Overview

Earthwise Society is a not-for-profit environmental education organization with demonstration projects for sustainable land use in Tsawwassen and Agassiz BC. We have an exciting opportunity at our Agassiz location for a project coordinator who is interested in the interrelationships between small scale organic farming and habitat enhancement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate implementation of Habitat Stewardship initiatives including trail development and habitat restoration.
• Recruit and engage community volunteers for on-site habitat restoration activities including removal of invasive species and planting native plants; provide training and supervision, ensure that safety protocols are followed
• Lead project teams in habitat restoration, trail building and maintenance activities
• Liaise with the community and assist with the implementation of communications plans including attending outreach events; assist with marketing activities and special events
• Develop and deliver on-site educational programs for children and adults
• In consultation with technical team advisors, assist with species monitoring for riparian and wetland restoration sites at Earthwise
• Assist with construction projects such as trail construction, fencing, building repair
• Assist with organic farming operations including field preparation and maintenance, irrigation, composting and harvesting
• Plant and maintain plantings within ecological demonstration gardens featuring native and pollinator plants
• Be responsible for safe tool and equipment use and maintenance and ensure that storage areas are tidy
• Maintain records for on-site activities; obtain and maintain receipts for all inputs and expenses
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Participation in a post secondary program related to environmental sciences, agriculture, habitat restoration or a similar field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience with community outreach and environmental education an asset
• Be self-motivated, flexible; work well independently and in a team environment
• Be physically fit and enjoy working outside in all kinds of weather
• Proven ability in working effectively with volunteers and/or co-workers
• Related project experience
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada

TERMS

This is a full-time internship position, 35 hours per week, from Feb 1, 2022- Oct. 15, 2022. Weekend and occasional evening work will be required. The wage for this position will be $18/hr.