Nature NB – Nature Educator (1 position)

Deadline: May 14, 2013
May – August 2013

Nature NB is seeking a Nature Educator for the summer.  The Nature Educator will assist the Camp Director in directing nature education programs and projects for the duration of the position. He/she will be involved in and assist with all components of the summer nature camp program, as well as other projects.  The Nature Educator will work towards our goal of the development of an ecologically-literate younger generation. 

Requirements:

• 30 years of age and under; must be a student this year and next

• Canadian Citizen

• Willing to work in Fredericton primarily and travel to St. Andrews when camps are in session

• Completely bilingual (French and English)

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and/or a background in education

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere

• Preference to candidates with experience in residential outdoor education

• CPR and First Aid Certification required and criminal record check (venerable sector searches) for selected candidate

• Experience in wildlife biology and/or environmental sciences

• Competent with standard office equipment including computers, copiers and fax.

• Access to own computer is an asset.

• Capable, dependable, independent, and flexible

The Nature Educator will be expected to work 35 hours/week at $12/hour for 15 weeks. Some weekend and evening work will be required. Please send letter of interest along with a résumé to:

nbfn@nb.aibn.com or

Nature NB, c/o Hiring Committee

924 Prospect Street, Suite 110

Fredericton, NB E3B 2T9

While all applications are appreciated, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Summer Position - Farming Mentor at Open Sky Co-operative

Position: Full-time Summer Student, 35 hours per week for 10 weeks

Application Deadline: May 10^th 5pm

The Organization:

Open Sky Co-operative Ltd. is a new charitable organization located on an 11-acre farm in Middle Sackville NB, just around the corner from Silver Lake. Open Sky Co-operative provides residential, personal and vocational support to adults who face barriers due to social, developmental or mental health challenges. Our farm grows a wide variety of vegetables and raises free range poultry and eggs. Everything grown is used to help sustain those who live and work here, while also providing produce for sale in local markets.

We are committed to increasing inclusiveness and understandings within our nearby community, and welcoming community members to join us in supporting local agriculture and the people who grow it. Our program staff, participants and volunteers all work mutually and companionably together – caring for people, our animals and the land.

The Opportunity:

We are offering a position for 1 summer student for 10 weeks during the growing season.

• To apply, you must have a keen interest in working with both organic gardening/farming, as well as working to support adults in their experiences of gardening/farming. Skills, education or training in areas of agriculture, psychology, education or social sciences will be an asset. You must also be committed to working respectfully in an environment with a diversity of people with varying abilities. Because of the Farm’s commitment to the health, safety and well-being of all, our staff and volunteers are required to complete a Criminal Records Check and agree to comply with our Code of Conduct.
• You must be registered as a full-time student during the previous academic year, intending to return to school on a full-time basis during the next calendar year (secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical program).
• You must be between 15 and 30 years of age, and be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred, who is legally entitled to work, according to provincial legislation and regulations.
• You will be provided with weekday lunches and snacks, at no charge.
• You will be supervised by our Program Director, and be required to participate in the following work activities:

1. oMarket garden and greenhouse growing production
2. oSeeding, transplanting and watering; weed management
3. oVolunteer/participant mentoring and supervision
4. oPost-harvest processing, marketing and sales
5. oAnimal husbandry
6. ofood preparation activities

Priority will be given to a student who has had a lived experience of mental health or other challenges.

This position will run from June 24 to August 30, 2013, for 35 hours per week, with the flexibility required in a farming lifestyle. Minimum wage will be paid, thanks to a Canada Summer Jobs grant.

To apply to work with our exciting new social enterprise, and have a rewarding summer of new learning experiences, by 5pm May 10^th, please email your one-page expression of interest and a resume to

Margaret Tusz-King, Administrator

12 Folkins Drive, Sackville NB E4L 1H9

info@openskyco-op.ca">info@openskyco-op.ca (506) 536-4565

Open Sky Co-operative thanks all applicants for their interest, but will be contacting only those applicants to be interviewed.

Les parcs provinciaux et nationaux du Nouveau-Brunswick offrent des trésors d'aventures à vivre et de découvertes à faire en nature. Le programme communautaire N.-B. au grand air puise à même la riche diversité de nos parcs en confiant à de jeunes naturalistes amateurs
l'emballante mission d'inspirer les enfants et les familles à renouer avec le plein air.

Tout au long de l'été 2013, ces jeunes animateurs organiseront une foule d'activités pour faire redécouvrir aux enfants le plaisir
de jouer dehors. Randonnées en forêt, camping, exploration de rivages, canotage, kayak, ateliers éducatifs... tout un monde de découverte attend les jeunes et leur famille dans les grands terrains de jeu naturels du Nouveau-Brunswick!

Devenez animateur de parc!
Les parcs, la nature et le plein air vous passionnent?  Vous avez l'esprit enjoué, de l'initiative à revendre et aimez rencontrer des gens pour leur transmettre votre passion? Si c'est le cas, vous êtes le candidat idéal pour faire partie de l'équipe d'animateurs de N.-B. au grand air cet été!

Chaque parc provincial et parc national de la province aura son jeune animateur nature qui :
• concevra et réalisera un programme d'activités favorisant le contact avec la nature;
• agira comme représentant du parc dans les médias sociaux;
• mettra sur pied un programme éducatif d'initiation au plein air;
• vivra une expérience de travail encadrée et diversifiée dans un parc.

Programme
• Formation de trois jours au parc provincial Mont-Carleton (sommet des animateurs)
• Emploi d'été dans l'un des parcs nationaux ou provinciaux du Nouveau-Brunswick
• Fin de semaine de clôture (témoignages et bilans) au parc Fundy en fin d'été

Admissibilité
• Être résident du Nouveau-Brunswick
• Avoir son diplôme d'études secondaires
• Être inscrit au programme Stage d'emploi étudiant pour demain (SEED)

Vous voulez poser votre candidature?
Envoyez votre curriculum vitæ et une lettre d'accompagnement, ainsi qu'une œuvre créative (chanson, poème, vidéo,
maquette ou photo) illustrant votre passion pour les parcs, le jeu, le contact avec les autres et le plein air. Les aptitudes et qualités suivantes seront prises en considération : attitude de meneur, compétences linguistiques, connaissance des technologies, aptitudes, connaissances et expérience dans le domaine des activités de plein air, prédisposition au service à la communauté,
enthousiasme et lieu de résidence à distance raisonnable d'un parc.

Les demandes doivent être envoyées d'ici le 10 mai à :
Maryse McFarlane
maryse.mcfarlane@gnb.ca
Téléphone : 506-444-2757
Télécopieur : 506-444-5760

http://www.tourismenouveaubrunswick.ca/Explorer/Parcs/NBaugrandair.aspx

N.-B. au grand air... Inspirer la jeunesse à jouer dehors!