Job Post Details
Environmental Education Coordinator
Job ID: 16489
Start Date: June 15, 2026
Wage: $22
Hours: 35
Duties: Job posting
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.
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.
Requirements: As funding for this position is through Canada Summer Jobs all applicants must:
be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
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 job and
be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
This includes having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of their summer job
Qualifications:
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)
Company: Comox Valley Project Watershed Society
Contact: Caila Holbrook
Phone: 2507032871
Fax:
Email: Info@projectwatershed.ca
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