Board Opportunity

BOARD OPPORTUNITY - North Coast Ecology Centre Society

The North Coast Ecology Centre Society is looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual

to join our board! Be part of this exciting venture in Prince Rupert!

Position: Board Member (Member at Large)

Type: Board of Directors position / unpaid

Number of positions available: 1

Location: British Columbia, Canada (preference for locals in Prince Rupert or the greater

Northwest, but not a requirement)

The North Coast Ecology Centre Society is committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify as members of underrepresented and underserved groups.

About the North Coast Ecology Centre Society (NCECS)

The NCECS was established in 2018 with the goal of creating a permanent education centre in

Prince Rupert that highlights the region’s ecological richness. In 2023, we opened Phase 1 of

the Ecology Centre in a converted shipping container at the Lax Süülda Container Market at the

waterfront in Prince Rupert and continued with our second season in 2024. The Centre provides

education to residents and visitors alike through engaging exhibits and programs on terrestrial

and marine species, habitats and conservation. In 2025 we ran our first series of EcoCamps for

school ages children to great success! Outside of the centre, the society hosts educational

special events and programs. This has included a microplastic study, the Coastal Conversations

Speaker Series (2020-2024), Pop-Up Ecology Centre (2021), Live Dive School Program (2021),

and the North Coast Whale Festival (2018, 2019).

Board Member Responsibilities:

● Provide leadership to the NCECS and help to set our strategic direction

● Provide governance and ensure NCECS and its board adhere to by-laws

● Contribute actively to the planning and execution of building an Ecology Centre

● Attend and participate in monthly board meetings (may be done remotely)

● Participate in fundraising initiatives including grant writing, activities, and sponsorship

development

● Contribute actively in the planning and execution of other educational programs and

events

● Help to spread the word about our organization and our work

● Assist the organization in attracting the expertise, funding and resources needed for the

NCECS to better achieve its goals

The NCECS is particularly in need of candidates with the following skills and expertise:

● Fundraising

● Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Decolonization

● Business Planning and Development

● Governance and Charitable Law

● Marketing, Communications and Public Relations

Commitment:

● The NCECS is a working board and members are needed to participate fulsomely. This

often amounts to approximately 5-10 hours a month but may be considerably more

when large scale projects are underway.

● A two-year term commitment is requested of all Board Members.

How to Apply :

Please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role by October 31, 2025 to

info@northcoastecologycentresociety.com