Remote Schools Outreach Instructor

Hiring 8 Indigenous School Outreach Instructors

Be a part of a rapidly growing organization focused on one of the most pressing challenges in Canada: supporting sustainable access to safe, clean water in Indigenous communities. Water First partners with Indigenous communities to solve local drinking water and environmental water challenges through education, training, and meaningful collaboration.

We are seeking 8 Indigenous Schools Outreach Instructor to report to the Sr. Manager, School Water.

This is an on-call, part-time contract from September 2, 2025 to August 31, 2026  The hours will vary depending on the amount of community outreach opportunities that are available.

Start Date: Immediate

Remote / Work from home: Yes

Wage: $30 per hour

The Indigenous Schools Outreach Instructor is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Water Science education programming. Our Indigenous School Water programs focus on empowering Indigenous students and creating a passion for water science through hands-on workshops, outdoor education, and project-based learning. Program development and delivery are done in collaboration with community partners to ensure relevant local learning objectives are met. This position will support the growth and expansion of our School Water department.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Program Coordination

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  Outreach/coordination with various educators and community partners to collaborate on future week-long water science programs in regard to the organization’s outreach strategy
  
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  Outreach/Coordinate with educators, community partners and relevant outside groups to collaborate on multi-week high-school summer credit programs in regard to the organization’s outreach strategy
  
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  Utilize customer service software to track communications with community partners
  

Program Delivery

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  Delivery of in-person week-long water science education programs in Indigenous communities throughout Canada as often as is required to meet the mutually agreed-upon ambitions of the department
  
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  Delivery of a multi-week hands-on high school summer credit program with community partners to the specifications of relevant school boards and/or local authoritative education bodies
  

Departmental Development

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  In collaboration with the Senior Manager of School Water and the other Water First team members, review and make recommendations for continual improvement opportunities within the department and greater organization
  
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  Represent and assist Water First in public and community relations, presentations and other public speaking engagements as needed
  
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  Work with the Water First Communications team to promote work completed
  
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  Inventory maintenance and upkeep
  

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

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  You are adventurous and creative, have a can-do attitude, and you will approach this role with a passion for the environment and helping others
  
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  Experience developing educational programs
  
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  Leadership skills and experience managing school or community-based initiatives
  
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  Excellent communication, presentation, and time-management skills
  
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  Excellent teamwork skills
  
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  Experience working with children and youth
  
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  A self-starter, problem-solver, extremely organized, analytical, flexible, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines