Rdrwa Summer Education

3 weeks ago


Red Deer, Canada Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Society Full time

The position will focus on the topic of water quality, helping to communicate scientific information to key audiences through communications and community engagement. This position will be a mix of in-person (in Red Deer) and remote work, with travel required across the Red Deer River watershed in central Alberta.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and support virtual or in-person outreach events and education activities related to watersheds in central Alberta.
- Assist with the development and delivery of communication, education, and outreach events and materials related to water quality and watersheds;
- Work with stewardship groups on watershed issues, including local community-based water monitoring projects involving water chemistry or aquatic invertebrate sampling;
- Develop content (e.g., articles, photos) for publishing via RDRWA platforms;
- Participate in weekly team meetings and provide regular program reports to the Watershed Outreach and Project Coordinator;
- Assist with RDRWA events and meetings, and other outreach duties as required.
- Submit a formal report on work experience with RDRWA at the end of contract.

**Required** **Qualifications & Eligibility**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of watershed science concepts, and/or sharing of information with the different audiences
- Comfortable with public speaking and experience working with the public
- Strong interpersonal skills including an ability and passion for developing and fostering professional relationships
- Innovative, creative and enthusiastic
- A valid driver’s licence, access to a vehicle, and the willingness to travel within the Red Deer River watershed in central Alberta
- Able to work on some weekends and evenings to attend events and meetings
- Respect for safety procedures and ability to do some light lifting and field work

**Additional Qualifications**:
These skills are not requirements for this position but are considered an asset:

- Local resident of the basin with knowledge of rural and urban watershed activities
- Post-secondary education in environmental sciences, education, water resources, biology, agriculture, journalism or a related field (degree may be in progress)
- Knowledge of watershed science, climate change adaptation, local knowledge of rural and urban watershed activities
- Experience delivering environmental education programs to the general public and youth
- Experience with GIS and website maintenance
- Experience coordinating events

**Terms of Employment**:This position will be potentially funded through the Federal Canada Summer Jobs program. The Outreach Coordinator must be between the ages of 15 to 30 years, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or with refugee protection, and have a valid Social Insurance number.

The pay range is between $20.00 - $23.00 per hour based on experience. The position will be located in Red Deer, Alberta and is for a 36.25 hour work week.
- Position term: _May 8, 2024 - August 25, 2024 (16 weeks)

**Deadline for Applications**: April 3, 2024, 4:00pm MST

Thank you for your interest in working with the RDRWA. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-03
Expected start date: 2024-05-08



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