Educational Assistant

3 months ago

Cambridge, Canada Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Full time

**SUMMARY**

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a unique and high profile tourist attraction. We provide customer-service-focused education that promotes the appreciation of butterflies and other invertebrates and highlights the important role these animals play in our ecosystem. We value our positive work culture, prioritize a work-life balance, and encourage collaboration among our strong team of passionate experts.

This role helps to deliver educational programs relating to animals and the natural environment both on-site and off-site through outreach programming. This position will also interact with guests in the conservatory and animal galleries providing them with a memorable experience interacting and learning about animals and their role in nature. The Educational Assistant will work closely with the Naturalist and Conservatory Manager and will assist with a diverse assortment of education and programming duties that reflect the immediate needs of the organization. Typical daily responsibilities of the Educational Assistant include delivering programs and engaging with guests. In addition, the incumbent will support operations in other departments such as Admissions, Gift Store and Café as required.

This job opening is an opportunity for an energetic people-person to have fulfilling and stimulating seasonal employment.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Deliver off-site outreach programming to schools, libraries and camps
- Deliver in-house and off-site education programs
- Assist with implementation of educational programs
- Deliver various education programs including onsite programs, outreach/off-site initiatives, and special event programming
- Contribute to community programs, outreach events and summer camps
- Contribute to accessibility for people with disabilities or special needs
- Represent Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory at relevant fairs, events, conferences, etc
- Interact with and provide educational and interpretive services to guests
- Engage visitors with information relating to insects, environment, conservation, STEM concepts (tropical ecology, butterfly biology and behaviour, insect/plant interactions, and insect ecology)
- Live animal demonstrations, leading Conservatory and garden tours, running educational programs and leading school programs and summer camps
- Follow the Consesrvatory’s CFIA protocols with respect to maintenance of the animals in the Conservatory
- Clean the workspaces on a regular basis
- Train as a Front-line floater and provide coverage for Front-line staff (specifically for Admissions, Gift Store, and Café) for lunch breaks, sick days, and vacation days, as required
- Occasionally fill-in other areas (i.e. Front-line, Café, Conservatory, etc.) as needed
- Other duties to support daily operations and customer service as assigned
- Assist other departments as needed
- Adhere to all Company policies, rules, systems and procedures which are outlined in the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Employee Handbook, as well as all Health and Safety policies and procedures and safe work practices

**QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS, & SKILLS**
- An interest in or pursuing post-secondary education in science, biology, conservation, education or a related field an asset
- Interest in insects, invertebrates, and plants an asset
- Adapt with changing job requirements and goals based on business needs
- Coordinate in a team environment and work with others to achieve shared goals
- Stay organized and manage time, priorities, & deadlines
- Exchange thoughts and information with colleagues and customers through a variety of forms
- Police Background Check (Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check)
- Valid Drivers’ License and clear driving record (MVR/Driver Abstract)

**UNIFORM**

Staff are required to wear the appropriate uniform, footwear and safety equipment at all times

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**

This is a full-time fixed-term position. The shifts are typically from 9 am to 5 pm on both weekdays and weekends. The rate of pay is $17.50/hour.

CBC offers an Employee Assistance Program to all employees.

**DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION**

**PROCESS**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

**Salary**: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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