Job
Student Education Co-Ordinator
Number of positions
1
Job location
Saint John
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Education
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
The Student Education Coordinator (SEC) will support the Managing Director (MD) in planning and implementing educational and recreational programs at Tucker Park (TP), with a focus on the expanded 2025 Environmental Education Program 'In Search of Biodiversity: Explore, Uncover and Discover'. Responsibilities include scheduling visits for schools and community groups, participate in all organized visits to Tucker Park, coordinating training sessions with education partners, maintain visit records and provide feedback for the TPRA year-end report - additional duties may be added as needed.
Required skills include strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to work with diverse groups. Assets include fluency in English and French, a valid driver's license with access to a personal vehicle, cell phone and computer.
Job
Craft Program Coordinator
Number of positions
1
Job location
Saint John
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Education
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
The Craft Program Coordinator (CPC) will oversee craft programs for organized visits to Tucker Park, managing over 1500 expected participants from very diverse backgrounds including ages 4-90, socioeconomic factors, physical, mental, and emotional challenges. This challenging position involves coordinating craft lesson plans with environmental educational outcomes, planning, organizing, and ordering materials for all sessions. The CPC will also lead the "Kids in the Park Program" for young children, promoting appreciation for the natural environment through fun activities like crafts, short trail walks and talks, games, and other fun activities. This program will be available twice a week for four weeks during the summer. Other duties could be assigned as they arise.
Required skills include craft experience, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse groups, independence, problem-solving, and leadership. Assets include bilingualism and some computer skills.