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Education Program Officer
Canada Summer Jobs Program
We're looking for 2 Education Program Officers to assist with developing teaching materials and program resources for our new youth empowerment initiative mobilizing young adults ages 16-27 to become active agents of social and environmental change in their communities.
Education Program Officers will be responsible for assisting our PowerSeekers Program Manager with researching and developing new lesson plans and experiential learning activities for PowerSeekers personal development challenges, and assist with the planning and implementation of a BETA-test soft launch for the program, including assisting with program publicity and participant recruitment.
Additionally, Education Program Officers will join all Prime Earth Team Members in the planning, preparation, and delivery of special online events for our members and the general public focusing on nature education and wildlife conservation.
Terms of employment (pending funding):
Job Tasks & Responsibilities Include:
[A] Educational Programming
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Assist with developing PowerSeekers program materials, including lesson plans, experiential learning activities, and supplemental resources for program delivery
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Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys to identify the interests and concerns of key groups served by Prime Earth
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Develop and organize workshops, meetings, and other events (both in person and online) for publicity, fundraising, and information purposes as part of the program's soft launch.
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Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters, and other program materials
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Asisst with promotional messaging and crafting materials (social media and direct emails) for PowerSeekers community building challenges
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Craft program specific content for the Prime Earth newsletters
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Ensure digital marketing content aligns with our brand's identity, mission, and messaging
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Assist with monitoring progress on our Measurable Impact milestones for both education programs
[B] Event Planning
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Assist Prime Earth Team Members with planning and preparing for online event activities
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Assist with creating promotional materials related to upcoming events
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Assist with delivering online events
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Assist with collecting feedback and attendance statistics for event summary reports
Ideal Candidates Will:
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Have proficient knowledge of anthropology with academic training in either biological or cultural anthropology including primatology, human evolution and adaptation, human bio-social variation, cultural sensitivity, globalization, and the 4-fields of anthropology
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Have knowledge and skilled understanding of current environmental issues, biodiversity/wildlife and human-animal relations, and climate change
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Have excellent research, analytical, evaluation, and reporting skills with experience in project planning and development - this can include academic knowledge gained through coursework, practical experience gained through employment/volunteer work, or a combination of the two
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Have proficiency with Google Workspace tools, MS Office (Word, Excel), and experience with social media, web, and graphic design software (Canva, MailChimp)
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Be creative and able to 'think outside the box'
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Have experience preparing work plans and organizational forms to capture logistics and planning actions with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Have experience delivering creative, engaging education programs, community presentations, and events to a diverse audience
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Have poise and strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively on a diverse team with a variety of people from different cultures and sub-cultures
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Be a well organized, self-directed team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with teammates to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
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Have strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills including speaking in front of groups in person and online
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Have an interest in the role
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Educator training/teaching experience or vocational and life skills development experience is an asset but not required (i.e.: previous experience working with youth, teaching skills to youth in academic or in non-academic settings, etc.)
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Be available for occasional evenings and weekends
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Hold a valid Police Record Check conducted within the previous 12 months (this will be requested on offer of hire)
Eligibility & Qualifications:
This position is dependent on funding through the federal Canada Summer Jobs Grant program.
As per the program requirements, youth hired must meet the following criteria:
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Be between 15 – 30 years of age at the start of the employment. The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
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Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
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Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
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Be available to work the full work term June 12, 2023 – August 18, 2023.
Due to COVID-19 regulations and policies, this position will include work from home and occasional work in the office. Candidates must have access to a reliable internet connection, computer, and phone to fulfill this job position.
Recent immigrant and/or refugee youth, Indigenous youth, youth from visible minorities, LGBTQIA2S+ youth, and women in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position: Qualified candidates are invited to email their resume and cover letter to jobs@prime-earth.org by May 15, 2023 by 5:00pm EST
Conservation Officer
Canada Summer Jobs Program
We're looking for 2 Conservation Officers to assist with GIS mapping and stakeholder relations for the first phase of our large-scale rainforest restoration tree planting program working to fully restore healthy ecosystems in identified vital habitat zones for critically endangered small apes.
Each Conservation Officer will provide technical forestry support and work directly with our Rainforest Restoration Program Director to conduct online research, GIS mapping, and logistical planning for a multi-phase, multi-location tree planting program to be implemented in conjunction with our partners in Southeast Asia.
Conservation Officers will also join all Prime Earth Team Members in the planning, preparation, and delivery of special online events for our members and the general public focusing on nature education and wildlife conservation.
