About the Organization:

WBDC is a not-for-profit organization that coordinates neighbourhood renewal in our inner-city community. WBDC works with residents and stakeholders toward environmentally sustainable, social and economic revitalization of the West Broadway neighbourhood.

The Urban Nature Educators coordinate and deliver daily drop-in environmental programming, activities and summer events for children in The Kid’s Garden at 659 Westminster.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver daily drop-in youth garden programming: including First Nations traditions, holistic and organic gardening practices and teaching genuine respect for the earth as a source of nourishing and delicious food
• Assist in the development of daily activities and program ideas
• Promote food security and related environmental issues to community youth and parents
• Gather programming materials and assist with healthy snack preparation
• Work cooperatively and enthusiastically with children aged 4-15 years.
• Perform gardening and maintenance work in West Broadway, as needed.
• Assist with West Broadway community events

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum one year work or volunteer experience
• Demonstrated experience working with children
• Some experience assisting in the coordination of environmental activities or programs
• Basic knowledge of gardening and food security issues
• Awareness of issues facing inner-city youth
• Self-directed work habits, works well independently and as a team
• CPR and First Aid training are an asset but not required
• Ability to work outdoors and do physical labour in the gardens
• Aged 15 – 29 (funding requirement)

Employment terms:

Wage and hours of work:
$11 / hour; 35-40 hours/week. Monday to Friday. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required.

Term of work:
This a 10 week term position that extends from mid-June until the end of August.

How to apply:

Please submit resume and cover letter by Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 at 4 pm to:

Stephanie Fulford, Greenspace Coordinator
West Broadway Development Corporation
608 Broadway Winnipeg, MB
R3C 0W8

Phone: 774-7201 x4 | Fax: 779-2203 | gardens@westbroadway.mb.ca

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.