Environmental sustainability, Conservation

Job Title: Environmental Project Coordinator
Organization: Stewardship Pemberton Society
Location: Pemberton, British Columbia

Reports to: Executive Director
Term: 7-7.5 months (April 1st or 15th, 2026 - November 15th, 2026)
Hours: 240 hours - 1 day/week (with possibility to extend to 2 days/week if funding is available)
Compensation: $30 CAD/hr, depending on experience and/or skill
Employment Type: Part-time seasonal employee position

Position Summary

The Environmental Project Coordinator will work to deliver community-based environmental/sustainability programs and support ongoing conservation projects. The coordinator will focus mainly on leading the delivery of educational field trips at the One Mile Lake Nature Centre and environmental events and workshops. The Coordinator ensures that all outdoor experiences are well-organized, safe, and educational, while also collecting feedback from participants to inform future programming. Additionally, this individual will support the Streamkeepers Program and Beaver Conservation project as needed and as time permits.

The role involves both direct education, administrative work, hands-on project coordination tasks, and community outreach. This individual will be supported by, and work with, the Executive Director to deliver and develop the projects. The Coordinator will submit bi-weekly project reports to the Executive Director, and schedule bi-weekly or monthly check-ins as needed. The Coordinator will record and track project data and help report on program outcomes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting environmental sustainability, educating youth, engaging with the community, and working in the field of environmental conservation.

We are currently seeking funding to expand this role to a 2 day/week position, and will communicate closely with the coordinator to ensure a smooth transition. 

Key Responsibilities and Time Allocation:

Project administration and communications: 30hrs

• Record and track project data (e.g., # event attendees, # of volunteers, etc.) using shared Google Drive documents.
• Write one social media post per month to showcase project success and recruit volunteers.

Field Trips and Environmental/Sustainability Events and Workshops delivery: 195hrs

• Develop program curriculum in alignment with BC curriculum standards, that focuses on salmon, watersheds, and forest and stream ecology. Curriculum can be built on existing curriculum documents in the Nature Centre and digital resource folder.
• Develop field trip plans for K-12 age students.
• Manage field trip bookings and planning logistics through online software.
• Cultivate & maintain partnerships with local vendors, school districts, homeschool groups, and other community organizations to expand the reach of our education programs.
• Deliver 10-50 field trips during the 2026-2027 school year based on interest and capacity.
• Plan and deliver environmental/sustainability events and workshops in alignment with the SPS’s 2026 Environment Program plan. This plan includes circular economy events like repair cafes, annual environmental events like BC Rivers Day and Earth Week, and educational outreach tabling.

Streamkeepers Program and Beaver Project Support: 15hrs

• Work with volunteer project-lead Marz to support the Streamkeepers salmon and water quality monitoring program. This project surveys the Pemberton Creek to provide salmon spawner counts, stream walks, invertebrate sampling, and water quality monitoring with our team of volunteers.
• Work with volunteer project-lead Brennan to support the beaver habitat conservation project. This project monitors and maintains beaver habitat at One Mile Lake to support local beaver populations while maintaining water quality for lake swimmers.
• Help with volunteer outreach and engagement, as well as hands-on project support during the busy season for both projects.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Previous experience in project coordination, volunteer management, or community outreach is an asset.
  • Experience working in environmental sustainability or conservation.
  • Familiarity with habitat conservation, circular economies, and sustainability practices is preferred.
  • Experience working with children (aged 4-13) and leading workshop activities in school, camp, or related teaching settings.
  • Experience creating, scheduling, and delivering project plans.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing needs.
  • Physically comfortable working in outdoor environments.
  • An understanding of First Peoples Principles of Learning: http://www.fnesc.ca/first-peoples-principles-of-learning/
  • A motivated, reliable and organized attitude.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan group activities and special events.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Comfortable using Google Drive, email, Mailchimp, and basic project management tools.
• Other:
  • Must be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Must have a passion for community building and environmental sustainability.
  • Must provide a current criminal record check.
  • Must have current standard first aid.
  • Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Compensation

Hourly wage is $30CAD / hr. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, payable bi-weekly/monthly. Based on a total of no more than 240 hours annually, the estimated gross pay will be $7,680 CAD before deductions. We hope to secure funding to expand the role to 2 days a week if possible, and if the successful candidate is available (it is not a prerequisite for this position).

Employee Benefits

This part-time employment role pays out vacation pay at 4% of salary. Stewardship Pemberton Society employees get free access to a community garden plot, and get to enjoy fruits and vegetables harvested from the Feasting For Change Program.

Application Instructions
If you are ready to help us make a difference, we want to hear from you! Please submit the following:

• A resume highlighting your relevant experience and skills.
• A brief cover letter (or a short video if you prefer) explaining why you want to support SPS and how your background aligns with our mission.
• Two professional references.
• Your interview availability from March 23rd-30th for a virtual interview.

These documents can be submitted to our hiring committee, sara@stewardshippembertonsociety.com,
meegs@stewardshippembertonsociety.com, and executivedirector@stewardshippembertonsociety.com .

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Our hiring timeline is as follows:

• March 22nd - application closes
• March 23rd-30th - interviews and reference checks
• March 31st - successful candidate selected and hired
• April 15th or earlier - job start date

We are committed to Equity & Inclusion. SPS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. SPS is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.