Conservation Community Engagement Specialist

Shape whooping crane conservation through community engagement, Indigenous relationship building, and co-design while working remotely in the Northwest Territories.

The Wilder Institute seeks a permanent full-time Conservation and Community Engagement Specialist for the South Slave region. You will support inclusive conservation alongside the Conservation Program Manager and internal teams. Your work includes outreach, education, communications advice, and knowledge sharing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop engagement and co-design plans for future conservation actions
• Support relationships with Indigenous Governments in the South Slave region
• Coordinate outreach and education events in relevant communities
• Advise on accessible educational and communications materials
• Manage stories, knowledge, images, and engagement data ethically

Requirements:

• Professional experience in conservation, environmental management, or community engagement
• Experience collaborating with Indigenous governments, communities, or organizations
• Experience communicating conservation topics to varied audiences
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Indigenous data sovereignty principles, including OCAP, is an asset

Bring conservation knowledge, respectful engagement, and relationship-building skills to advance whooping crane recovery with local communities.