[Sust-mar] EcoBuddies Coordinator, p/t, Sierra Club, Halifax NS

Mon Jul 5 15:22:47 EDT 2010

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: EcoBuddies Coordinator

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

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

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!

For 2010-2011, our high school education program will continue to focus on sustainability and the Eco-Footprint. Through a joint high school-elementary school mentorship program called EcoBuddies, older students assume leadership roles and deliver sustainability education to younger children. We are seeking out an EcoBuddies Coordinator to facilitate and lead this program across Nova Scotia.

Requirements/Qualifications:

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

- 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

- Access to car will be considered an asset

- Bilingualism is not mandatory but will be considered an asset

Duties:

- Delivery and coordination of the high school mentorship program, EcoBuddies

- Work with teachers/school allies to establish EcoBuddies in 6 schools (within Nova Scotia)

- Work closely with the education division's Volunteer Coordinator

- Work with volunteers and consultants to develop an EcoBuddies website

- Manage finances and budgeting

- Write project reports and dialogue with current/potential funders

- Manage volunteers and interns as required

- Fundraising

We have a high-energy and fasted paced office environment seeking a reliable and dynamic individual to join us as the EcoBuddies Coordinator.

Application Information:

Deadline: July 18, 2010 at 4:30 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Interviews will take place July 22 and 23, 2010.

Start date: July 28*

*non negotiable as training will start at this time.

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

Remuneration:

$15 hour at 20 hours a week for 35 weeks (dependent on funding)

Location: Halifax, NS

How to Apply:

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

Contact Name: Jessica Dawe

E-mail: ecobuddies (at) sierraclub.ca

Mail/In Person:

1657 Barrington St.

Roy Building Suite 533

Halifax, NS  B3J 2A1

By Fax: (902) 444 3116

For questions, please contact Jessica Dawe:

ecobuddies (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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