WBCO is a not-for-profit organization that coordinates neighbourhood renewal in our inner-city community. WBCO 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)
More information:
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 Friday, May 30th, 2014 to:
Zorya Arrow, Community Gardens Coordinator
West Broadway Community Organization
608 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0W8
Phone: 774-7201 x 4 | Fax: 779-2203 | gardens@westbroadway.mb.ca
Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Compensation:
Deadline:
30 May 2014
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West Broadway Community Organization
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada