[Sust-mar] National Water Centre Guide, summer job, Saint John, New Brunswick

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SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position: National Water Centre Visitor's Guide - Summer 2014
Type: summer job / summer student position
Organization: Lake Ontario Waterkeepers http://www.waterkeeper.ca
Location: Saint John, New Brunswick

Work Term: June 9 - August 1, 2014 (8 weeks)
Saint John, New Brunswick

Waterkeeper is looking for a trustworthy, highly-organized individual with strong project management skills and the ability to work well independently to maintain property and host groups at the National Water Centre in Saint John, New Brunswick. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for water issues and an interest in tackling a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities leading up to the official opening of the National Water Centre.

The primary responsibilities of the project coordinator will be to assist in developing protocol for hosting groups to the centre, help facilitate the first “pilot” workshops and retreats at the centre, ensure property is well maintained, and to support Waterkeeper staff and advisors as they develop a long-term business plan for the centre.

Description of Responsibilities
• Host visitors to the property (approximately once every 10 days)
• Help to develop a protocol around workshop set-up and facilitation
• Maintain the centre at 501 Kennebecasis Drive, ensuring that it is clean and in a state of good repair
• Perform basic cleaning & maintenance
• Liaise with contractors, as needed
• Provide general assistance and support to the centre’s directors and its advisory panel

Mandatory Experience/ Qualifications
• Hospitality, meeting facilitation, or similar hosting experience
• Education in environment and water issues
• Must be a full-time student returning to school in the fall
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30
• Familiarity with fine arts and artists

Compensation: $15/hr, 35 hours/week

Application Information

Each application must include 1 copy of the following documents:
• A letter that explains how you fit the description of our ideal candidate, as described above;
• Your resumé;
• Names and contact information for two professional and/or academic references.

Please submit your application as soon as possible to:

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
Miriam Ahmed
miriam at waterkeeper.ca

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The National Water Centre

The National Water Centre is a water-oriented private arts and education facility in Canada's oldest city. Inspired by the work of Waterkeepers and other grassroots water stewards, the centre will promote swimmable, drinkable, fishable water through community-building, information sharing, research, and leadership development.

“The only way Canadians can enjoy clean water in the future is if citizens, artists, scientists, educators, and leaders have an opportunity to come together and explore their potential as a community. This centre can help make that happen,” says Mark Mattson, co-founder of the Centre.

The purpose of the centre is to find creative solutions to water issues and to promote a culture that celebrates Canada’s waterways. The guiding principles of the centre are:
• Emphasize “swimmable, drinkable, fishable” water, the hallmarks of clean water.
• Encourage academic and artistic exploration, in recognition of our need for innovation and creativity.
• Facilitate partnerships, because no institution or sector can safeguard the country’s waterways alone.
• Nurture appreciation for justice and fairness, the heart of effective environmental law and policy.
• Foster leaders, because they will ultimately determine our clean water future.

The National Water Centre's location on the Kennebecasis River with access to the water, walking trails, and proximity to the Bay of Fundy means that guests visiting from other parts of Canada will have an opportunity to enjoy freshwater and marine environments.

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