Lauren Knowles Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Supports the delivery of CWF’s experiential education program by providing logistical and administrative support. This includes coordinating program data, maintaining participant records, providing logistical support for events, executing financial processes, and fielding inquiries from the general public. The position also helps develop and curate.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Support recruitment procedures for new and exiting employees, including posting vacancies, screening applications, scheduling interviews, contacting references, sending offer packages, coordinating new hire paperwork.
• Coordinated full-cycle recruitment procedures for 20+ vacancies
• Received authority to independently deliver orientation and onboarding to new hires within 3 weeks in the role

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Manage volunteer recruitment, screening, and onboarding for national education programming, and provide resources and support to staff for working with volunteers.Key achievements:
• Grew the national volunteer base by 47%
• Coordinated campaigns for National Volunteer Week and International Volunteer Day, including social media content, email blasts, and inspiration for local recognition celebrations
• Facilitated 3 training sessions for 40 staff on the topic of working with volunteers
• Initiated the standardization of the volunteer application process by revising and documenting policies and procedures, and creating role descriptions

• Coordinated public outreach related to light pollution and dark skies, and managed operations for the Dark-Sky Sites program.Key achievements:
• Engaged 27 Dark-Sky Sites across 9 provinces through communications and relationship-building
• Coordinated a pilot program for an educational resource to 20 Dark-Sky Sites
• Boosted social media followers by 200+ over 2 months by developing engaging content, including videos, photos, and stories
• Oversaw the creation of 3 new Dark-Sky Sites

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Developed educational activities to engage urban families in nature and conservation.Key achievements:
• Designed 20+ educational resources to engage families and children, including activities, lesson plans, and a video
• Coordinated a team to improve engagement on the organization’s Pinterest page, including designing graphics and a detailed 12-month content calendar
• Received recognition for design skills and video creation

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Facilitated programs on a daily basis and during events to engage children, youth, and adults in hands-on, inquiry-based learning activities.Key achievements:
• Engaged 100+ visitors on a daily basis with science and storytelling
• Trained and mentored 5 new employees
• Developed training materials for the Arctic Voices exhibit

Jasper, Alberta

• Developed and delivered outdoor and classroom programming to children aged 6-18 at the Palisades Stewardship Education Centre.Key achievements:
• Independently updated 3 educational programs to improve quality, organization, and engagement
• Engaged 60+ groups in stewardship and environmental learning
• Managed schedules for 20 different educational programs and adapted activities to ensure timely and smooth operations on a daily basis

Calgary, Alberta

Delivered client services and supported day-to-day operations of the yoga studio, including greeting and signing in clients, preparing practice rooms, organizing displays, performing light cleaning duties, and responding to enquiries and concerns.

• Supervised daily operations at the Conservation Area and engaged visitors with exceptional customer service.Key achievements:
• Oversaw 3 public events
• Supervised a daily staff team of 5, including rental and snack shop operations, and opening/closing procedures
• Delivered educational programs and interpretive presentations to the public during Maple Madness
• Coordinated daily schedules, inventory, and sales reports

Algonquin Highlands, ON

• Delivered outdoor adventure and skills-based programming to student groups aged 10+ in fall and winter seasons.
• Facilitated a wide range of outdoor activities, including fire-building, high ropes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, rappelling, quinzhee-building, team initiatives, and games
• Created a meaningful experience for each group by adjusting programs to meet their needs and creating a safe and positive learning environment
• Performed site maintenance

Camp Pine Crest, Torrance, Ontario

• Delivered outdoor adventure and skill-building activities to student groups aged 10+ at YMCA Camp Pine Crest.
• Facilitated a wide range of activities, including archery, high ropes, low ropes, team building, night hikes, campfires, drumming, canoeing, kayaking, and natural arts and crafts
• Prioritized safety and mitigated hazards during activities
• Provided program support for other staff and contributed to site maintenance

Gananoque, Ontario

• Planned and delivered eight weeks of Nature Camp for children aged 4-11.
• Independently planned and facilitated two weeks of Nature Camp programming, and worked as part of a team to deliver another six weeks
• Facilitated a variety of engaging activities including crafts, hikes, and games
• Prioritized safety and created a safe and fun learning environment

Belleville, Ontario

• Delivered a nature-themed summer day camp and facilitated stewardship and outreach initiatives.
• Implemented stewardship and management actions on Quinte Conservation properties, including invasive species removal and trail maintenance
• Planned and executed 6 Family Nature Day events
• Delivered educational programs on water conservation, invasive species, species at risk, and at-home actions
• Planned and delivered 5 weeks of Conservation Camp for ages 5-14, including games, crafts, nature walks, free play, nature-based activities, and guest presentations

Peterborough, Ontario

Managed and updated the database for the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund project, including assisting with the completion of the Stewardship Portfolio Solution and automation of the application process for the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund.

Certificate, Volunteer Management

Diploma, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: WLUSU EcoHawks