We’re excited to offer one position for the 2026 season! Applicants who meet the listed requirements can explore the details of our Program Coordinator role below.

Program Coordinator

Duration: May 4 – August 24, 2026; Start date is flexible
Locations: Communities across Nova Scotia and one in New Brunswick
Pay: $21/hour, totalling $11,100
How to Apply: Please Submit your CV, a cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to info@terranautclub.com by Monday, April 6th at midnight Atlantic
Contact: Interim Director Hunter Hogan at info@terranautclub.com

Role Description

The Program Coordinator is an essential role to Terranaut Club, generally encompassing program administration (~60%; communications, development, coordination) and program delivery (~40%; leading or supporting programs and activities). The Program Coordinator is the primary administrator that manages the development and coordination of day-long field trips and overnight programs during our summer season (June – August), falling under the purview of the Interim Director and Director of Operations & Development, and working alongside our Program Lead and Program Assistants.

The ideal candidate will be:

Passionate about advancing our mission of encouraging girls+ to pursue STEM careers and become environmental leaders in their own communities;
Interested/experienced in STEM and environmental education;
Interested/experienced in working with children and youth;
Organized and a strong written and verbal communicator;
A team player who knows when to take the lead and when to step back;
An adaptable individual who can calmly navigate high-stress situations.

Organization Summary

Terranaut Club is a Nova Scotia-based charitable organization that specializes in science and nature exploration for girls+ (girls and gender diverse youth) ages 9-18. Our mission is to encourage girls+ to pursue STEM careers and become environmental leaders in their own communities, and we accomplish this through hands-on and immersive programming.

We offer in-person programs including wildlife conservation and marine biology summer programs, data science and coding workshops, day-long field trips, as well as online women in STEM guest speakers. Our programs are offered at three age ranges and encourage long-term involvement in Terranaut Club: Junior (ages 9-12), Intermediate (ages 12-15), and Advanced (ages 15-18). We promote accessibility in STEM by offering our programs at a pay-what-you-can rate, and prioritize impact by having a maximum of 15 participants at each program. Programs highlight hands-on learning and are led by women/gender diverse individuals in STEM in a primarily outdoor environment. Our in-person programs typically take place in 7 communities across Nova Scotia: Bon Portage Island, Digby, Halifax, Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site, Lunenburg, Shubenacadie, and Wolfville, and 1 community in New Brunswick: Fundy National Park. Field trips are day-long events while summer programs are 2-5 days in length and involve staying with participants in a cabin (on Bon Portage Island) or camping overnight at Provincial or National Parks. Note that mileage is reimbursed at a rate of $0.20/km for travel to/from programs, and $0.72/km for travel at programs.

Duties/Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this role vary by season, with full-time hours in the summer and more in-person commitments (July – August), and part-time hours in the spring with more remote work (May – June). Despite the variability of hours worked per week, this position is paid at the same rate bi-weekly. The duties and responsibilities include:

Training

Onboard and integrate into Terranaut Club
Update certificates (First Aid, Food Safety, Foundations of 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusivity, Working with special needs, etc.) if necessary
Participate in summer staff training, including online training, in-person training, and overnight training program

Administration

Coordinate summer program planning, marketing, bookings, nomination process and recruitment
- Assist with summer program transportation and food logistics
- Lead pre and post-program communications with parents/guardians and team members
Develop 6 summer and 4 fall day-long field trips, including connecting with collaborators, creating lesson plans and educational materials, and marketing materials
- Supervise the development and delivery of 2 day-long summer field trips by Program Assistants
General communications with parents/guardians, collaborators, fellow staff, and volunteers
Assist with social media presence (Instagram and Facebook) and outreach
Organize staff reports, program debriefs, feedback and testimonials
Organize participant information, waivers, photo release forms
Edit and manage program photos and media
Lead the creation of end-of-summer “follow-up packs”, including thank you cards, printed photos, and more, that get mailed to overnight program participants

Program Delivery

Lead 6 day-long summer field trips (June – August)
- Note that the ability to assist at 1-3 fall field trips (paid) in September – October in Wolfville and/or the HRM is considered an asset, but not essential
Assist at 5 overnight wildlife conservation and marine biology summer programs (June – August)

Education

Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training, traditional knowledge and/or experience.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should:

Be 20 – 30 years old (due to funding requirements)
Be a woman or gender diverse individual (to reflect and represent our organization’s mission and participant identities)
Be a resident of Canada
Have at least 2 years of experience working with children and/or youth
Have at least 2 years of experience as an educator
Have an interest in STEM and the environment, preferably marine biology and/or wildlife conservation
Be confident outdoors and comfortable camping

Helpful Experience

Bachelor’s degree in STEM-related field or education
STEM and/or environmental education experience
Supervisory/managerial experience
Experience working with/handling wildlife
Up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification

Conditions of Employment

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to their own vehicle;
Willingness to travel;
Willingness to work irregular/flexible hours to meet program delivery requirements, evenings and weekends when required;
Provide a clear vulnerable sector check and child abuse registry check;
Capable of field work and heavy lifting (setting up gear);

To Apply

Note that this position is only open to women or gender diverse individuals, to reflect and represent our organization’s mission and participant identities. Submit your CV, a cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to info@terranautclub.com by April 6th, 2026.

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