Education and Events Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Full time

**Summary**:
This position is responsible for overseeing Calgary Wildlife's education services and event coordination. The Education and Events Coordinator develops and delivers educational programs aligned with the Alberta Curriculum while creating and managing engaging tabling and education events to promote Calgary Wildlife's mission.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Education Coordination (65%)**
- Develop, maintain and update education programs aligned with the Alberta Curriculum, tailored for younger and older audiences.
- Train, recruit, and supervise education volunteers for presentations, with and without live animals.
- Deliver educational presentations in schools, community groups, and events.
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, teachers, and community organizations to promote programs.
- Confident around wildlife with a calm demeanour.
- Willing to learn basics of animal behaviour.
- Create and maintain innovative tabling topics and educational content for events.
- Write educational blogs and develop resources to support wildlife education.
- Additional education tasks as required.

**Event Coordination (25%)**
- Plan, organize, and execute Calgary Wildlife’s tabling and education events.
- Maintain yearly calendar of tabling events in collaboration with the team, aiming for at least two monthly events.
- Train, recruit, and supervise event volunteers.
- Coordinate event logistics, including permits, venue bookings, and volunteer assignments.
- Additional events tasks as required.

**Record Keeping & Communications (10%)**
- Maintain detailed records of schools, teachers, and organizations contacted.
- Follow up with schools and event partners to collect feedback and photos.
- Regularly update event and education materials for accuracy and consistency.
- Assist with occasional administrative tasks and attend staff meetings.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in education, event planning, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Strong teaching skills to students from ages 4 to 94.
- Be well-organized, proactive, and excellent at follow-up.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and within a team.
- Proven ability to plan and execute events, with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Experience in people supervising and training.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic graphic design software is an asset.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Project management skills.
- Creative with the ability to problem solve.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Must possess a reliable personal vehicle available for work-related travel.
- Experience working in the animal nonprofit sector an asset.
- Passion for wildlife rehabilitation and education is highly desirable.
- Background in animal sciences an asset.

**Working Conditions**:
This is a hybrid role requiring both in-office and on-site work for education presentations and events. Evening and weekend hours will be necessary.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $44,000.00-$49,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Do you have access to a vehicle you can use for work related activities, such as education presentations and community outreach events?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T3R 1J3


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