Are you passionate about conservation and connecting children to nature? Do you want to help protect land, water and wildlife?
We are seeking energetic and inspiring Environmental Education Ambassadors to support our Outdoor Learning Program. This exciting position involves delivering our CPAWS Environmental Education Workshops in schools and daycares to students aged 3-12 in Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
This position would be ideal for university or college students studying education, early childhood education, or environmental sciences who are seeking a full-time job during the spring and summer that may become part-time work during the academic year.
This flexible, position of up to 40 hours per week begins in April 2025 supporting program delivery in schools, daycares and day camps. There may be opportunities to work up to 15 hours per week from September through December 2025.
Training will be provided prior to program launch. There will be weekly office shifts to prep and sort materials and to discuss program delivery.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of this position is to enthusiastically and competently deliver place-based outdoor education workshops and support field trips for schools, daycares, summer camps and community groups.
Duties are to:
- Work with a partner to facilitate group games, crafts, scavenger hunts, and other activities for up to 30 children at a time for 45-90 minutes.
- Flexibly adapt programming and your approach to ensure children remain engaged.
- Discuss the program with educators and receive their feedback.
- Organize and clean educational materials.
- File activity reports.
- Take pictures to support promotion of the program.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children is required.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships is required.
- Experience with program planning and delivery is an asset.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, organize work independently, fulfill assigned tasks and meet deadlines is required.
- At least one year of university or college is an asset.
- A background in education or environmental studies is an asset.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required, mileage is compensated at the government rate of $0.70 per km.
Physical & Other Demands:
- The ability to work flexible hours and travel to different locations in Winnipeg and the surrounding area.
- The ability to work outside for up to eight hours in variable weather conditions.
- The ability to lift bins of educational materials that weigh up to 40 pounds and to pull them in a wagon across bumpy terrain.
- First aid certification is required: training will be paid for by the employer if needed.
Requirements
- Provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check within the last month.
- Clear Child Abuse Registrary Check within the last month.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
Why work at CPAWS Manitoba?
Be part of something bigger!
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is Canada’s only nationwide charity dedicated solely to the protection of our public land, ocean, and freshwater, and ensuring our parks and protected areas are managed to protect nature. CPAWS Manitoba has been instrumental in establishing 23 parks and protected areas in our province. At nearly 26,000 kilometers, that’s an area larger than Lake Winnipeg. Our vision is to protect at least half of Canada’s public land and water in a framework of reconciliation – for the benefit of both wildlife and humans.
At CPAWS Manitoba, we offer more than just a job; we provide a fulfilling and rewarding experience beyond the ordinary. Join our team and become part of a workplace culture that is dynamic, fun, and deeply committed to making a positive impact by protecting the natural wonders of Manitoba. We believe in empowering our team to take on meaningful responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of our conservation initiatives. Experience a workplace that values a sense of humour and recognizes the importance of a positive and supportive culture. Our team is hardworking, but also fun to work with.
Diversity and Inclusion:
CPAWS is committed to being an inclusive organization and is working to better reflect and represent the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage members from the following communities to apply and self-declare in your application: Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Immigrant or refugee, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+. Being a member of an equity group is among our hiring selection criteria. Your declaration of membership in any of these groups will remain confidential.
To Apply:
Please fill in the form on our website or email a cover letter and resume with two references to: info at cpawsmb.org (subject line: Environmental Education Ambassador). Applications are due by the end of day on March 28, 2025. We appreciate all applications, but only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.