Job
Project Assistant
Number of positions
1
Job location
Fredericton, with travel around New Brunswick
Anticipated start date
Language requirement
English
Job category
Environment
Workplace Essential Skills
- Reading
- Document use
- Writing
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Thinking skills
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
This position entails assisting the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council- a chapter of the Canadian Council on Invasive Species- in delivering their public outreach activities to educate the public about invasive species and how to prevent their spread, as well as helping with field work. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Attending events and hosting information booths to engage the public & targeted user-groups such as anglers, hikers, & pet owners (eg. fishing tournaments, nature club meetings, farmers markets)
• Assisting with invasive species monitoring & removal activities
• Responding to public inquiries about invasive species
• Assisting with development of educational programming & materials
• Creating content for social media & our website
• Maintaining records on events, social media engagement, public inquiries, etc.