[CANUFNET] Urban Forest Stewardship Coordinator - Contract Employment Opportunity - Oakville, ON

[Giuliana Casimirri]

Urban Forest Stewardship Coordinator - Contract Employment Opportunity

Oakvillegreen Conservation Association is a not-for-profit environmental organization with a 15-year history of protecting and enhancing nature
 and promoting a greener Oakville. Through advocacy, education and community engagement, Oakvillegreen strives to make Oakville a living city with enhanced natural diversity and healthier green spaces and to reconnect people to the natural environment in their neighbourhood and across their community to move them to action to protect, enhance and restore Oakville’s natural environment. 

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Urban Forest Stewardship Coordinator to train and support local volunteers to carry out on-the-ground stewardship activities to improve the health of trees and woodlands in their neighbourhoods. Specifically, the Coordinator will develop training programs and resources, recruit and train local volunteers, coordinate and supervise neighbourhood-level stewardship activities and conduct urban forest presentations and community outreach events throughout Oakville.  The Coordinator will be supervised by OCA’s Executive Director and will gain valuable hands-on stewardship, volunteer coordination, community outreach, and project management skills.

Overview of Position

Produce training program schedule, a training manual and resources for urban forest volunteers.
Recruit urban forest volunteers and lead volunteer training program.
Liaise with volunteers, Town of Oakville staff, and community partners to develop local stewardship teams in Oakville.
Develop urban forest stewardship plans and coordinate stewardship activities at various sites from June to September (e.g. invasive plant removal, tree planting, seed collection, workshops & forest tours).
Produce a ‘Citizen’s Guide to Caring for Your Urban Forest in Oakville’, restoration activity tip sheets, and other resources as needed.
Conduct community presentations and outreach at events and with potential partners & funders.
Maintain good field records and project stats and produce project maps, updates and vignettes for social media, funding reports and partners.
Other duties to support OCA programs and outreach activities that arise.
Qualifications

passion for Oakville environmental conservation and the urban forest
knowledge of southern Ontario plant communities and ecology
knowledge of invasive species best management practices
experience managing volunteers
experience planning restoration and stewardship activities
excellent written and oral communication skills
creative, resourceful, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Docs/Forms, social media tools
ability to perform stewardship activities in the field involving lifting, bending, digging, often in inclement weather
willingness to work evenings and weekends
experience working or volunteering with a not-for-profit organization is an asset
diploma or degree in urban forestry, environmental studies, restoration or related field is an asset
Driver’s License and access to a car is an asset
This is an 18 week contract position (28 hours per week at $14/hour) commencing on May 4, 2016 and ending September 2, 2016 (pending final funding agreement). Evenings and weekends are required.

Please send resume and cover letter by 5pm on April 15, 2016 to Giuliana Casimirri, Executive Director: ed[at]oakvillegreen.org <mailto:ed at oakvillegreen.org>.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



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Giuliana Casimirri, PhD
Executive Director, Oakvillegreen
ED at oakvillegreen.org <mailto:ED at oakvillegreen.org> | @drgiuliana <https://twitter.com/DrGiuliana>
(289) 244-6049

oakvillegreen.org <http://oakvillegreen.org/> | @oakvillegreen <https://twitter.com/Oakvillegreen> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/oakvillegreen-conservation-association>
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