[Sust-mar] Job Posting Forest Campaign Co-ordinator

[kim thompson]

Forestry Campaign Coordinator
Job Posting

The Forestry Campaign is a major initiative of the Ecology Action  
Centre and has been speaking out for improvements to forestry policy  
and practices in Nova Scotia since 2004. We are seeking a full-time  
coordinator to direct this campaign. The campaign is presently  
actively engaged in several key forestry management issues, including  
the provincial Natural Resources Strategy, forest biomass energy, and  
FSC forest certification.  The campaign strives to achieve
ecosystem-based forestry practises;
a diversified forestry sector;
uptake of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification;
increased public participation in forestry decision-making;
responsible forest biomass energy policy; and
science-based forest management planning
The Forestry Program Coordinator will work closely with our Public  
Lands Coordinator and with volunteers and other staff at the Ecology  
Action Centre. The position reports to the Ecology Action Centre’s  
Wilderness Committee.

Specifically, she or he will be responsible for
·       developing and implementing the campaign’s overall strategy,  
in association with volunteers and other staff;

·       researching and recommending of science-based policy positions;

·       coordinating a broad alliance of dozens of groups from a  
variety of sectors, and a core steering committee consisting of staff  
and volunteers from the Ecology Action Centre and other stakeholder  
organizations;

·        representing the campaign, Ecology Action Centre, and the  
environmental sector in a variety of multi-stakeholder fora, e.g.,  
the Board of Directors of the Association for Sustainable Forestry  
and the Minister’s Forest Technical Advisory Committee;

·       managing volunteer and contractor involvement, including  
regional outreach, policy task groups, web site development, writing  
of fact sheets and others;

·       public presentations;

·       government and media relations;

·       ensuring that all communications are technically accurate and  
appropriately nuanced for their target audiences;

·        routine administrative tasks, e.g., maintenance of contact  
and email lists, website updates, etc.;

·       proposal writing and fundraising;

·       reports to funders and supporters;

·       financial management;

·       participating in, and supporting, the overall work of the  
Ecology Action Centre; and

·       other duties as required.


Required Skills and Experience:
·       a comprehensive knowledge of forests and forestry in Nova  
Scotia;

·       a track record in consensus building, teamwork, and  
engagement with volunteers;

·       an understanding of policy development processes;

·       an ability to develop and implement a campaign strategy;

·       excellent project management skills, including budget  
management;

·       superior communications skills;

·       an ability to work effectively with government, media, and  
community and industry groups;

·       an ability to effectively represent the Centre's interests in  
a wide variety of venues;

·       flexibility, creativity and persistence.


Desirable Qualifications:
·       academic qualifications in forestry, ecology, biology,  
environmental planning, or similar disciplines.



Start Date: early April 2011

Salary: $44,500 annually; includes four weeks paid vacation and  
benefits. This salary is subject to increase based on performance and  
funding levels and in keeping with the EAC’s pay equity policy.

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 22th, 2011 at 4:00pm

Application:  Please e-mail cover letter, resume and contact  
information for three references in the form of a pdf document with  
required elements in the following order: cover letter, resume,  
references.

Attention: Jamie Simpson, Forestry Coordinator, forests at ecologyaction.ca

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

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.


We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however only  
short-listed applicants will be contacted.