Indigenous Facilitator of Learning

3 weeks ago

Lower Mainland, Canada Sierra Club BC Full time

JOB OPPORTUNITY

INDIGENOUS FACILITATOR OF LEARNING

Full-time Contract | $27.00/hr

ABOUT SIERRA CLUB BC

Sierra Club of British Columbia Foundation (Sierra Club BC) is a non-profit environmental organization whose mission is to support people stewarding abundant ecosystems and a stable climate, while building resilient, equitable communities. Our overarching goal is to uplift community voices in response to the climate emergency and ecosystem collapse.

To do this, we engage with and learn from diverse communities and knowledge systems, including communities most impacted by the ecological challenges we all face. We are committed to learning from the governance systems of the diverse Indigenous territories where we live and work. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team working to change our relationships with forest ecosystems on the Pacific coast.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Indigenous Facilitator of Learning (‘Environmental Educator’) is passionate about inspiring young people/students to learn different ways of seeing the environment through the eyes of Indigenous Knowledges, and to be in harmony with the lands and waters and all other life forms that depend on a healthy environment.

Based in the Lower Mainland (Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, North Vancouver, Delta, Burnaby, etc.), you will join the Education Team to improve and deliver place-based education programs for K-High School co-learners (‘students’), acting as a public-facing representative of Sierra Club BC. You will also engage in pre
- An Indigenous person.
- A Facilitator of inquiry-based learning.
- Excited to engage learners in an outdoor setting.
- Respectful of a relationship with the lands and waters of the territories which we are on.
- Able to engage from an intercultural lens.
- Able to think strategically and creatively.
- Organized and collaborative.
- Flexible and curious.

We acknowledge the following lists are extensive and may seem like a lot. You won’t be doing it alone, though, you will be connected to a great team and organization to support you. We encourage applicants who may not have all the desired skills, knowledge, and experience to still apply. We may be able to help you grow into the role. We commit to providing a supportive growth environment.

FACILITATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead our K-High School programs for learners. Improve the current program in collaboration with the Education Team to thread a Transformational Learning approach and an Indigenous lens into the program and deliver workshops with learners.
- Work collaboratively to create and develop educational materials and resources and assist with monthly online educational material development sessions.
- Provide pre
- and post-program support with facilitators of learning in schools.
- Network, communicate and collaborate with community partners including schools, school districts, climate action networks/groups, Indigenous leaders, and/or other non-profit organizations.
- Facilitate education program delivery in-person and online (webinars).
- Adhere to organizational policies and practices (e.g. submitting expense forms). - Support facilitation of learning internally at Sierra Club BC.

EVENT OUTREACH RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist in planning and preparing for tabling events, including gathering materials, setting up displays, and ensuring all necessary equipment is available.
- Engage with event attendees in a friendly and informative manner, discussing our organization’s mission, programs, and initiatives.
- Distribute educational materials to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices.
- Invite event attendees to become supporters of our organization by providing information about membership benefits and sign-up options. Collect contact information and feedback from attendees to build our database and improve our engagement with the public.
- Collaborate with other team members to coordinate event schedules, share best practices, and ensure a cohesive presence at tabling events.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

- Energetic self-starter who can convey optimism and inspire action while acknowledging challenging realities of intersectional environmental crises.
- Experience with education-related work with K-High school learners.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with younger learners and adults.
- Experienced in engaging and developing educational materials and curriculum (BC Curriculum knowledge is an asset).
- Awareness of and curiosity about environmental issues, climate science, sustainability, and social justice.
- Direct experience with and/or education of Indigenous Knowledge and worldviews.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with members of the public about environmental issues.
- Able to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), video conference calls (Zoom, Google meet), and Google

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