As Coordinator for the Native Plant Nursery & Rewilding Program, you’ll design and facilitate several multi-week youth programs each year, including developing curriculum and engaging youth to learn about native plant horticulture and habitat restoration. You will also manage the EYA nursery, greenhouse, and native plant teaching garden, and manage our plant give-away events. The program is based in Strathcona and Cottonwood Community Gardens in the Downtown Eastside.

Key responsibilities
Design programming and develop curriculum with support from the program manager
Facilitate youth programs: Lead hands-on, experiential activities engaging youth to grow native plants and rewild urban green spaces
Manage the native plant nursery and greenhouse, including caring for plants over the season using organic practices
Help maintain rewilding programming areas and native plant teaching garden
Manage program logistics: create lesson plans, recruit youth & schedule guests
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and local experts
Recruit and mentor youth volunteers/interns to support program delivery
Coordinate distribution of youth-grown native plants for community habitat plantings
Manage social media and marketing for the program
Support program evaluation and reporting
Support program fundraising work as needed
Coordinate and facilitate community or school workshops and stewardship events, as needed
Ensure program activities adhere to organizational policies, relevant legislation, and professional standards
Other activities as identified by the Program Manager
What you’ll bring: requirements & assets
Do you have experience with horticulture and ecological farming/gardening? Are you an energetic and skilled facilitator? We’re looking for someone with strong knowledge of horticulture and plant care, and experience running environmental education programs for youth. Preferably, you’re familiar with native plants and/or excited to learn more. You’re also organized, creative, collaborative, a good communicator, and passionate about plants!
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience or training in agriculture, applied biology, environmental science, ecology, science education, or related field
Strong knowledge of horticulture and ecological farming/gardening
1 – 2 years experience planning and facilitating ecology-related programs; experience working with high-school aged youth preferred
Knowledge of native plants and urban wildlife an asset, or willingness to learn
Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to join MODO car co-op required; access to a personal vehicle is an asset
Able to work collaboratively with a small team to achieve shared goals
Positive attitude, flexible, and willing to pitch in to make things happen

Clear and concise communication skills
Able to work independently and take initiative
Organized and committed to high quality work
Resourceful, handy, and able to creatively problem-solve
Able to work responsibly and safely in inner-city garden spaces
Able to do physical work in an outdoor setting in all weather conditions
Personal values fit with EYA mission and culture, demonstrated through work and/or volunteer experience
Satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check, required before starting work
Occupational First Aid Level 1 or willingness to obtain before start of work

How to apply
E-mail a short cover letter and resumé (in one document) to Emily Keller, Executive Director with “Program Coordinator application” in the subject line: emily@eya.ca