Education Development Coordinator

Job title: Education Development Coordinator

Job description: Take Me Outside is a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness and facilitating action on nature connection and outdoor learning in schools across Canada. We believe in a future where spending time outside playing, exploring and learning is a regular and significant part of every student’s day. We work collaboratively with other organizations, school boards and individuals to encourage children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives. TMO’s target population is students and educators across Canada who we reach mainly through the education system. Our goal is to encourage schools to extend the learning environment beyond the desk and four walls and to use the great outdoors as part of the regular teaching practice. The ultimate goal is to encourage more time spent outside during the school day to counter balance excessive screen time and sedentary tendencies. Our programs are simple, fun and accessible to all.

Position summary:

We are looking for a self-motivated, dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about outdoor learning and getting students to spend more time outside. In this 5-month part-time role, you will work with the Take Me Outside Coordinator and Executive Director, to primarily assist with research and writing-related duties to help grow and elevate our community and development work. You will use your writing, organizational and storytelling skills to write content for blogs, identify and apply to grants, research and recommend areas where Take Me Outside can grow, and help write our reports. Because we are a small grassroots organization and all our team members wear many hats, we are looking for a strong team player who is resourceful, flexible, and able to adapt to changing responsibilities as needed.

This position will be work-from-home, based anywhere in Canada. Eligible applicants must be under the age of 30 in accordance with Canada Summer Jobs requirements.

Pay: $24/hr
Contract: May 21 – October 8, part-time 14 hours/week

Responsibilities:

• Engage with the Take Me Outside community (educators, schools, partners, parents) through interviews, polls, and informal conversations to develop and publish creative stories in the form of blog posts, social media content, newsletter content etc.
• Research and identify new opportunities for grants and partnerships
• Draft grant applications and proposals for new initiatives in consultation with team members
• Provide support for writing public-facing content such as impact reports, survey summaries, grant reports and more
• Manage sponsorships & grant deliverables and reporting for existing funding sources
• Work with team members to conduct research and provide recommendations to better support teachers who serve students from priority neighbourhoods (BIPOC, marginalized, and/or low-income communities)
• Take meeting minutes at Board meetings and partner meetings, and follow-up with action items
• Assist with other Take Me Outside initiatives as required

What you will need to succeed in this position:

• A degree or certificate in environmental education, outdoor education, communications, or related field, and/or equivalent professional experience
• 1 year minimum of work experience related to responsibilities (please specify your years of experience and areas of expertise)
• Demonstrated excellent writing, storytelling, conversational, and communication skills (written, verbal, presentations)
• Ability to research, analyze and summarize information from surveys and interviews
• Willingness and ability to go above and beyond to identify and create new opportunities for grants, funding, and partnerships
• Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong typing, computer and analytical skills including using Word, Excel, and other platforms
• Solid understanding of and commitment to outdoor and environmental learning
• Experience with a non-profit organization with general understanding of NGO operations and commitment to serving others

Other assets or qualifications that would be helpful include:

• Experience conducting interviews and collecting data that can help support program planning
• Experience and interest in conducting outreach
• Experience delivering grant-based programs including budgeting and reporting
• Working knowledge of French a strong asset

Take Me Outside is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to no later than May 20, 2021.

Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.

Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process; please let us know any specific requests at

Company: Take Me Outside

Expected salary: $24 per hour

Location: Canada

Job date: Sat, 15 May 2021 01:53:40 GMT