[Sust-mar] Water Conservation Educ. Coordinator, f/t, Sierra Club, PEI (psyeip)

Tue Dec 21 11:45:54 EST 2010

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Water Conservation Education Coordinator

Type: full-time paid internship (PSYEIP eligibility, see below)

Organization: Sierra Club Canada - Atlantic Canada Chapter http://www.sierraclub.ca/atlantic

in cooperation with PEI Preserve Company http://www.preservecompany.com

Location: Hunter River / Charlottetown & Envrions, Prince Edward Island

The Sierra Club Canada -- Atlantic Canada Chapter is a non-profit environmental organization based out of Halifax, NS. Sierra Club Canada is a member-based organization that empowers people to protect, restore, and enjoy a healthy and safe planet.

Our focus is on five overriding threats: loss of animal and plant species; deterioration of the planet's oceans and atmosphere; the ever-growing presence of toxic chemicals in all living things; destruction of our remaining wilderness; and spiralling population growth and over consumption.

Since 2003, the Atlantic Canada Chapter has been delivering environmental education programs to elementary and high school students throughout the Atlantic Provinces. The programs are all hands-on, interactive and action-based!

Our Water Wizards program has specific goals to educate students from Grades 1-6 on the care and use of our water resources. The special characteristics of water and its role in sustaining life on the planet are examined. Students investigate what people in their community know and think about water, and how they use it. The water cycle, pollution and everyday consumption form the backbone of the curriculum. By focusing on ecological processes, students are inspired to take an active role in caring about their community. The "Water Wizards" project contributes to watershed protection by giving elementary school students the necessary skills and knowledge to become watershed caretakers in their schools, homes and communities. The incumbent would lead this programming in elementary schools in central PEI (Charlottetown & envrions).

The incumbent will also be required to work on more general water policy initiatives and public educatio , including the promotion of our Action H20 campaign. The goal of ActionH20 is to reduce Canadians' municipal water use. By mobilising grassroots groups working on water issues across the country, the program promotes new conservation and efficiency-based approaches to water management that are adopted by local governments. The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and developing sustainable water policy for Prince Edward Island, and establishing stakeholder committees to help with this work. They will be an advocate for the Action H20 program throughout PEI.

Our partner, the PEI preserve company loves good tasting food, good caring people and Prince Edward Island. They have made it their mission to:

* produce or purvey good tasting food; making sure that the highest quality farm gate produce is used

* work with others in promoting the use of the Golden Rule as our guide in dealing with each other in the workplace and the marketplace

* make sure that people have the best experience while visiting or thinking of visiting this little piece of heaven on Earth... called Prince Edward Island.

Their motto is Everything in Good Taste, and has been as much a part of their guiding principle since 1985 as the Golden Rule. It is because of their strong corporate citizenship values that they have partnered with Sierra Club Atlantic to offer educational opportunities to the students of Prince Edward Island.

Requirements/Qualifications:

- University degree or relevant experience in a field such as Biology, Education, Recreation, Environmental Studies/Science, Public Policy

- Strong knowledge of water policy

- Experience in environmental education working directly with children and youth

- Familiarity with project budgeting and reporting

- Strong organizational, management, and supervision skills

- Strong fundraising experience

- Strong communication skills

- Highly independent worker

- Experience with non-profit organizations

- Valid driver's license

- Familiarity with water policy in Prince Edward Island would be an asset

- Access to car will be considered an asset

- Bilingualism is not mandatory but will be considered an asset

Those applying MUST meet the requirements of the YMCA Eco-Internship program, which are:

* between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the time of placement;

* not receiving Employment Insurance benefit;

* a graduate of a post-secondary education program;

* be unemployed; or underemployed (working 20 hours or less on a regular basis); or working in a job that does not match your area of educational study;

* out of school;

* a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee status has been conferred;

* legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations;

* have a social insurance number;

* willing to complete a Police Records Check.

For more information check that programs website at http://www.psyeip.ca

Duties:

- Delivery and coordination of the elementary environmental education program, Water Wizards

- Work with teachers/school allies to establish Water Wizards in schools in Prince Edward Island

- Work closely with PEI watershed groups to establish a permanent Water Wizards program

- Work closely with the education division's Volunteer Coordinator and members of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of Sierra Club

- Work on water conservation programs in PEI in coordination with nation-wide partners and other stakeholders

- Perform technical analysis, review, and comment on provincial and regional water related policy

- Manage finances and budgeting

- Write project reports and connect with current/potential funders

- Manage volunteers and interns as required

We have a high-energy and collaborative work environment seeking a reliable and dynamic individual to join us as Water Conservation Education Coordinator.

Application Information:

Deadline: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 4:30 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Start date: ASAP, Negotiable

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Remuneration:

$16 hour at 37.5 hours a week until March 18, 2011(dependent on confirmation of funding)

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume including contact information for 3 references to the attention of Emma Hebb.

Contact Name: Emma Hebb

E-mail: gretchenf(at) sierraclub.ca

Mail:

1657 Barrington St.

Roy Building Suite 533

Halifax NS  B3J 2A1

By Fax: (902) 444 3116

For questions, please contact Gretchen Fitzgerald:

gretchenf at sierraclub.ca or 902 444 3113.

Sierra Club Atlantic is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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