Experiential learning, Climate justice, Resilience

Job title: Howl Yukon Summer Education Coordinator
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: The Howl Experience
Location: Whitehorse/Haines Junction, Yukon. Hybrid. Candidates should already live in the Yukon.
Dates: May 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026 (with possibility of extension)

Job type and compensation:

• Full-time (35 hrs/week) with adjusted hours during/after programs.
• Wage: $31.74/hr ($5,000/month for 4 months)
• Meals, accommodations and ground transportation will be covered during Yukon programs and staff gathering in Canmore, AB

• Facilitation and participation in the following programs will be required:
  • May 5-8th - Howl Staff Gathering in Canmore, Alberta
  • May 28 - June 2 - Yukon Educator PD
  • June 14 - 21 - Invasive Species Council Yukon Exploration (ages 17-35)
  • July 2 - 10 - Yukon Exploration (ages 17-35)
  • July 30 - August 6 - Yukon Wilderness Adventure (ages 14-18)
  • August 20 - 25 - Yukon Educator PD
  • And other program dates, as may be needed and agreed upon in Spring/Summer 2026

The Howl Experience is an advocate for equity and is committed to ensuring our team is diverse, inclusive and reflective of the youth demographics we serve. We welcome Indigenous applicants of intersecting identities for this position, including racialized minorities, women, persons with disabilities, persons of various sexual orientations and gender identities, and others.

Indigenous candidates from Howl’s Yukon partner communities (i.e. Kluane First Nation, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, the White River First Nation, Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council) are preferred. As Howl seeks to maintain its commitment to equity-deserving youth, you are encouraged to self-identify within your application.

About The Howl Experience:
The Howl Experience is a registered charity co-led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators on a mission to help youth build knowledge and skills in Truth and Reconciliation, climate justice, community leadership, and resilience. As educators, we know that conventional schooling doesn’t work for everyone. Through programs ranging in length from 3 to 10 days, we work with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community leaders across the country to bring diverse youth together for learning experiences that deepen their connection to themselves, their communities, and the land so they can build purposeful career and life pathways. Our commitment to doing education differently is driven by our four core principles:

• Two-Eyed Seeing: We support youth to see the potential of solutions built on the combined strength of Indigenous knowledges and mainstream knowledges.
• All My Relations: Howl programs encourage participants to appreciate the interconnectedness of all beings and to better understand the environmental, social and economic systems that shape their experience of the world, including the inequities they reproduce.
• Wise Practices: Howl does not have a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to programming. Our programs - designed in close collaboration with members of the communities in which we work, are inherently community-specific.
• Trauma-informed programming and staff: While we don’t offer treatment programs and shouldn’t be seen as professional therapy, we recognize that participants’ histories impact their ability to learn and show up in community. As such, we take care to create safe spaces for participants to come - and contribute - as they are.

Since 2022, Howl has served over 1200 Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth from across Canada through programs in the Rockies, Yukon, and Nova Scotia. Through our programs, our Howlers (youth participants) live and eat together in shared accommodation; connect with local ecosystems through intentional time on the land and water; learn about local issues and culture from Knowledge Keepers, community leaders and grassroots organizations; give back to people and place through service learning; and build friendships to last a lifetime. Following a Howl Experience, youth are connected with our Canada-wide network and provided continuous support through career coaching, workshops, and community building opportunities.

Job Overview:

The Education Program Coordinator will work with The Howl Experience team to plan and deliver experiential learning programs in the Yukon, including organizing and communicating trip logistics, supporting participants, and ensuring safety on programs.

The Coordinator will also be provided opportunities to develop and lead programming unique to their experience and skill set and build on their broader skill sets and confidence in planning, developing and delivering and managing program activities, with the support of the program team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support Howl’s Yukon programs in-person in the Yukon, including facilitation on youth programs (14 - 35 years) & Educator Professional Development;
• Support program planning, logistics and operations, including, coordinating transportation, accommodation, and other program activities via remote/virtual work as needed between on-program days;
• Attend regular staff team and Yukon program meetings virtually;
• Attend both pre- and post-program staff and participant meetings virtually;
• On-program support: Supporting participants within the scope of your training and ability, communications, logistics, administration;
• Attend and lead programming as scheduled (multiple programs in May, June, July & August 2026);
• Contribute to a safe & inclusive environment, respond to safety concerns and incidents/accidents within your professional scope of practice and level of training.
• Ensure participants adhere to the Participant Agreement. Discuss issues and formulate solutions with the program team;
• Follow & implement Howl safety policies and guidelines;
• Post-program alumni engagement (i.e. participant support, post-trip meetings, etc);
• Assist Yukon Program Manager (Warren Lake) in the development of Howl’s strategic partnerships & High School program offerings in the Yukon, as needed.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be comfortable working both remotely & independently, in-person in a team environment;
• Be comfortable working in a range of outdoor settings;
• Have strong organizational skills and enjoy working with others to manage complex projects;
• Enjoy working with youth and taking on a leadership/facilitation role within diverse and dynamic groups.

Job Eligibility & Requirements:

• Vulnerable Sector Check (must be obtained prior to employment).
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification (minimum 16hr Standard Standard First Aid obtained prior to facilitating Howl programs - training support may be provided).
• Mental Health First Aid training or certification (obtained prior to facilitating Howl programs - training support will be provided).
• Willingness to work extended hours on Howl programs, including weekends, overnights and some statutory holidays. All travel, accommodation and meals will be provided during programs.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

• Yukon local youth (18-35) candidates strongly preferred.
• Indigenous candidates from Yukon partner communities (i.e. Kluane First Nation, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, the White River First Nation, Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council) are preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Be comfortable working in a range of outdoor settings;
• Enjoy working with youth and taking on a leadership/facilitation role within diverse and dynamic groups;
• Be committed to creating safe, equitable and inclusive spaces for meaningful connection, diverse styles of learning and knowledge sharing;

• Have experience living in and/or working with Indigenous communities, and/or are committed to learning about local Indigenous cultures, protocols and traditions;

• Have exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage difficult conversations requiring a high degree of self-awareness and cultural sensitivity;

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@experiencehowl.com by 4:00 pm MST April 14, 2026. Your cover letter and resume should clearly explain why you are interested in this position, how you meet job eligibility requirements and provide specific examples of how your experience makes you well qualified.

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