[Sust-mar] Executive Director, p/t, Nova Scotia Environmental Network, Nova Scotia

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Position: Executive Director 

Organization: Nova Scotia Environmental Network http://www.nsen.ca

Location: Nova Scotia, Canada



POSITION:

The Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN) is seeking 

a new Executive Director.



ABOUT NSEN:

NSEN was established in 1991 and is a non-profit

organization registered provincially under the Society Act.

The network is comprised of non-governmental environmental

and health groups whose common purpose is the conservation

and enhancement of the natural environment and the pursuit

of a sustainable future for Nova Scotia. There are approximately 

60 environmental organizations in the Network.



NSEN performs a coordinating function for environmental

organizations, facilitating communication and sharing of

expertise and resources amongst groups from across the

province. NSEN also supports the work of caucuses and

working groups among our members, such as on Mining,

Environmental Education, Water, Biosolids & Wastewater, 

Law & Policy, and SENSE: Sustainability Education in 

Nova Scotia for Everyone.



NSEN also organizes events, capacity-building workshops,

annual gatherings, award ceremonies, and round tables to

support the work of our members. We have an interactive and

comprehensive website including an online calendar,

resources, and a sustainability education directory. NSEN is

a regional affiliate of the Canadian Environmental Network

(http://www.cen-rce.org) and the Executive Director reports

directly to the Board of Directors, made up of

representatives of our provincial member organizations. More

information about the NSEN's mission and vision can be found

on our web site: http://www.nsen.ca



RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

The Executive Director will be responsible for performing

the following duties:

- Implementation of NSEN's Strategic and Fundraising Plans

- Office Administration & Management

- Communication & Member Relations, Including the Biweekly Newsletter

- Fundraising & Financial Management

- Communication & Networking

- Supervision of Interns & Staff

- Organization of Annual Gathering, Round Table & Award Ceremony

- Event Planning & Project Management



QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge and passion for environmental issues in Nova Scotia

- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

- Non-profit management experience

- Experience working with volunteers

- Proficiency with office and information technologies

- Public outreach and engagement experience

- Fundraising experience

- Media relations experience

- Clean drivers license required

- General understanding of governmental structure and

environmental legislation (asset)

- Web site maintenance -- experience with HTML and PHP (asset)



SALARY

The base salary is $17.50 per hour for a 20-hour work week.

The salary and hours required are subject to increase,

contingent on securing additional funding.



APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE

Please email cover letter, references, and resume, outlining

education and experience to the NSEN Board at

gretchenf at sierraclub.ca.

Please contact Gretchen Fitzgerald, Chair of NSEN, if you

have any questions about your application or the position:

902-444-3113.



DEADLINE

The deadline for applications is Friday, April 30, 2010.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be

contacted. The start date will be June 1, 2010.

When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at 

GoodWorkCanada.ca.



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