Terms of employment (pending funding):
Job Tasks & Responsibilities Include:
[A] Researching & Mapping
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Assist with and perform technical functions in the preparation of forest management plans using photogrammertric and mapping techniques and computerized information systems (GIS, Google Earth Pro, IUCN Databases)
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Develop and maintain computer databases with logistical research on multiple stakeholder groups for multiple tree planting locations in Canada, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and other SE Asian locations
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Assist with establishing short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources and provide technical support on tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and diseases surveys or experimental forestry and forest engineering research
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Assist with developing plans for tree seedling production and woodlands nursery operations
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Assist with ongoing grant writing and fundraising opportunities to raise funds for tree planting projects
[B] Event Planning
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Assist Prime Earth Team Members with planning and preparing for online event activities
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Assist with creating promotional materials related to upcoming events
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Assist with delivering online events
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Assist with collecting feedback and attendance statistics for event summary reports
Ideal Candidates Will:
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Have proficient experience with GIS, GoogleEarthPro
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Have proficient knowledge or understanding of current environmental issues, biodiversity/wildlife and human-animal relations, and climate change
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Have excellent research, analytical, evaluation, and reporting skills with experience in project planning and development - this can include academic knowledge gained through coursework, practical experience gained through employment/volunteer work, or a combination of the two
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Have proficiency with Google Workspace tools and MS Office (Word, Excel)
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Be creative and able to 'think outside the box'
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Have experience delivering creative, engaging conservation-based programs, fundraisers, awareness campaigns, community presentations, and events to a diverse audience
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Have poise, strong verbal and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively on a diverse team with a variety of people from different cultures and sub-cultures
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Be a well-organized, self-directed team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with teammates to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
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Have experience preparing work plans and organizational forms to capture logistics and planning actions with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Have an interest in the role
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Experience in the conservation, ecological restoration, sustainable land management or environmental management sector is an asset but not required
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Be available for occasional evenings and weekends
Eligibility & Qualifications:
This position is dependent on funding through the federal Canada Summer Jobs Grant program.
As per the program requirements, youth hired must meet the following criteria:
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Be between 15 – 30 years of age at the start of the employment. The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
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Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
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Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
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Be available to work the full work term June 12, 2022 – August 18, 2022.
Due to COVID-19 regulations and policies, this position will include work from home and occasional work in the office. Candidates must have access to a reliable internet connection, computer, and phone to fulfill this job position.
Recent immigrant and/or refugee youth, Indigenous youth, youth from visible minorities, LGBTQIA2S+ youth, and women in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this position: Qualified candidates are invited to email their resume and cover letter to jobs@prime-earth.org by May 15, 2023 by 5:00pm EST
Education Program Coordinator
Canada Summer Jobs Program
We're looking for an Education Program Coordinator to assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a multi-stage pilot project for PowerSeekers, our new youth empowerment program mobilizing young adults ages 16-27 to become active agents of social and environmental change in their communities.
The Education Program Coordinator will work directly with our Executive Director and PowerSeekers Program Manager and be responsible for assisting with: [1] the development of teaching materials and other resources for the program; [2] evaluating curriculum and recommending improvements for resources produced by the PowerSeekers Team, and [3] coordinating the structure, content, objectives, and program recruitment strategy for a pilot program soft launch.
In addition to their independent duties, the Education Program Coordinator will be part of our cross-functional leadership team at Prime Earth, working with the Executive Director, Rainforest Restoration Program Director, PowerSeekers Program Manager, and Environmental Education Outreach Coordinator on the integration of our education, outreach, and conservation initiatives for PowerSeekers and Gibbon Guardians local community workshops.
Terms of employment (pending funding):
Job Tasks & Responsibilities Include:
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Conduct research, produce reports, and assist with strategic planning for program structure, content, and objectives for our BETA test soft launch
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Monitor implementation of program policies and practices
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Keep program development and delivery on schedule and functioning smoothly, within budget restrictions
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Conduct research analysis to determine cost and effectiveness of program initiatives
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Evaluate program curriculum and recommend improvements
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Support program growth and development as necessary
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Provide direction to our Communications Team for crafting promotional materials that aligns with our brand's identity, mission, and messaging
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Craft program specific content for Prime Earth newsletters
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Contribute to monthly operations reports, monitor progress towards our annual goals and program objectives, an give presentations to our Board of Directors
Ideal Candidates Will:
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Have a combination of post-secondary education/experience in a relevant field such as anthropology, environmental science, outdoor education, community programming, public relations, communications, project management
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Have proficient knowledge of anthropology with academic training in either biological or cultural anthropology including primatology, human evolution and adaptation, human bio-social variation, cultural sensitivity, and globalization
-
Have knowledge and skilled understanding of current environmental issues, biodiversity/wildlife and human-animal relations, and climate change
-
Be a collaborative team player with a positive attitude, poise, and strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively on a diverse team with a variety of people from different cultures and sub-cultures
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Have excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills including speaking in front of groups in person and online
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Have excellent research, analytical, evaluation, and reporting skills with experience in project planning and development - this can include academic knowledge gained through coursework, practical experience gained through employment/volunteer work, or a combination of the two
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Have experience delivering creative, engaging education programs, community presentations, and events to a diverse audience
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Experience preparing work plans and organizational forms to capture logistics and planning actions with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Enthusiastic and creative self-starter, with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills
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Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Proficiency with Google Workspace tools, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), various social media platforms, and Canva graphic design software
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An understanding and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity
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Have an interest in the role
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Educator training/teaching experience or vocational and life skills development experience is an asset but not required (i.e.: previous experience working with youth, teaching skills to youth in academic or in non-academic settings, etc.)
