SNAP Environmental Outreach Team Members (2 positions)

The Green Timbers Heritage Society is hiring two Environmental Outreach Team Members for the Surrey Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) summer program. The SNAP program is a unique partnership involving 3 local non-profit groups and Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture. The goal of the program is to restore and enhance Surrey's natural area parks and to increase awareness and stewardship of these areas.

Position Overview: 

The Environmental Outreach Team Members will work under the direction of their Coordinator to deliver environmental outreach to communities in Surrey, and participate in community events.

Responsibilities:

• Door-to-door distribution of environmental and park related information
• Host and attend special events such as environmental stewardship events (such as invasive plant removals) and community festivals
• Lead programs and interpretive walks for children, youth and adults
• Communicate with the public and park neighbours
• Possibly assist on occasion with SNAP's Eco Ranger program, and with SNAP's Environmental Education and Habitat Restoration Teams 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Enrolment in, or completion of, an undergraduate degree or 2 year diploma program in Communications, Public Relations, Education, Environmental Studies, Resource Management, or related discipline
• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with the public and/or children
• Creativity, enthusiasm and some interest in ecology and the environment
• Valid BC Driver's License & access to personal vehicle (mileage expenses reimbursed)
• Valid Level 1 First Aid Certification will be required as a condition of employment
• Completion of a criminal record check will be required as a condition of employment

Preferred:

• Fluency in additional languages is an asset (eg. Punjabi)

As these positions are dependent on external funding, all applicants must indicate if they meet the following criteria:

• Required to be current students returning to full-time studies in September
• Between the ages of 15 and 30.

Please indicate whether you meet these criteria on your application.

Compensation: Rate of Pay: $15.50/hr

Term: May 4th to August 28th, 2009
Hours: 35 hrs/week, Tues-Sat (11:30 am to 7:00 pm daily with some flexibility required)

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email or mail by February 23rd to Camille Andrews.

Environmental Stewardship Coordinator
Surrey Parks, Recreation and Culture
14645 - 66th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3S 5M2