6-month term, full time (35 hours/week)

Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association (DMSMCA) is a non-profit community renewal organization. We work with residents and stakeholders towards the social, cultural, economic and environmentally sustainable renewal and revitalization of the Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews neighbourhoods.

Job Objectives:

The Community Greening and Environment Coordinator oversees the implementation of the DMSMCA Greening and Environment Program – goals, priorities and initiatives outlined under the DM/SM Neighbourhood 5 year plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the Community Gardens program, which includes 60 garden plots in 4 community garden locations
• Assist in supervision of summer garden staff
• Assist with running gardening activities for kids and youth
• Develop and present workshops on environmental topics including gardening, food security, active transportation, energy efficiency, etc.
• Network and collaborate with local environmental and community partners, including residents, organisations, businesses and different levels of government
• Develop and write funding proposals (in collaboration with the Executive Director) to support current and future greening and environment initiatives
• Assisting with the planning, developing and implementing of summer events

Qualification and Experience:

• Graduate of a post secondary institute
• Experience with gardening, preferable with community gardens
• Knowledge of environmental topics including active transportation
• Experience creating and presenting workshops on environmental topics including gardening, food security, active transportation, energy efficiency, etc.
• Experience organising and facilitating committees, chairing meetings, taking minutes, etc.
• Knowledge and experience in Community Development and Community Economic Development
• Pro-active leader, positive attitude, enjoys taking initiative, works well independently as well as in a team

Funding requirements:

Funding is provided through the Eco Canada Internship Program. To qualify candidates must be:

• 30 years of age or younger
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status
• Possess a minimum of a 2-year diploma
• Ready to work at a full-time capacity

Skills in the following areas are essential to the position:

• Project Management
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong public speaking skills
• Strong collaboration and networking skills
• Proposal and report writing skills
• Understanding and appreciation of inner-city communities
• Outreach to diverse populations
• Working with historically marginalized populations
• Computer capability
• Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre St. Matthews Community (preference given to DM/SM residents)

Wage: $16/ hour - health benefits provided after 3 months
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week; some evening and weekend hours required. 6-month term with a possibility of extension based upon funding
Start Date: Immediately

Other Information:

DMSMCA is an equity employer; members of a visible minority, of Aboriginal descent, are newcomers to Canada and/or live in the inner city are encouraged to apply.

Please submit resume and cover letter by Monday, May 21th, 2018 at 4 pm to:

Jesse Gair, Executive Director
Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association
823 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0C3
Email: director at dmsmca.ca
Website: www.dmsmca.ca​

Thank you to all those who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed as received.