Education Program Coordinator – Agriculture

Edmonton, Alberta

Inside Education is Alberta's largest environmental and natural resources education charity. Our mandate is to support K-12 school teachers and inspire their students when it comes to working towards a balanced, sustainable future for our economy, environment, and society.

For the past 38 years, Inside Education has delivered award-winning educational programs to students and teachers. Working with partners in government, industry, academia, the environmental sector, and Indigenous communities, our programs engage students in solutions-focused approaches to environmental topics and issues.

Roles and Responsibilities

As an Education Program Coordinator, based out of our Edmonton office, you will be focused on expanding our suite of agriculture education programs, delivering outdoor education programs at our various field sites, and building networks in the agricultural sector throughout Alberta.

You will be involved in all aspects of our education programming, including classroom presentations, student field trips, student innovation days, youth summits and teacher professional development programs.

Your primary responsibilities will be :

• Coordination : responsible for the full implementation of the programs including managing program requests, bookings and teacher communications as well as booking guest speakers for events.
• Delivery : present on a variety of curriculum-linked topics such as energy, forests, water, wetlands, climate change, agriculture and air quality, etc.
• Networking & Promoting : you will also represent Inside Education at stakeholder meetings, teachers conventions, and other special events.
• Evaluation & Reporting : assess and report on the success of education programs and maintain accurate program statistics.
• Development : collaborate with team members to develop and enhance our education programs to support overall goals & objectives.

You will be successful in this role if :

• You are a flexible, resilient and good-natured travel companion. Due to the nature of our work, frequent travel including overnights and evening / weekend overtime is required (time-off-in-lieu provided).
• You are able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, interact with students of all ages, and take on a variety of assignments.
• You have a passion for Alberta’s natural resource topics and issues.
• You’re a natural at storytelling, creative, and can identify and capitalize on teachable moments.
• You have an outgoing personality that is comfortable leading groups in outdoor and classroom settings.

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in Education or Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience leading groups, implementing and delivering education programs and working with young people.
• A past member of 4-H and / or other agriculture organizations would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team setting as well as in an independent self-directed environment.
• Ability to network and maintain relationships.
• A strong understanding of Alberta's natural resources, along with topics, issues and innovations related to agriculture.
• You must be a safe, experienced driver with a clear abstract. Travel on gravel roads and to rural communities is required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR certificate (Level C) in accordance with CSA Standard Z1210-17. Additional safety training is an asset.

Terms & Compensation

• Salary is $55,000 and based on a 36.25 hour work week.
• This position will start on September 16, 2024 or other mutually agreed upon date.
• There are options for flexible work schedules such as reduced weeks or modified work days.
• This position includes a non-profit sector competitive benefits package including a health spending account, and employer RRSP match.
• Due to the nature of our work with schools around the province, frequent travel and a flexible schedule including overnights, and related overtime is required;

equivalent time-off-in-lieu and travel expenses are provided.