Humane Education Assistant - Temporary Full Time

Humane Education Assistant - Temporary Full Time

35 hours per week, 8 week term

CHS education programs are a place where kids connect with animals. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for children to interact and learn about the animals that share our world.  Through our camps, clubs, presentations, birthday parties, tours and more, children will have enriching experiences filled with fun activities, some hands-on animal encounters, and lots of crafts. As they have fun, participants learn respect, compassion, and how to provide a lifetime of care for companion animals.

The Educational Assistant will play a pivotal role in assisting with running our summer camp programs, as well as assisting with admin work. The right candidate will be able to represent the Calgary Humane Society while potentially running off-site presentations at community centers/libraries, they will also be competent at running on-site activities such as camps, clubs, tours and birthday parties. Reporting to the Manager of Humane Education and assisting the Education Facilitators and Camp Counsellors, the Educational Assistant will be responsible for the following:

Duties:

• Prepare and conduct Humane Education activities and presentations teaching children and youth about the interconnectedness of animals, people, and our environment
• Be a camp ‘floater’ and ‘runner’ as necessary
• Cover Camp Counsellor absences
• Assist with preparing and hosting, presentations on and off site
• Safely facilitate groups of one to thirty children, youth and/or adults through shelter tours, camps, presentations, birthday parties, and other educational programming at CHS
• Coordinate animal guests and visits with presentations while maintaining the safety of all guests
• Assist with responding to humane education inquiries and bookings and other administration duties as necessary 
• Help develop and maintain program materials (presentations, activity sheets, hand-outs, etc.)
• Provide support and coverage for youth programs including tours, birthdays, and camps
• Provide department support such as attending events, tours, animal handling, etc.
• Teach and model positive animal interactions, responsible pet ownership and respect for all living things
• Assist with overall organization and cleaning 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Summer Job Requirements: 

Calgary Humane Society summer jobs are subsidized through the Canada Summer Jobs program which offers wage subsidies to support employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years.

To be eligible for this position under the Canada Summer Jobs Program, candidates must meet the position requirements as well as be:

• between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• International students are not eligible.

Position Requirements: 

• Minimum high school diploma
• Previous experience working with children
• Ability to commit to the full duration of the term of the position
• Ability to maintain strong rapport with all age levels
• Genuine interest in the education of young people
• Genuine concern for the welfare of animals, people, and the environment
• Flexibility of working hours and shifts outside of normal business hours including weekends, occasional evenings, and overtime
• Demonstrated resiliency and ability to maintain positive and professional in a fast-paced environment 
• Genuine interest in the welfare of animals and people and values congruent with the organization
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Dependable, reliable, and dedicated to completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines while also demonstrating adaptability to changing priorities and work assignments
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Successful candidate will be required to complete a police information check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS
• Physically capable of, and comfortable handling a variety of species including but not limited to cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and small critters

Hourly Rate:

• $17.00 + 6% Vacation Pay 

Perks & Benefits:  

• Casual dress code
• Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees
• The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people and animals

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