The Students on Ice (SOI) Foundation is an award-winning organization that has led more than 30 expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic.
Experiential education in the Polar Regions is SOI’s core program and key to bridging cultures and learning first-hand about climate change, ocean conservation, reconciliation and other pressing topics. Beyond expedition, the SOI Foundation connects people, organizations, and funding around ideas, initiatives and programs related to sustainability.
This year, the Students on Ice is looking to hire locally in Nain or Makkovik.
The position of E2C Local Coordinator is a 9 month paid part-time contract starting July 1, 2019 with the possibility for extension.
The position is community based, and would require the coordinator’s participation on the 2019 Arctic expedition, beginning with a few days of training in Ottawa, Ontario.
The qualifications include:
• 3 to 5 years relevant work and/or volunteer experience;
• Experience working with youth Nain OR Makkovik;
• Project management skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize, coordinate, delegate, and meet deadlines on multiple assignments;
• Computer literate and willingness to learn
Based off a 15 hours/week and depending on experience, the salary range is $36-$43/hr for 39 weeks.
To apply for this exciting position with a great organization, please email your resume and cover letter to Kelsey Catherine at kelsey@studentsonice.com by no later than May 27, 2019 at 5pm.
So, check out this job posting, and feel free to email Kelsey Catherine if you have any questions.