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Job Description:
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Royal Botanical Gardens is the largest botanical garden in Canada and one of the largest in the world. With over 2,700 acres of cultivated gardens and nature preserves, it is also one of the biggest urban nature sanctuaries and marshland restoration sites in North America. With its extraordinary land holdings, breathtaking landscapes, biodiversity, collections, facilities, educational and conservation programs, RBG is a top-rated regional tourist attraction and a global leader in its sector.
35 hours/week
Contract Duration: September 16, 2019 to March 31, 2020
Position Description:
We are searching for an enthusiastic and dynamic communicator who is passionate about sharing nature, horticulture, and environmental sustainability content with others through the use of engaging interpretive educational programming. This Intern will work with our Interpretation Officer, Head of Education, and RBG colleagues to support the development and delivery of interpretive programs for special events, projects and exhibits including: Nature Tales, The Great Pumpkin Trail, Holiday Traditions, Heritage and Heroes project, and Wildlife Rescue exhibit.
Responsibilities:
Use knowledge of natural history, sustainable environmental practices, biological diversity, local history, and horticulture to assist with development of engaging interpretive programs for a wide range of audiences
Assist with developing program plans, sourcing materials, props, and costumes
Assist with developing and delivering training for staff and volunteers
Assist with development of small exhibits/displays
Interpretive program delivery
Draft event and exhibit programming reports
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Recent university or college graduate in natural science/biology/botany, environmental science, education, museum studies, horticulture, or related field
A passion for the natural world and an enthusiasm for connecting people with nature
Good working knowledge of botany and/or local plants and wildlife
Exceptional English oral and written communication skills and ability to apply them to developing engaging interpretive programs for general audiences
Interpretation/public speaking/presentation/programming experience
Commitment to service excellence; experience in an environment dedicated to customer service
Highly organized self-starter with strong attention to detail who can work well independently and in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment while balancing multiple priorities
Ability to work effectively in a MS Office Environment
Possess valid First Aid certification and valid driver’s license
Ability to work outdoors in gardens and on trails of varying terrain in all seasons
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required with compensatory time off in lieu
A satisfactory Police Check will be required of the successful candidates, at their expense
Candidates must meet Young Canada Works grant requirements including:
Be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory
Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment period
Be a recent post-secondary graduate (within 24 months of start date)
Not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed through the internship
Be an unemployed or underemployed college or university graduate, i.e. not employed full-time
Not have previously participated in or been paid under the CMA Internship program, or any other Career Focus program funded under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy
Assets:
Experience in interpretive and/or educational program development
Formal certification and/or training in interpretation
Personal transportation
Fluency in French
Candidates are invited to apply online at www.rbg.ca/careers by August 20, 2019. Please submit your cover letter and resume as one pdf file saved using the naming convention of your first then last name and position title (Jane Smith Interpretation Intern.pdf). Interviews will take place between August 21 and 27.
RBG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
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