Sustainability Program Coordinator

In this full-time, 8-week contract role, the Sustainability Program Coordinator will focus on engaging communities, hosting vibrant events, and providing training to support park volunteers who are passionate about building inclusive and thriving public parks.

Park People works to advance city parks as essential spaces to connect people to each other and the rest of nature. 

The position has been filled.

Eligibility Criteria:

Canada Summer Jobs funds this position. To be eligible to apply for this position, candidates must: 

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age;
• Be able to commit to the full term of employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.

As a Sustainability Program Coordinator, you will:

• Assist in coordinating and delivering Park People programs, workshops, outdoor gatherings, and community events for equity-deserving groups, both in-person and virtually

• Support outreach efforts, including recruiting champions and volunteers for events
• Assist in delivering training programs to empower community champions with the skills and knowledge to lead park-based initiatives.

• Build and maintain relationships with community members, fostering long-term engagement and collaboration.
• Provide administrative support, including tracking and evaluating summer park programs
• Actively participate in organization-wide activities, training, and meetings to stay aligned with Park People’s mission and values.

The skills and experience you bring to the role include:

• Experience with event coordination, planning, and supporting in-person and virtual gatherings that are tailored to community needs
• Able to engage with community members and partners through clear and impactful messaging; excellent verbal/written communication in English.  Proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
• Knowledge or experience in intercultural and intergenerational settings, ideally  in sustainability, community work, and climate action-oriented environments
• Digital skills: ability to leverage technology for outreach, planning, and content creation
• Self-motivated and able to work independently towards project deadlines
• Understanding of anti-oppression and equity principles and practices
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to changing needs.
• Drivers License and access to a vehicle is an asset

Location: This position requires residence in the Metro Vancouver Area. It is a hybrid role with in-person events and meetings.  

Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexible working hours required, some evenings and/or weekends.

Hourly Rate:  $27/hr

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

Anticipated Start Date:  June 23, 2025

Park People is a great place to work:

• We have an amazing work culture with smart, engaged colleagues who want to learn and improve while having fun.
• We work with colleagues across the country and have a strong culture of collaboration that supports a hybrid in-person and remote workplace.
• We value flexibility and work-life balance for our team members and offer flexible work hours.
• We provide you the chance to lead change and have an impact in communities across Canada.

Please send your resume and cover letter in one electronic file to hr@parkpeople.ca. We are thankful for all applications. We will only contact candidates invited for an interview. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at hr@parkpeople.ca to provide your contact information.