<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="" style="margin-left:0cm;text-indent:0cm"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt">LEAF Employment Opportunity - Toronto, Ontario</span></b></p><p class="" style="margin-left:0cm;text-indent:0cm"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt">Residential Planting Programs
Manager – Seven month contract (maternity leave)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">LEAF is a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the
urban forest. Our community-based programs seek to engage residents as active
urban forest stewards through accessible, on-the-ground programs. We are currently seeking an experienced manager
to oversee our Residential Planting Programs. This seven-month contract will
cover a maternity leave. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational
and inter-personal skills, creative problem-solving abilities, excellent
writing skills and a demonstrated passion for the urban forest. </span></p>
<p class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">The lists below outline the major tasks; however
additional tasks may be assigned as needed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Program and
partnership development (35%)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Undertake
strategic planning for the program</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Write
reports for funding partners</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Meet
with funding partners to share program results</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Provide
research and writing support for funding proposals</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Develop
partnerships with other organizations/groups</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Develop
new business opportunities</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Create
and implement yearly marketing and promotional plan </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Participate
in organizational development (strategic planning, program development)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Operations
Management (55%)</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Ensure
all deliverables are met</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Create
and implement a yearly operational plan for all activities</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Manage
all field and office operations </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Cost/benefit
analysis of program activities</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Hire,
supervise and evaluate staff</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Provide
regular support/guidance and ensure productivity of staff</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Ensure
highest quality of customer service </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Devise
and supervise systems for data collection and research</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Ensure
accuracy of client database, invoicing, inventory, etc.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Request
office volunteers and provide training and supervision as needed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Coordinate
and manage program-related interns, consultants and contractors</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Oversee
all office administration </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Ensure
adequate safety procedures are in place and followed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Supervise
underground locates process</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Oversee
content for all educational and promotional materials</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Monitor
and update website content</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Monitor
and evaluate program success</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Update
procedural manuals as needed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Education and
Outreach (10%)<u></u></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Develop
and implement marketing plans</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Promote
programs at events as needed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Speak
at workshops, talks and events as needed</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt 36pt;line-height:12pt"><br></p>
<p class=""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Qualifications</span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">University
degree in urban forestry, non-profit management, environmental studies or
related field</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Minimum four years’ experience working in the
non-profit sector in leadership positions</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Deep knowledge of and demonstrated commitment
to urban forest issues </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Experience hiring and managing staff in a team
environment</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Ability to determine priorities, adhere to
deadlines and multi-task</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Attention to detail and superior organization
skills</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated
success in relationship management</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Superior communication skills including
presenting to groups</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Excellent writing skills and experience
writing project proposals, reports, articles and blogs</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Creative problem solving skills</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Demonstrated initiative, creativity and drive
to succeed</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Experience in public outreach/education and
creative ideas for marketing community-based programs</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Proficiency with Microsoft Access is required</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;vertical-align:baseline"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Full time
position (35-40 hrs/week). Compensation
commensurate with experience. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Reports
to the Program Manager. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">Please send
resume and cover letter by Sunday, January 24 at 5:00PM to: Melissa Williams, Program
Manager, melissa[at]<a href="http://yourleaf.org">yourleaf.org</a>. Applications
will be considered as they are received. No phone calls or in-person visits please.<span style="color:rgb(0,176,240)"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Gill Sans MT',sans-serif">LEAF is an
equal opportunity employer. We regret
that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.</span></p></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>--</div><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Melissa Williams<div dir="ltr"><div>Program Manager</div><div>ISA Certified Arborist<br>LEAF - Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests<br>Artscape Wychwood Barns<br>253 - 601 Christie St.<br>Toronto, ON M6G 4C7<br><br></div><div><a href="http://www.yourleaf.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">www.yourleaf.org</a><br style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font style="color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/LOCALENHANCEMENTandAPPRECIATIONofFORESTS" style="color:rgb(255,255,255)" target="_blank"><img src="http://yourleaf.org/sites/yourleaf.org/files/social_facebook.png"></a> </font><a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/leaf" style="color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif" target="_blank"><img src="http://yourleaf.org/sites/yourleaf.org/files/social_twitter.png"></a><font color="#2a5db0"><b><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></b></font></div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://yourleaf.org/leaf-news" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">Sign up for the LEAF Newsletter!</a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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