[Sust-mar] 4 emplyment opportunities from Goodwork Green jobs

Peter Watson pwatson at ns.sympatico.ca
Mon May 27 12:21:05 EDT 2013 

4 employment opportunities submitted by Goodwork Green Jobs:

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1) Event Coordinator, summer job, Community Forests Intntl., Sackville, New 
Brunswick

2) Communic. Coordinator, summer job, Community Forests Intntl., Sackville, 
New Brunswick

3) Administrative Assistant, f/t, Ecology Action Centre, Halifax, Nova 
Scotia

4) Enviro Interpreter & Camp Leader, f/t, Fluvarium, St. John's, 
Newfoundland


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1) Event Coordinator, summer job, Community Forests Intntl., Sackville, New 
Brunswick


SUMMER JOB POSTING

Position: Event Coordinator
Organization: Community Forests International www.forestsinternational.org
Location: Sackville, New Brunswick

Community Forests International is an start-up environmental NGO working in 
both Canada and Tanzania. In Canada we offer a sustainability workshop 
series, providing hands-on experiences in land-use and alternative living. 
We are seeking a enthusiastic and driven individual interested in ecology 
and cutting edge environmental issues. Please consider applying if you're 
looking to gain skills in the not-for profit sector.

This job will consist of both office and field work; coordinating events and 
workshops and working with community members to strengthen a positive 
connection to the natural environment.

Duties:

This position will facilitate workshops on restoration forestry, forest 
management for carbon offsets, backyard beekeeping, permaculture, organic 
gardening, horse-logging, native plant identification and use, native 
pollinators, and watercourse restoration; also including Acadian Forest 
biodiversity presentations and public engagement events.

Responsibilities include:
. Coordinate facilities, materials and instructors for CFI's Workshop Series
. Assist in education curriculum planning and co-hosting education and 
outreach events
. Assist in scheduling and organizing public engagement events
. Provide workshop information and facilitating registration for workshop 
participants.
. Provide clerical support as needed
. Participate preparation of work plans and budgets relating to the workshop 
series.

Skills:
. Experience in environmental science, social science, geography, biology 
and international development.
. Experience coordinating events
. Strong written oral and communication skills
. Ability to be self-directed as well as a team player
. Ability to facilitate and organize volunteers and workshop participants
. Strong organizational skills
. Ability to work outdoors and handle some minor physical labor

All applicants must be registered in full-time in the previous academic year 
and must intend on returning to school full-time for the 2013-2014 academic 
year. Community Forests International encourages everyone to apply including 
those from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible 
minorities and First Nations.

To apply, please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to
jobs at forestsinternational.org
or mail it to Community Forests International, 10 School Lane, Sackville, NB 
E4L 3J9
as soon as possible and not later than May 31, 2013.
No telephone calls, follow-up emails or agencies please.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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2) Communic. Coordinator, summer job, Community Forests Intntl., Sackville, 
New Brunswick


SUMMER JOB POSTING

Position: Communications Coordinator
Organization: Community Forests International www.forestsinternational.org
Location: Sackville, New Brunswick

Community Forests International is a start-up environmental NGO working in 
both Canada and Tanzania. The communications coordinator will promote CFI's 
environmental initiatives and communicate information including public 
outreach, education events, volunteer opportunities, youth outreach, 
restoration and tree planting events. The communications coordinator will be 
responsible for sharing information relating to all events and initiatives 
facilitated by CFI.

Duties:
. Share CFI's work both regionally and nationally through print and online 
media
. Help to promote events, workshops and all organizational activities
. Coordinate and recruit volunteers from the community
. Coordinate social media campaigns
. Provide general graphic design services
. Maintain the organization's website
. Prepare press releases

Skills
. Experience in environmental science, social science, geography, biology 
and international development.
. Experience in communications
. Strong written oral and communication skills
. Web and social media experience
. Graphic design experience
. Ability to be self-directed as well as a team player
. Ability to facilitate and organize volunteers and workshop participants
. Strong organizational skills

All applicants must be registered in full-time in the previous academic year 
and must intend on returning to school full-time for the 2013-2014 academic 
year. Community Forests International encourages everyone to apply including 
those from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible 
minorities and First Nations.

