The Southern Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s mission is to protect and conserve the vital ecological function of Southern Alberta’s public lands and waters in a way that advances reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. We work toward these goals through education, engagement, and collaboration with Albertans of all backgrounds.

Position Description

As a Summer Outreach Student with CPAWS Southern Alberta, you will schedule and manage outreach activities, serve as the main contact for these events, and create engaging new activities for our outreach booth. You will also report on outreach efforts, organize materials, and drive to various locations in Southern Alberta. Additionally, you will educate the public about CPAWS conservation work, help increase supporter engagement, and assist with the volunteer program, all while working in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule CPAWS SAB’s outreach activities;
• Be the main contact for summer outreach activities;
• Create new activities for outreach boothing;
• Report on outreach activities, including data entry;    
• Organize materials for events, outreach, and other communication projects as needed;
• Drive to different locations in southern Alberta;
• Clearly communicate and educate CPAWS conservation work and programs to the public when working at outreach booths and events;
• Help increase CPAWS supporters and engagement on our conservation campaigns;
• Help with the running of our volunteer program; and
• Work in a hybrid workplace (working from home and our downtown office).

Field of Studies:

Environmental Studies (knowledge of conservation issues, campaigns and terminology), Geography, Anthropology, Education, Business or Marketing, Communications (media relations, stakeholder relations, writing), Public Relations (event organization, information flow management).

Position Requirements:

• 18-30 years of age;
• Returning student with Canadian citizenship;
• Passion for nature, knowledge of southern Alberta ecosystems and biodiversity;
• Some knowledge of CPAWS Southern Alberta, our conservation campaigns and education programs;
• Confident public speaking skills;
• Good organizational skills;
• Ability to self-motivate;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Driver’s license and willingness to regularly use a personal vehicle;
• Criminal record check;
• Ability to work most weekends and some evenings; and
• Ability to travel around southern Alberta for community engagement events.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary;
• Access to professional and personal development training;
• Opportunities to expand your professional network through attending CPAWS and partner events; and
• Mentorship meetings with a CPAWS Southern Alberta staff member to offer career and educational advice.

Number of Students

Two (2)

Approximate Start Date (Flexible)

May 1, 2025

Weeks

14

Hours

35/Week

Wage

$22.40

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At CPAWS Southern Alberta, we recognize that conservation and social justice goals are intertwined and essential for a sustainable future. We are committed to working internally and with partners from equity-deserving communities to promote diverse voices, frame nature as a positive space for all, and remove barriers to participation in conservation.

We encourage applications from groups that are typically under-represented in conservation organizations including, but not limited, to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals, LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals, persons with disabilities, and candidates from all equity seeing groups. We know that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about the role, but your qualifications don’t match perfectly, we encourage you to apply.

Please contact us for a conversation about accessibility and accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to communicationssab@cpaws.org before 12PM (noon) on February 28, 2025.

Please note this position is dependent on receipt of external funding.