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Position: Outreach Coordinator
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Coquitlam River Watershed Society

• Location: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver BC. Most work will take place from the contractor’s home, but contractor must be available to work in the Watershed during events and programs.
• Deadline to apply: May 11, 2026

Background:

The Coquitlam River Watershed Society (CRWS) is a multi-stakeholder body whose mission is to preserve and enhance the health of the Coquitlam River Watershed through collaboration, education and advisory action... CoquitlamRiverWatershed.ca

Job Description:

The Coquitlam River Watershed Society is seeking an Outreach Coordiantor to support the development and delivery of public outreach and education, including stewardship events and programs throughout Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.

This work will include:

• Research to develop new outreach materials and activities
• Working with members and directors of the Society
• Fostering productive partnerships between diverse groups
• Maintenance of existing activities and displays
• Hands-on outdoors work
• Engaging audiences of all ages and backgrounds
• Volunteer coordination
• Communications and promotions

Qualifications include:

• Experience in Science or Environmental Education
• Experience working with youth from Elementary to Post-secondary ages
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of watershed conservation and environmental issues
• Some graphic design experience

Terms: The Outreach Coordinator will work as an independent contractor on a part-time, temporary basis.

• 30 hours/week for 9 weeks from May to August
• Extension of contract may be possible
• Renumeration: $23.50/hour
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs and move event equipment such as pop-up tents, tables, chairs
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check
• Be able and willing to work in the outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather
• Provide own computer and means of transportation

• Most work will take place from the contractor’s home, but contractor must be available to work in the Watershed during events and programs.

To apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted electronically and must be emailed as PDFs to the Executive Director, Georgia Ohm at:
coordinator@coquitlamriverwatershed.ca

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