature exploration, stewardship work, scientific monitoring, and outdoor games and crafts.
• Foster curiosity, environmental stewardship, and age-appropriate scientific learning through hands-on experiences.
• Ensure participant safety and positive group management while adapting activities to weather, tides, and participant needs.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, staff, volunteers, and guest presenters, and support coordination using digital tools (CRM, social media, etc.).
• Assist with program wrap-up, including cleaning and organizing materials, documenting activities (photos/videos), contributing to reports, and supporting evaluation and future program development.
Qualifications & Experience
Who can apply for this job?
The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
To apply for this job, you must:
• Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
• International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.
Important: You can apply to multiple jobs, but you can only work one full-time job funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program at a time.
Contact the employer to learn more about the job and apply.
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• Background in environmental work, ecology, science
• Experience in environmental education, or outdoor recreation
• Experience working with children (education, camps, or similar settings)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Organizational skills and ability to adapt in dynamic environments
• Basic digital skills (social media, writing, or design tools) are an asset
• First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)