Bee Ambassador

Are you a youth (19-30) who…

• Self-identifies as Black and/or Indigenous?
• Is located in or near Brampton, ON?
• Has a passion for delivering culturally responsive and intersectional environmental education AND working with children?
• Is looking for flexible/supplemental work?

Then we would love to connect!  Please send your resume and/or questions to [email protected]

Introduction:

We are working closely with an elementary school in Brampton, ON who has identified a desire for intersectional pollinator education delivered by folks whom their students can identify with. This project has grown out of our understanding that:

• Students deserve to see environmental leaders, local advocates, and role models who look like them.
• Youth deserve to have a meaningful relationship with nature.
• Equity-deserving communities contribute the least to the climate crisis yet experience the greatest impacts.
• Equity-deserving communities have been systemically and socially excluded from the environmental sector.

Job Purpose:

• To provide the space and capacity for two environmental educators from equity-deserving communities to contribute to climate justice work on their own terms, serve as role models, and engage directly with youth.
• To empower students with the tools, knowledge, and safe space needed to develop a love for and relationship with Mother Nature and to understand that everything is connected.

The Position:

Job Title: Bee Ambassador

Number of Positions Available: 2

Contract Duration: February 15th – June 30th, 2025

Time Commitment: about 5 hours per week

• 20 hours of training & program development
• 10 in school visits (about 4 hours per visit)

Compensation: $25 per hour

Mentorship Opportunity: offered by Mary Anne (our Indigenous Advisor) and a leader from the Black Environmental Initiative (tbd).

Background & Experience:

There are no absolute prerequisites for this position. We encourage everyone who thinks they may be a good fit to apply! Preference, however, will be given to candidates who have:

• An educational background in environmental sciences (non-mainstream forms of education are welcomed!)
• 2+ experience working with groups of 15+ youth aged 6-12

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Program development

• Create 10 lesson plans on the topic of pollinators which centers cultural teachings, perspectives, and understandings from your own background.
• Activities may include: story times, art projects, songs, dance, planting seeds, science experiments, outdoor observations, games, and more!
• Skills required: teamwork, creativity, time management, organization, strong cultural connections, tech literacy (Gmail, PowerPoint, etc.), communication, and the ability to take initiative.

Program delivery

• The 10 lesson plans will be delivered at the same elementary school in Brampton by the two Bee Ambassadors with the support of the classroom teacher.
• Skills required: class management, time management, public speaking, problem solving, adaptability, patience, and communication.
• Transportation: Bee Ambassadors must be able to transport themselves to and from the elementary school via car or public transport. If this is a barrier for you but you are a perfect fit otherwise, we can explore possible transport arrangements!