Salary: $44,000.00 - $49,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Aug 16, 2026
Employment Type Full time, 1-year contract (with possibility of becoming permanent, dependent on funding). 30 hours per week, Monday - Thursday from September – mid June, 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday from mid-June – August. Occasional evenings/weekends required as needed.
Location Position is located at both the Environmental Learning Centre (13931 Woodpath Road SW, Calgary AB) and the Cookhouse (15975 Bow Bottom Trail SE, Calgary AB). The Coordinator will spend 3-5 days a week at the ELC and the remaining days at the Cookhouse, depending on the program schedule. 1 day a week work from home opportunity may be an option.
Benefits 12 vacation days per year, option to join the group extended health benefits program following successful completion of probation period
The Opportunity The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society (“the Friends”) is searching for an Education and Outreach Coordinator to join our staff team! Reporting to the Executive Director and under the supervision of the Alberta Parks Environmental Education Coordinator, the Education and Outreach Coordinator will be primarily responsible for coordinating and delivering the Friends’ award-winning Learning Naturally program. In addition, the Education and Outreach Coordinator will coordinate and oversee the summer day camp program, and work with partner organizations/Alberta Parks to deliver free educational programming within Fish Creek Provincial Park.
About the Friends The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society was established in 1992 and incorporated as a charitable organization in 1993. Located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, the Friends promotes positive outcomes for one of Canada’s largest urban parks by focusing primarily on resource management, research, and community development. We maximize environmental and social benefits by designing opportunities to improve quality of life and empower people to conserve a truly unique naturalized area. Fish Creek Provincial Park is bordered by seven constituencies encompassing over 350,000 Calgarians and is visited by an estimated 3 million people annually. Our vision:



A sustainable Fish Creek Provincial Park that improves the quality of life for present and future generations. Our mission: To engage the community through activities and awareness to conserve a truly unique naturalized urban park.
Key Responsibilities ADMINISTRATION Respond to inquiries received through their email, phone, and Learning Naturally inbox
Manage Learning Naturally program bookings and schedule (up to 100 programs per year), including contacting schools, providing program resources, and following up with feedback surveys
Promptly submit bussing invoices to the Friends’ Executive Director for payment
Prepare a bi-monthly report on activities in advance of board meetings
Prepare a summary report of the Learning Naturally program in March for the Friends’ Annual Report
Prepare an annual report of the Learning Naturally program at the end of the school year
Liaise with partners and schedule free educational programs occasionally throughout the year
Manage registration for and oversee summer day camps
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Collaborate with the Friends’ Executive Director and Alberta Parks to identify and engage potential partner organizations interested in co-developing no-cost educational programs in Fish Creek Provincial Park
Engage with existing partners and stakeholders, including Alberta Parks, to better understand and identify priority areas of need for free education programs
Recruit and train volunteers to help with education program delivery
DATA MANAGEMENT Keep track of monthly statistics and survey responses for Learning Naturally program
Record and analyze relevant statistics during new program development and delivery, including surveys of partners, volunteers, and participants, along with attendance numbers
Collect other data as needed by relevant funding agencies and prepare necessary grant reports (with Executive Director)




EDUCATION Lead all Teacher Orientations for the Learning Naturally programs in Cooperation with Alberta Parks staff
Facilitate up to 90 Learning Naturally (programs developed by Alberta Parks) program days per year (up to 60 children per day), including setting up equipment, greeting students, leading program and activity orientations for students and adults, assist teachers and volunteers with program materials and provide expert advice and guidance as needed
Work with Visitor Experiences Coordinator to refine current public educational resources and tours
Potential opportunity to work with Communications Coordinator to refine public educational messaging, including developing content for signage (additional work days, grant dependent)
Other duties as required or assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Education, Science Communications, or other related field
At least 2 years’ experience in developing, delivering and evaluating outdoor education programming
Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience leading groups in an outdoor setting
Solid group management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as needed
Excellent time management, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
Outgoing individual, comfortable in communicating and interacting with people of all ages
Passionate about providing outdoor education to a wide variety of audiences
Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle, as you will be working in various parts of Fish Creek Provincial Park
If hired, you will be required to obtain a Police Information check with Vulnerable Sector Check
ASSETS Working knowledge of a second language (other than English)
General knowledge of Fish Creek Provincial Park
Understanding of Alberta native plants and/or wildlife
Experience working with new Canadians, low-income families, and/or indigenous youth
For more information about the Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society, please visit our website at www.friendsoffishcreek.org

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📌 Education and Outreach Coordinator (Alberta)
🏢 Interpretation Canada
📍 Alberta