Program & Volunteer Coordinator

Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre - Program & Volunteer Coordinator
Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI) is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic student with an interest in working with the public in a park environment. The student will assist in the organization of SWI’s Summer programme of Interpretive Walks, Hikes and Special Events at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre at Paradise Meadows in Strathcona Provincial Park, as well as coordinate the volunteer staffers and guides who work at the Centre. The position is expected to work 40 hours per week that will include weekends, for approximately 12 weeks June – August (subject to change).
The primary responsibilities of the Program & Volunteer Coordinator will be to:
a) Set up under the guidance of a SWI Director and oversee the Summer Program of Walks, Hikes, and Presentations at the SPWC at Paradise Meadows. b) Publicize these events through various media (electronic and otherwise), including liaison with other organizations with an interest in the Park (such as Comox Valley Nature, Comox District Mountaineering Club, BC Parks) c) Coordinate the weekly scheduling of the volunteers who staff the centre and lead nature walks, hikes, etc., maintain the Website calendar of events and volunteer shifts, and track volunteer expense claims. d) Assist with the delivery of interpretive program and assist with the website, social media and publicity of SWI Programs; this may involve liaison with other organizations with an interest in the Park such as Comox Valley Nature, Comox District Mountaineering Club and BC Parks.