[Sust-mar] Climate Change Educ. Coordinator, f/t PSYEIP, St. John's, Newfoundland

Wed Nov 24 18:00:30 EST 2010

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Climate Change Education Coordinator

Type: full-time, 18-week position (PSYEIP eligibility, below)

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

in cooperation with Wildland tours http://www.wildlands.com/ 

Work Location: St. John's, Newfoundland

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 high school education program continues to focus on sustainability and the Ecological Footprint (TM) concept. Through a joint high school-elementary school mentorship program called SierraBuddies, older students assume leadership roles and deliver sustainability education to younger children. We are seeking out an Educator to facilitate and lead this program across Newfoundland and Labrador.

The incumbent will also be required to work on the deliverables of the Atlantic Canada Sustainable Energy Coalition (ACSEC), reviewing and developing sustainable energy/climate change policy for Newfoundland and Labrador, and establishing a stakeholder committee to help with this work.

Our partner, Wildland tours is an eco-tourism company based in St. John's, Newfoundland because they care they support local environmental charities and sustainable tourism activities. Since 1989, Wildland tours has donated an annual $500 scholarship to the province's oldest conservation organization (The Natural History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador) with linking activism with academia as the scholarship's main criteria. Wildland Tours is the longest continual supporter of the Protected Areas Association (local World Wildlife Fund affiliate). They are active supporters of numerous other environmental and sustainable tourism organizations including the International Ecotourism Society.

Requirements/Qualifications:

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

- Strong knowledge of climate change and energy 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 energy policy in Newfoundland and Labrador would be an asset

- Access to car will be considered an asset

- Bilingualism is not mandatory but will be considered an asset

Those applying will have to 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 high school mentorship program, SierraBuddies

- Work with teachers/school allies to establish SierraBuddies in 6 schools in the St. John's area

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

- Develop, coordinate, and lead climate change programs in NL in coordination with Atlantic-wide partners

- Perform technical analysis, review, and comment on provincial and regional climate change and energy related policy

- Coordinate climate change communications amongst stakeholders and the media

- Work with volunteers and consultants to develop a SierraBuddies website

- 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 office environment seeking a reliable and dynamic individual to join us as the Climate Change Education Coordinator.

Application Information:

Deadline: Monday, November 29, 2010 at 4:30 pm Newfoundland 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 for 18 weeks (dependent on confirmation of funding)

Location: St.John's, NL

HOW TO APPLY:

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

Contact Name: Gretchen Fitzgerald

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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