Facilitator of Learning- Interior BC

JOB OPPORTUNITY

INTERIOR FACILITATOR OF LEARNING Part time (20 h/w)| $30/hour

ABOUT SIERRA CLUB BC

Sierra Club of British Columbia Foundation (Sierra Club BC) is a non-profit environmental

organization whose mission is to support people stewarding abundant ecosystems and a stable

climate, while building resilient, equitable communities. Our overarching goal is to uplift community

voices in response to the climate emergency and ecosystem collapse.

To do this, we engage with and learn from diverse communities and knowledge systems, including

communities most impacted by the ecological challenges we all face. We are committed to learning

from the governance systems of the diverse Indigenous territories where we live and work. Learn

more here. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team working to change our relationships with

forest ecosystems throughout BC.

We pay a living wage and are committed to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in both our hiring

practices and work environment. We are committed to building and maintaining a work

environment that is welcoming to people who bring diverse ways of seeing, knowing, and

communicating our work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Facilitator of Learning (‘Environmental Educator’) is passionate about inspiring young

people/students to learn different ways of seeing the environment, through the eyes of Indigenous

Knowledges, and to be in harmony with the lands and waters, and all other life forms that depend

on a healthy environment.

Based in or around the Central Okanagan (SD23), you will join the Education Team to improve and

deliver place-based education programs for K-High School co-learners (‘students’), acting as a public-

facing representative of Sierra Club BC. You may be asked to travel to other areas of the province for

this position. You will also engage in pre- and post-program email communication with school

facilitators of learning (‘teachers’) to support them to engage with SCBC educational resources and

invite a deeper relationship with the beings just outside our doors. You and your team will be

responsive to the advice and counsel of the Education Program Lead, and others. You will

collaborate most closely with the other Facilitators of Learning and Education Program Lead.

As a successful candidate you are:

● Facilitating learning from an inquiry base

● Excited to engage learners in an outdoor setting

● Respectful of a relationship with the lands & waters of the territories which we are on

● Able to engage from an intercultural lens

● Applying transformational learning into your approach

● Able to think strategically and creatively

● Organized and collaborative

● Flexible and curious

● Able to think strategically and creatively

We acknowledge the following lists are extensive and may seem like a lot. You won’t be doing it

alone, you will be connected to a great team and organization to support you. We encourage

applicants who may not have all the desired skills, knowledge and experience to still apply. We may

be able to help you grow into the role better. We commit to providing a supportive growth

environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead our K-High School programs for learners. This entails going to schools daily to teach

land-based learning programs throughout the island, but primarily in the capital regional

district.

• Improve the current program in collaboration with the Education Team to thread a

Transformational Learning approach and an Indigenous lens into the program and deliver

workshops with learners.

• Work collaboratively to create and develop educational materials and resources.

• Provide pre- and post-program support with facilitators of learning in schools (‘teachers’).

• Network, communicate and collaborate with community partners including schools, school

districts, climate action networks/groups, Indigenous leaders, and/or other non-profit

organizations.

• Facilitate education program delivery in-person and online (webinars).

• Assist with monthly online educational material development.

• Adhere to organizational policies and practices (e.g. submitting expense forms).

• Support facilitation of learning happening internally at Sierra Club BC.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Energetic and self-starter, who can convey optimism and inspire action while acknowledging

challenging realities of intersectional environmental crises.

• Experience with education-related work with K-High school learners.

• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with younger learners and

adults.

• Experienced in engaging and developing educational materials and curriculum (BC

Curriculum knowledge is an asset).

• Awareness of and curiosity about environmental issues, climate science, sustainability and

social justice.

• Direct experience with and/or education of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews.

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with members of the public about

environmental issues.

• Able to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), video conference calls (Zoom,

Google meet) and Google Classrooms are assets.

• Access to a vehicle/transportation is considered an asset.

• Experience working with young learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds and

communities, for whom English may not be their only language (ability to explain content in

multiple ways).

COMPENSATION

• This is a contract position starting September 2025 and ending December 2025. There is a

possibility of renewing the contract.

• This is a three days per week (20 hours) position, with a starting pay rate of $30/hour, plus

8% in lieu of vacation.

• Personal and professional development opportunities are available.

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply by sending a cover letter and résumé with the words “Application for Facilitator of Learning – Interior” in the subject line to education@sierraclub.bc.ca.

• Applications received by midnight on Wednesday, July 16th, will receive priority consideration for interviews. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

• No phone calls please. Only those candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. We thank you for your time in applying to Sierra Club BC for this role. mailto:education@sierraclub.bc.ca

Please send your resume and cover letter to education@sierraclub.bc.ca