[Sust-mar] [gardenhalifax] Job Posting: Native Plant Pollinator Project

[Jen Stotland]

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> *Job Posting *
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> *Urban Garden Project: Native Plant Pollinator Project**
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> The Urban Garden Project (UGP) works to support communities growing their
> own food. We work at a grassroots level on a diverse range of projects. We
> are currently hiring a Native Plant Coordinator for the Native Plant
> Pollinator Project. The Coordinator will work closely with the UGP
> Coordinator to develop and deliver the project. The Coordinator will report
> to the UGP Coordinator and to the Food Action Committee.****
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> *The Native Plant Coordinators duties include:*
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>    - Working with five community run garden sites and their caretakers to
>    design and plant native plant and pollinator gardens.****
>    - Propagating native plants in the Bloomfield Community Greenhouse.****
>    - Developing and facilitating workshops on soil health, composting,
>    garden design, native plant care, natural pest and disease management,
>    rainwater catchment systems, and plant propagation. ****
>    - Producing resource materials for gardeners on above workshop topics.*
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>    - Hosting greenhouse tours and open houses.****
>    - Contributing articles on project work and native plants to the
>    Halifax Garden Network blog and Between the Issues Publication.****
>    - Conducting ongoing project evaluation and reporting to funders.****
>    - Supporting the work of the Food Action Committee and the Ecology
>    Action Centre.****
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> *Required skills and experience:*
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> **·         **Strong knowledge of native plants in the area.****
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> **·         **Experience in greenhouse management and native plant
> propagation.****
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> **·         **Experience working with diverse communities. ****
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>    - Good communication skills, able to seek out assistance and feedback.*
>    ***
>    - Enjoy working with people, able to facilitate large groups.****
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> **·         **Strong organizational skills, able to create schedules,
> budgets and write reports.****
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> *Desirable skills:*
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>    - Knowledge of local food, food security and food politics.****
>    - Experience developing and facilitating workshops and programs.****
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> The Ecology Action Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages
> applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women,
> visible minorities, First Nations, and persons with disabilities.****
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> *Terms of Employment*
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> Project Start Date: September 6th 2011****
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> Project End Date: May 31st 2012****
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> Native Plant Coordinator hours will vary seasonally as follows:****
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> Sept 6th – Nov 25th: 35 hrs. a week****
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> Nov 28th – May 4th: 21 hrs. a week****
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> Pay: $20/hr.****
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> *To Apply*
> Please email a cover letter, resume, and two references to Garity Chapman
> at: garity at ecologyaction.ca ****
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> *Application must be received by* 5:00 pm Friday, August 12th, 2011****
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> We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however only
> short-listed applicants will be contacted.****
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> The Ecology Action Centre was founded in 1971 and is one of Nova Scotia’s
> most active environmental organizations. The Centre welcomes new members and
> volunteers: www.ecologyaction.ca <http://www.ecolofyaction.ca> * *
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> Urban Garden Project Coordinator****
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> Ecology Action Centre****
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> Halifax, N.S.****
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> (902) 442 1077****
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> www.ecologyaction.ca****
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> www.HalifaxGardenNetwork.com****
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> Jennifer Stotland
> 6838 Bayer's Road
> (902) 444-1859
>



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And for my part, I shall not wholly fail of my task, said Gandalf, if
anything passes through this night that can still grow fair or bear fruit
and flower again in days to come. For I also am a steward, did you not know?