Term: This is an 8 month term position at 15 hours per week, with a possibility of extension and/or expansion.

Position Description:

Green Action Centre seeks an independent, energetic, flexible and organized individual to fill a position within our Workplace Commuter Options team. Working collaboratively with other Workplace Commuter Options and Green Action Centre staff, the Program Coordinator assists with the delivery of the WCO program, engaging with businesses, employees and community organizations to make active and green transportation options both appealing and within reach.

Background:

Green Action Centre is an environmental non-profit organization, based in Winnipeg and serving Manitoba. We are a registered charity, governed by an elected board of directors, with a core group of passionate, dedicated staff. We promoted greener living through environmental education and encourage practical green solutions for homeowners, workplaces, schools and communities. Our primary areas of work are green commuting, composting and waste reduction, sustainable living, and resource conservation. We are located on Portage Avenue in the heart of downtown, and are part of the EcoCentre on the 3rd floor of the Mountain Equipment Coop Building.

Responsibilities:

In cooperation with other Workplace Commuter Options and Green Action Centre staff, the WCO Coordinator has the following duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver half-day training sessions with workplace ambassadors from a variety of workplaces
• Assist with the delivery and reporting of workplace commuting surveys, working closely with co-coordinators, workplace representatives and IT consultant
• Prepare quarterly e-newsletters on active and green transportation issues
• Staff workplace and community displays, and deliver workplace presentations
• Assist Commuter Challenge Coordinator with activities related to the Commuter Challenge
• Prepare and distribute a follow-up survey for Commuter Challenge workplace coordinators, and follow up with information requests
• Liaise with related workplace committees such as the Downtown BIZ Transportation Committee and the Workplace Wellness Alliance
• Update related website content on Green Action Centre pages and create transportation related blog posts
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be self-motivated, reliable, professional, and able to work collaboratively without close supervision. Key qualifications include:
• Knowledge of green commuting and active transportation
• Experience working collaboratively to deliver on-the-ground programs within a workplace setting
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking and giving presentations
• Practical experience in public education, community relations, or non-profit program implementation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with project management and budgeting
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player
• Able to work independently without close supervision
• Familiarity with WordPress, Mail Chimp, Survey Monkey, excel and social media considered assets

Term Position:

Starts January 5, 2015 and ends September 11, 2015. The term of employment may be extended and/or expanded subject to mutual agreement between the parties and the status of project funding. This position works closely with WCO co-coordinators and reports to the Executive Director?

Remuneration: $19.50 per hour (15 hours per week). A monthly Winnipeg Transit EcoPass is also provided as part of Green Action Centre’s “Active Transportation Benefit” policy.

Deadline: Resume and cover letter must be received by 12:00 midnight CDT, November 30, 2014.

To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the deadline by e-mail only.

If this opportunity interests you please email your cover letter and resume to beth at greenactioncentre.ca with “WCO Coordinator” in the subject heading.

Please explore our website for more information on our organization and programs.
No phone calls, please.