-
Be available for occasional evenings and weekends
-
Hold a valid Police Record Check conducted within the previous 12 months (this will be requested on offer of hire)
Eligibility & Qualifications:
This position is dependent on funding through the federal Canada Summer Jobs Grant program.
As per the program requirements, youth hired must meet the following criteria:
-
Be between 15 – 30 years of age at the start of the employment. The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.
-
Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
-
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
-
Be available to work the full work term May 15, 2023 – August 18, 2023.
Due to COVID-19 regulations and policies, this position will include work from home and occasional work in the office. Candidates must have access to a reliable internet connection, computer, and phone to fulfill this job position.
Recent immigrant and/or refugee youth, Indigenous youth, youth from visible minorities, LGBTQIA2S+ youth, and women in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.
The application window for the Education Program Coordinator Position is now closed.
Any applications received after April 21, 2023 by 5:00pm EST will not be considered.
Thank you to all who apply.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Education Program Officer
One Year Contract Position
We're looking for 2 Education Program Officers to assist with development and delivery of virtual programming for our new PowerSeekers youth empowerment initiative, mobilizing young adults ages 16-27 to become active agents of social and environmental change in their communities.
Education Program Officers will be responsible for assisting our PowerSeekers Program Manager with: [1] the development of teaching materials, leadership training materials, and other program resources; [2] assist with planning and preparing a program recruitment strategy to pilot the program, [3] run virtual program delivery including: ongoing program communications, membership tracking, overseeing online community forum, and hosting virtual community meetings, and [4] collecting feedback, evaluating curriculum, and, writing post-implementation reports on pilot program's success.
Additionally, Education Program Officers will join all Prime Earth Team Members in the planning, preparation, and delivery of special online events for our members and the general public focusing on nature education and wildlife conservation.
Terms of employment (pending funding):
Job Tasks & Responsibilities Include:
-
Assist with developing PowerSeekers program materials, including lesson plans, experiential learning activities, and supplemental resources for program delivery
-
Conduct public opinion and attitude surveys to identify the interests and concerns of key groups served by Prime Earth
-
Assist with developing and implementing a program recruitment strategy
-
Develop and organize workshops, meetings, and other events (both in person and online) for publicity, fundraising, and information purposes as part of the program's soft launch.
-
Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters, and other program materials
-
Assist with promotional messaging and crafting materials (social media and direct emails) for PowerSeekers community building challenges
-
Implement 4-6 community challenges virtually
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Assist with developing and implementing a leadership training program for local club leaders
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Collect feedback from program participants, and craft progress reports on the success of the program
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Ensure digital marketing content aligns with our brand's identity, mission, and messaging
-
Assist with monitoring progress on our Measurable Impact milestones for both education programs
Ideal Candidates Will:
-
Have experience delivering creative, engaging education programs, community presentations, and events to a diverse audience
-
Have experience preparing work plans and organizational forms to capture logistics and planning actions with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
-
Have proficient knowledge of anthropology with academic training in either biological or cultural anthropology including primatology, human evolution and adaptation, human bio-social variation, cultural sensitivity, globalization, and the 4-fields of anthropology
-
Have knowledge and skilled understanding of current environmental issues, biodiversity/wildlife and human-animal relations, and climate change
-
Be a well organized, self-directed team player, able to work independently and collaboratively with teammates to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
-
Have poise and strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively on a diverse team with a variety of people from different cultures and sub-cultures
-
Have strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills including speaking in front of groups in person and online
-
Have excellent research, analytical, evaluation, and reporting skills with experience in project planning and development - this can include academic knowledge gained through coursework, practical experience gained through employment/volunteer work, or a combination of the two
-
Have proficiency with Google Workspace tools, MS Office (Word, Excel), and experience with social media, web, and graphic design software (Canva, MailChimp)
-
Be creative and able to 'think outside the box'
-
Have an interest in the role
-
Educator training/teaching experience or vocational and life skills development experience is an asset but not required (i.e.: previous experience working with youth, teaching skills to youth in academic or in non-academic settings, etc.)
-
Be available for occasional evenings and weekends
-
Hold a valid Police Record Check conducted within the previous 12 months (this will be requested on offer of hire)
Eligibility & Qualifications:
This position is dependent on funding through the federal government.
Individuals hired must meet the following criteria:
-
Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
-
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
-
Be available to work the full work term May 15, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
Due to COVID-19 regulations and policies, this position will include work from home and occasional work in the office. Candidates must have access to a reliable internet connection, computer, and phone to fulfill this job position.
Recent immigrant and/or refugee youth, Indigenous youth, youth from visible minorities, LGBTQIA2S+ youth, and women in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.
The application window for the Education Program Officer positions is now closed.
Any applications received after April 21, 2023 by 5:00pm EST will not be considered.