Ucluelet Field School Coordinator

The Raincoast Education Society (established 2000) is a non-profit organization based in Tofino, BC with a mandate to shape an environmentally sustainable future for the Clayoquot and Barkley Sound region through education and community stewardship. We seek to accomplish our mission through a broad range of high-quality educational and research programs focused on the natural environment, cultures, and communities of the Clayoquot and Barkley Sound region.

The RES is currently seeking applications for the position of Ucluelet Field School Coordinator within our organization. Raincoast Field School is an outdoor education program designed to meet BC curricular outcomes while providing hands-on learning opportunities for students in our local public schools. It is a collaborative program developed by the Raincoast Education Society (RES) and the teachers at the Tofino and Ucluelet elementary schools.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), year-round position based in Ucluelet, B.C. This is a salaried position, with a range of $38,000 – $40,000 per year depending on experience. The start date for this position will be in the spring of 2020. The candidate will be responsible for securing housing and ensuring a reliable means of transportation.

Primary roles and responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering outdoor educational and experiential programs about the natural environment and the cultural history of the region for each class at the Ucluelet Elementary School, with lessons tailored to each age group (K-7).
• Collaborating with teachers to develop programs that are connected to in-class learning.
• Implementing safety protocols within each program.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with other RES staff and community stakeholders.
• Seeking out possible funding sources and assisting in report writing.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of the RES summer schedule, including youth camps and interpretive programming.
• Supporting core programs of the RES by assisting with other tasks as required, including leading interpretive programs, assisting with ongoing research programs, and helping run weekend and evening events.