Education Generalist

Reporting to the Manager, Mobile Programs, the Education Generalist is responsible for in-person program delivery, program design, and administrative tasks as required. The successful candidate will support the delivery of programs in both English and French. This role is short-term 4-month contract and will primarily support Ocean Wise's Sea Dome Tour of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba.
 

Key Accountabilities

Support of Youth programs by:

• Working closely with the Manager and other Youth colleagues to design and deliver Youth programs in-person to large and small groups in-person, in formal and informal settings;
• Traveling with the Sea Dome as a member of a four-person program delivery team for up to four weeks at a time;
• Maintaining good working knowledge of marine animals, ecosystems, and conservation issues;
• Provides excellent customer service and support to all Youth program clients (principals, teachers, event organizers, participants);
• Tracks and maintains program feedback records, participant numbers etc.;
• Occasional delivery of formal or informal online programming.

Consciously desires to improve the organization and its processes by:

• Lead and aiding in Emergency protocol;
• Maintain and improve organizational safety standards;
• Continually improve our impact on the environment and greening of operations through support of EMS protocols;
• Actively demonstrate Ocean Wise's values and expectations for conduct;
• Performs additional duties of a similar nature or level as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Working on or has completed a Bachelor's degree in Science, Education, Conservation or equivalent experience;
• Valid BC driver's license in good standing;
• Knowledge of marine and aquatic habitats, and conservation issues;
• Experience working with children in an interpretive setting;
• Experience giving live presentations;
• Experience designing education, science or other programs;
• Capable and comfortable driving fleet vehicles (minivan, pickup truck);
• Experience implementing and evaluating innovative educational programs.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and presentation skills;
• Ability to work as a cooperative member of a dynamic team, as well as independently;
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills, must be creative, flexible, and enthusiastic with a positive attitude;
• Fluency in French with strong verbal and written French communication (preference for strong verbal skills);
• Strong customer service skills and able to interact with people of all ages;
• Actively demonstrates the organization's goals, values, and mission;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs;
• Working knowledge of video conferencing platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, Webex.

Working Conditions:

• Workdays could involve long hours and early mornings; flexible schedule (including weekends and holidays);
• Travelling is required, up to four weeks at a time on the road with the Sea Dome Tour, primarily in the summer of 2023 (travel across Manitoba and Ontario).
• Lifting heavy objects on a daily basis - applicants must be able to lift and move 20 Kgs to chest level;
• Exposure to seasonal temperature fluctuations in outdoor working areas;
• Shared workspace in a team environment open concept office environment.