Revelstoke Branch: Outreach and Education Coordinator

We're hiring:
Wildsight Revelstoke Outreach and Education Coordinator

Wildsight Revelstoke is seeking an Outreach and Education Coordinator for an 8-10 week role starting in May 2025. The coordinator will be responsible for organizing and running Wildsight Revelstoke’s environmental education program, including the Wild-In-Sight summer camp program for youth. They will also host informational booths at key events on local ecosystems and species, assist with outreach activities including a community presentation evening and guided hike, and coordinate volunteer opportunities.

Location: Revelstoke, BC

Hourly Rate: $26/hr

Start Date: Mid-May 2025

Due to funding restrictions, we are only able to consider applications under 30 years old.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the 2-week environmental education Wild-In-Sight summer camp program for youth aged 8-10 in the Revelstoke area (this includes designing the curriculum, leading activities with the youth, coordinating with local businesses and volunteers, advertising, budgeting, and reporting)
• Carry out environmental education programming for youth in schools and other summer camps
• Organize and host informational booths on local ecosystems, including the Inland Temperate Rainforest, at outreach events
• Organize and lead a guided walk to share local environmental knowledge
• Assist with planning and delivery of a community event
• Design and circulate environmental comms materials – social media, website posts, newsletters
• Assist with volunteer coordination for fieldwork activities
• Assist with monitoring activities for local species at risk
• Other related duties as assigned by the Branch Manager

Skills & Abilities:

• Background in environmental science or a related subject
• Experience working with children
• Strong verbal communication and administrative skills
• Knowledge of the Revelstoke area
• Standard first aid or equivalent, with proof of current certification

About Wildsight Revelstoke:

Wildsight Revelstoke works to protect and promote environmental sustainability in the North Columbia region by monitoring, empowering community, and taking action For the Wild. Our vision is to inspire a shared community desire to protect our natural world for future generations. In the Revelstoke area we are advocating for biodiversity and climate planning, old growth conservation, water issues, and the protection of threatened species.

Wildsight Revelstoke acknowledges and honours the First Peoples of the North Columbia region:
The Sinixt, the People of the Place of the Bull Trout, and the Okanagan, Secwepemc, and Ktunaxa who existed and thrived on this land long before colonization. We recognize that decolonization is an ongoing process, and are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion within every aspect of our work.

How to Apply:

Please submit applications to  before April 25th, 2025
. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. A cover letter and resume are required as part of your application.