Environmental Outreach Coordinator:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Environmental Outreach Coordinator: Toronto
Type: full-time 9-month paid internship [YEIP eligibility, below]
Environmental Priorities & Public Education
Organization: Toronto Environmental Alliance http://torontoenvironment.org
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Rate of Pay: $14/hour
Contract: 9 months, likely from April 12, 2010 to January 12, 2011, but earlier if possible
Hours: 37.5 hours/week Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 with occasional evening work
Closing Date for Application: Monday, March 22 2010

Who We Are:

The Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) was founded in 1988. Our mandate is to promote a greener Toronto. We work with concerned individuals and grassroots organizations, professionals and workers, encouraging the participation of local people on local issues. Our vision of a healthy community is based on equity, access, safety and a clean environment.

TEA is recognized locally and nationally for our municipal work on smog, waste reduction, pesticides, Greenbelt advocacy, transit, green power and water quality -- issues we believe are critical to the health and well-being of Toronto residents. Our collaborations with local labour, anti-poverty groups and health professionals are cherished and key to our past and future successes.

Position Description:

This position involves becoming very familiar with environmental priorities and policies for the City of Toronto, and acquiring skills for outreach and communication. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both policy and public outreach - a unique combination.

* Focus on issues related to environmental sustainability: education, research and development, policy and legislation, communications and policy awareness
* Learning and researching about: the City of Toronto's policy process, past and present commitments to the environment
* Learning and researching about: community concerns related to environmental change in the City and TEA's environmental priorities for the City
* Develop workshops to be provided throughout the City of Toronto to discuss with and educate others on the environment
* Coordinate volunteers and some staff to help with outreach efforts across the City of Toronto

Qualifications:

* Excellent communications skills (oral and written)
* Energetic and innovative
* Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills
* Passionate about environmental issues
* Detail oriented with excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
* Self motivated and a team player
* Familiarity with city wards would be an asset
* Living in Toronto and or familiarity with the City is an asset
* Ability to speak a language other than English is an asset (e.g. one or more of the top languages in Toronto other than English: Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Punjabi, Tagalog, Portuguese, and Spanish)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office required and familiarity with Google Documents, Adobe Creative Suite
* Interest in acquiring a deeper understanding of local urban environmental issues in the City of Toronto
* A driver's license could prove helpful but is not required since transit

Other Requirements:

This position is being funded through the Youth Eco Internship Program and therefore applicants must meet the following criteria:

* Between the ages of 15 and 30
* Unemployed
* Post-secondary graduate
* A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection has been granted under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
* Legally entitled to work in Canada
* Legally entitled to work in your province or territory

This position is being funded through the Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP)*. This program places unemployed people aged 15 to 30 from diverse backgrounds into paid
internship opportunities within the non-profit and community services sector in Canada with a focus on the environment.
These positions, offered in a wide range of organizations, will help young Canadians learn the skills required to gain and sustain future employment within the sector.

This project is a collaboration between the YMCA and YWCA Canada, with funding provided by the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan. The YEIP encourages applicants from visible minority, Aboriginal, immigrant, refugee and
traditionally marginalized communities to apply, and is committed to providing employment supports wherever possible.

Terms of employment:

This is a full-time 9 month contract position likely running from April 12, 2010 to January 12, 2011 - but earlier if possible. The successful candidate will be expected to work 37.5 hours/week Monday to Friday with occasional evening and
weekend work.

Application Procedure:

Please submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume and three references by March 22nd to the attention of:
Franz Hartmann, Executive Director
yeip torontoenvironment.org*

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted within 7 days of the application closing date.

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