MineralsEd is currently searching for a Program Coordinator to join our team in Vancouver! The Program Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating, marketing, and delivering MineralsEd's program offerings and initiatives within schools across British Columbia. Working alongside the Executive Director, Program Manager, and a network of Partner-Teachers, the successful candidate will help bring geoscience education to classrooms and communities across BC.
This is a hybrid role, with 4 days in our Vancouver office, and includes occasional travel to other parts of the province to support programming.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of MineralsEd's in-class programs, including our flagship Junior Geologist program.
• Serve as a key point of contact for schools, partner-teachers, community partners, and volunteers.
• Update and develop program materials, activity books, and interactive learning activities for K–12 audiences.
• Lead the creation and distribution of our monthly newsletter and other email correspondence.
• Maintain our internal database and inventory of program materials.
• Manage MineralsEd's social media presence and coordinate promotional materials.
• Contribute to outreach and conference presence, including AME Roundup, BC Mining Month Community Fair, and the M.I.N.E/CIM conference.
• Process orders for MineralsEd's educational materials, including packaging, invoicing, and shipping.
• Bachelor's degree in Earth Science/Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Mining, Education, or equivalent education and experience.
• 1+ years of experience in the geoscience, mining, or environmental industry is considered a strong asset.
• 0–2+ years of relevant experience in program or event delivery, outreach education, or a similar role.
• Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; French is an asset.
• Knowledge of the K-12 education system is an asset.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Intrinsically motivated, passionate, and self-directed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database software (desktop publishing, email marketing, and event registration platform experience are assets).
• A valid BC Class 5 driver's license, with confident and competent city and suburban driving skills.
• Ability to occasionally work extended hours, including weekends, and to travel in BC outside the Lower Mainland.
This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program, including a salary within our hiring range of $24.00–$29.00 per hour. Placement within the hiring range will be based on candidate experience relative to the requirements of the role. A comprehensive benefits package is available following the successful completion of a three-month probationary period.
MineralsEd is a non-partisan, federally incorporated charitable organization delivering hands-on, curriculum-connected Earth Science and mineral resources education to K–12 students and teachers across British Columbia. Established in 1991 as a teacher-industry partnership program, we support teachers in developing classroom materials and deliver workshops, field trips, and other geoscience learning opportunities province-wide.
Job Category: Program Management | Employment Type: Contract Full Time | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: Hybrid
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