To apply, please e-mail your resume and a brief covering letter to
jobs at forestsinternational.org
or mail it to Community Forests International, 10 School Lane, Sackville, NB 
E4L 3J9
as soon as possible and not later than May 31, 2013.
No telephone calls, follow-up emails or agencies please.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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3) Administrative Assistant, f/t, Ecology Action Centre, Halifax, Nova 
Scotia


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Administrative Assistant
Type: permanent, full-time
Organization: Ecology Action Centre www.ecologyaction.ca
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is seeking a permanent, full-time 
Administrative Assistant to work in our Fern Lane office. The Administrative 
Assistant's responsibility will be to provide general administrative support 
and to support the smooth operation of the Ecology Action Centre. This will 
include various administrative tasks, direct assistance for the EAC's 
Directors, general support for the whole staff team, supporting the 
maintenance, operation and effective use of the Fern Lane building, a 
variety of information management tasks, and ensuring the EAC's compliance 
with Health and Safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a warm 
manner, be organized and detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a team 
environment. The Administrative Assistant will report to the Managing 
Director, and work closely with the Office Manager and the operations team.

General Responsibilities
. Supporting the effective use and maintenance of the EAC's office building
. Working with the Office Manager to support the smooth functioning of our 
office
. Providing administrative support to the EAC's Directors and general 
support for all staff
. Ensuring the EAC's compliance with Heath and Safety regulations
. Participating in and supporting the overall work of the Ecology Action 
Centre

Specific Tasks

Administration
. Scheduling meetings
. Preparing correspondence for mailing
. Note-taking and transcription
. Using spreadsheets to track activities
. Printing and photocopying
. Setting up teleconferencing and/or videoconferencing for meetings
. Organizing logistics for workshops, events and speakers

Information Management
. Drafting documents and reports
. Organizing and inventorying information stored on the EAC's server
. Coordinating administrative aspects of publications such as Between the 
Issues magazine and the Ecology Action Centre's annual report
. Communicating with staff

Office Space and Supplies
. Providing orientation to office procedures for new staff
. Supporting all staff in their office needs
. Ensuring smooth functioning of office equipment
. Inventorying, procuring and organizing supplies
. Taking care of small repairs to the building
. Coordinating the work of maintenance and cleaning contractors
. Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations

Other
. Working with volunteer committees (for example the Health & Safety 
Committee, the Maintenance Committee, and the Records Management Committee)
. Responding to general inquiries from the public and our membership
. Other tasks, as required

Skills and Experience

Required
. Excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage time effectively
. Meticulous with a focused attention to detail
. Excellent computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Outlook, 
Powerpoint and Excel
. 1-2 years of experience in a related position
. Flexible and willing to learn
. Solution oriented
. A warm and welcoming manner and a team-oriented approach
. Exceptional communication skills in English (both written and oral)

Desirable
. Interest in environmental issues
. Experience working with NGOs
. Qualified Administrative Assistant certificate, Office Administrator 
Diploma, or comparable training
. Writing and editing experience
. Graphic design skills
. Building maintenance skills
. Volunteer coordination experience
. Experience organizing events
. Familiarity with Nova Scotia's Occupational Health & Safety Act
. Information management training or experience

Start Date: Between June 24th and July 5th, 2013

Wage and Benefits: 35 hours per week, $16/hr, 4 weeks paid vacation; 
benefits package

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia in EAC's wonderful green office on Fern Lane

Application: Cover letter, resume and three references. Please submit your 
application in the form of a pdf document with required elements in the 
following order: cover letter, resume,


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4) Enviro Interpreter & Camp Leader, f/t, Fluvarium, St. John's, 
Newfoundland


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Environmental Interpreter and Camp Leader
Type: summer position (students and non-students are welcome to apply)
Organization: Quidi Vidi - Rennie's River Development Foundation 
fluvarium.ca
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland

The Suncor Energy Fluvarium is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing individuals 
who enjoy public interaction to fill the environmental interpreter/camp 
leader position for the up-coming summer season.

The ideal interpreter/camp leader will process:
. a background in biology, education, early childhood education and/or 
related experience
. have previous experience working with kids
. have great customer service skills
. previous cash experience

Duties include:
. interpreting and delivering public education programs
. delivering 4 weeks of Fluvarium Kids Discovery Camp (kids ages 6-8)
. providing information on the exhibits/ displays
. receptionist/cash duties as needed

Hours of work will include both weekdays and weekends. The schedule will be 
set by the Education department.

The Suncor Energy Fluvairum will be conducting rolling interviews thus early 
application is encouraged. Deadline to apply is June 1st.

Please send all applications to info at fluvarium.ca or can be mailed/dropped 
off to The Suncor Energy Fluvarium, 5 Nagle's Place, St. John's, NL, A1B 
2Z2.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only applicants selected 
for an interview will be contacted.

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