NSWA is Hiring!

Employment Opportunity: Community Outreach Coordinator

Opportunity: Community Outreach Coordinator

May to August 2025

Deadline: April 27, 2025. View the job posting file here.

The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) is a non-profit organization based in Edmonton that works collaboratively toward watershed health in the North Saskatchewan River basin in Alberta.

The NSWA seeks enthusiastic post-secondary students or graduates, interested in watershed-related environmental issues, who work well independently and as part of a team. We are looking for team members to bring watershed information to people who live, work, and play in the North Saskatchewan River basin in Alberta.

Number of positions available: Up to 2

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Responsibilities:

  • Help plan, coordinate, and attend outreach/education summer events in the North Saskatchewan River watershed to increase awareness about the role NSWA plays in watershed management, and to educate people about the importance of watershed health. 
  • Coordinate urban community league engagement and organize presentations and programming.
  • Help develop educational and promotional materials for watershed knowledge sharing.
  • Write material for NSWA’s social media and website related to watershed knowledge.
  • Field work is involved including assisting the Alberta Lake Management Society with lake sampling at several lakes.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Post-secondary students or graduates (age 18-30) in environmental studies/biological science or a related field.
  • Knowledge of environmental management and watershed-related issues.
  • Experience with educational activities and public engagement considered an asset.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficient with MS Office applications.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and social media platforms considered an asset.
  • Must have a vehicle for transportation and a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel throughout the watershed.
  • Must have a flexible schedule as some evening and weekend work may be required.
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada (international students are not eligible).

Salary

  • Salary $19 -$21/hour depending on experience, at 37.5 hours/week

Please send a resume with cover letter as one pdf file titled “Your Name_OutreachCoordinator to apply@nswa.ab.ca  by April 27th, 11:59 PM.

NSWA thanks all applicants for their interest. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.