[BCMA] Job Posting: Education Programs Coordinator

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The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is seeking an Education Programs Coordinator.

Applications are due March 4th.

Thank you.
Shannon King
Manager of Audience Engagement

Gulf of Georgia Cannery
12138 Fourth Avenue
Richmond BC V7E 3J1
shannon.king at pc.gc.ca
T 604-664-9282
F 604-664-9008



Education Programs Coordinator - Job Posting
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, built in 1894 in the historic village of 
Steveston, is a living monument to the individuals involved in BC’s 
fishing industry. The National Historic Site is operated by the Gulf of 
Georgia Cannery Society, a non-profit society. Working in partnership with 
Parks Canada, the Society works to preserve the history of the BC fishing 
industry and present it in an engaging and relevant way. The site is open 
to the public year round and welcomes 55,000 people each year from across 
the Lower Mainland and around the world. 

Under the supervision of the Manager of Audience Engagement, the Education 
Programs Coordinator is responsible for the development and delivery of 
high quality group programming for children and adults offered by the Gulf 
of Georgia Cannery Society. 

Responsibilities:
·       Coordinate booking of group programs including scheduling 
personnel
·       Deliver educational programs and tours preferably in English and 
French
·       Develop, maintain and evaluate educational programming for 
elementary, secondary and post-secondary school groups, youth and adults 
learning English, preschool classes and senior groups
·       Coordinate interpreter and volunteer training for educational 
programs
·       Oversee the delivery of outreach activities related to education 
programming
·       Provide reports related to educational programs
·       Assist with program promotion to schools and group organizations
·       Assist with the selection, evaluation and recognition of 
interpretive staff
Qualities:
·       You possess high energy, initiative, and delight in working with 
people. 
·       You are passionate about delivering quality educational 
programming.
·       You have outstanding relationship building and communication 
skills.
·       You analyze visitor feedback and can articulate strategic 
recommendations.
·       You efficiently multitask and effectively solve problems. 
·       You work effectively with cross-functional teams as both a leader 
and a participant. 
·       You act with uncompromising honesty, integrity and ethics.
·       You energize others – lead by example and celebrate 
accomplishments.
·       You search for opportunities and are willing experiment and take 
risks.
·       You exhibit a business mindset with a drive for results.

Skills:
·       Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and 
work experience. 
·       Experience in developing educational programs for children, youth 
and/or adults.
·       Experience in delivering programs to children.
·       Understanding of basic marketing principles.
·       Experience in customer service.
·       Experience working with volunteers.
·       Fluency in English and very strong French language skills 
required.
·       Experience working with English as an Additional language students 
(children and/or adult) an asset.
·       Knowledge of BC Ministry of Education curriculum an asset.

Hours: 40 hours/week Monday to Friday

Compensation: 
·       Salary range is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 
·       Comprehensive benefits package.
·       Ongoing professional and personal development.


To apply, submit a resume with cover letter to the Manager of Audience 
Engagement, Shannon King at shannon.king at pc.gc.ca by March 4, 2016.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.


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