[Sust-mar] Sustainable Transportation Coordinator needed at Clean Nova Scotia

[Gina Patterson]

Title: Sustainable Transportation Project Coordinator

Contract: May 1st, 2009 - March 31st, 2011

Salary: $30,000 - $32,000 per annum

Vacation: 2 weeks 

Benefits: Available after first year

Position: 35 hours/week 

 

Brief Position Description

Clean Nova Scotia is currently seeking a Project Coordinator for a
multi-year contract for a Sustainable Transportation Plan for Dalhousie
University and the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. The main goals of
the project are to 1)reduce the number of single-occupancy car trips by
students and staff; and 2)increase the number of trips using sustainable
transportation methods such as carpooling, transit, cycling, walking,
and telecommuting. 

 

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and outgoing individual with
excellent public outreach and motivational skills. Clean Nova Scotia's
workplace is dynamic, fast-paced, exciting, fun, and supportive. The
position will have the support and assistance of the other
transportation and climate change programs at Clean Nova Scotia.

 

Responsibilities:

*         Research, data collection and evaluation

*         Build and maintain relevant partnerships

*         Consultations with students and staff and other stakeholders
to establish the obstacles and motivators to sustainable transportation
in the various campuses

*         Conduct small scale pilot projects to test new approaches

*         Develop and deliver/coordinate strategies (eg. activities,
materials, presentations etc) for staff and students to enable a shift
to sustainable modes of transportation

*         Engage and motivate the target audiences to adopt sustainable
modes of transportation

 

Skill Set: 

*         Minimum of one year of experience conducting public outreach

*         Experience conducting public consultations

*         Background in sustainable transportation

*         Familiarity with community based social marketing

*         Degree in public relations, communications, or related field
and/or equivalent experience

*         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (including
public speaking)

*         Excellent organizational skills 

*         Ability to multi-task and prioritize

*         Strong time management skills

*         Proven ability to meet deliverables and deadlines

*         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

*         A valid driver's license and willingness to travel around Nova
Scotia is required

 

To apply please submit your resume by to: 

Gina Patterson, Transportation Programs Coordinator, 

Clean Nova Scotia, 126 Portland Street, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1H8

patterson at clean.ns.ca, Fax: 424-5334, 902-420-8802

 

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