About Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association (DMSMCA)

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

Job Objectives and Responsibilities:

Objectives: To manage the Kid’s Garden program based at the DMSMCA Orioles Community Gardens

Tasks will include:

• Coordinating the Kids’ Garden program, with kids from our drop-in program as well as working with a class at Wellington School (grade 5) – including workshop and outing organising;
• Supervising seeding, planting, transplanting, weeding, watering, harvesting, etc.;
• Planning and supervision end of season “Kids’ Harvest Meal’ – cooking, etc.;
• Coordinating and working with kids to paint boxes and various mural for the garden;
• Assisting with overall maintenance of community gardens.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge and experience in working with children and youth
• Knowledge and experience in Community Development approaches and practices
• Experience working with volunteers
• Knowledge of organic gardening
• Ability to do physical labour all day
• Background in community based planning and community initiatives implementation;
• Event planning and organizing;
• Project Management;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews, West Central area and inner city issues
• Experience with community gardening
• Knowledge of CED principles.
• Valid driver’s license and occasional access to a vehicle
• Ability to speak another language

Other Information:

• Must be between the ages 16-24.
• DMSMCA is an equity employer; visible minorities, Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Wage:
$11 / hour

Hours of Work:
Up to 30 hours/week; some evening and weekend hours required. This is a 12 week term position.

Start Date:
To start immediately.

Application Process:

Please submit resume and cover letter by Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 4 pm to:

Kemlin Nembhard
Executive Director
Daniel McIntyre / St. Matthews Community Association
Suite 823 Ellice Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0C3
Fax: 772-0993
Email: director@dmsmca.ca

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