Mobile Program Coordinator 

 

Job Description – Clean Leadership 2026 Program 

Job title: Mobile Program Coordinator  

Reports to: Executive Director 

Job location: 140 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth 

Wage: $18.00 / hour

Hours: 35 hours per week (15-week internship) 

Start Date: Expected May 11, 2026 

 

Employment Hiring 

Clean is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes applications from qualified self-identifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, Racialized Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on our registration form. 

About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program 

The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects.  

Program Requirements 

• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;  

• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship; 

• From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship; 

• Must not be an immediate family member of host employer; 

About the host employer 

The Back to the Sea Centre is a charity that sparks curiosity for local marine life and inspires people to protect our ocean. We are a small-scale marine interpretive centre located in Dartmouth (Punamu’kwati’jk), guided by a collect-hold-and-release philosophy. We are looking for an enthusiastic, curious, and knowledgeable individual with a strong interest in ocean conservation to join our team and help move our mission forward. 

Summary of position  

The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be Back to the Sea Centre. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of Back to the Sea’s travelling touch tank programs. This role includes coordinating program bookings and logistics, including communicating with event organizers (schools, camps, and community groups), planning timelines for each program day, determining staffing needs, and ensuring all required materials, animals, and equipment are prepared for travel and set-up. The successful candidate needs to have have previous experience leading programs for children (for example day camps, coaching a team, etc.) and knowledge of local intertidal species. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Mobile Program Coordination 

• Coordinate bookings for portable touch tank programs, including responding to inquiries and confirming dates, locations, audience details, and program requirements 

• Maintain clear and professional email communication with clients and partners from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up 

• Plan outreach schedules and timelines for program days, including travel time, set-up/tear-down, and program delivery duration 

• Coordinate staffing needs for mobile programs in collaboration with the Executive Director and team 

• Prepare and organize mobile program materials, equipment, signage, and supplies to ensure successful program delivery 

• Support animal and exhibit preparation for travel, ensuring safe transport practices and adherence to animal care protocols 

• Assist with outreach event logistics on-site, including set-up, crowd flow, and ensuring a safe and engaging participant experience 

• Work with Program Assistant and Executive Director to track and update mobile program booking details, payments, program notes, and internal schedules to support smooth operations and team communication 

• Science Communication 

• Deliver scientific interpretive programs for a wide range of audiences at the Back to the Sea Centre, including the general public, youth groups and persons with disabilities 

• Welcome visitors, provide necessary information and maintain a high level of guest satisfaction through energetic interactions 

• Lead and participate in the evaluation and improvement of group programs (e.g. day cares and day camps) 

• Communicate animal handling protocols to guests  

• Attend and deliver high quality science interpretation at portable touch tank events 

General Duties 

• Maintain appearance of building, information panels, hand-washing station, props and materials
 

• Perform duties associated with opening and closing the Back to the Sea Centre 

• Assist with the admissions process and gift shop sales 

• Contribute to social media posts when necessary 

• Act as a Back to the Sea ambassador and help at our Centre’s fundraising events  

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment; 

• Be able to work productively as part of a team while responding to feedback; 

• Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset; 

• Minimum one year of education in sciences (biology, environmental science, marine biology, oceanography), aquaculture, fisheries and oceans management, veterinary or similar preferred 

• Creative, assertive, flexible and proactive in problem solving 

• At least one season of interpreter/informal educator experience (e.g. camp councillor, museum interpreter, coach for children’s sports) 

• Knowledge of local intertidal and subtidal Atlantic marine life 

• Excellent organization skills 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills needed to converse with visitors and other organizations, however English does not need to be your first language 

• The following are considered assets: 

• Spoken French 

• Standard First Aid training 

• Experience coordinating program bookings 

• Will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check 

Working Conditions 
This position will require a mix of working from home and working on-site. Our team makes use of the Google suite (Chat, Meetings, and Drive) to ensure an organized and positive online working environment. Back to the Sea abides by a “Fun yet Professional” work culture and we love to celebrate wins! Candidate must be available to work weekends, holidays and occasional evenings. While the schedule may vary, you can expect a Wednesday to Sunday schedule, with one weekend off per month (more will be given if possible).  

Physical Requirements 
This position requires standing for extended periods, having your hands in cold salt water on a daily basis and involves the lifting of heavy equipemtn, coolers and water buckets. It may also require walking along coastlines that may be somewhat rugged. The Back to the Sea Centre is wheelchair accessible. Should the chosen candidate have any disability that makes the standard nature of this position not possible, we will work with them to ensure that this position is accessible to them. Candidate must be comfortable handling live marine animals and capable of having their hands submerged in water containing shellfish.