About the Position:

The Manitoba Eco-Network is a registered charitable organization serving as an umbrella for non-profit, non-governmental environmental groups in Manitoba, and welcoming individual and associate memberships. Our mandate is to promote positive environmental action in communities through education, facilitation and celebration.

Manitoba Eco-Network is seeking a dynamic, energetic and environmentally-committed individual to fill the 30 hour per week position of Coordinator. The coordinator’s role is multi-faceted in a busy office situated in the EcoCentre.

Tasks include:

• Event and program planning including scheduling, publicity, outreach, follow-up (eg. Film Festival; Rain Barrel sale; workshops and special events);
• Management of day-to-day communications and information requests, including electronic, in-person, telephone and mail;
• Membership services including monthly electronic bulletin to member groups and to individuals, renewals, charitable receipts, Annual Appeal, event and opportunity promotion;
• Liaison with the IT systems Manager, managing the website, calendar and social media;
• Supervision of the Library Resource Assistant, and providing support to Eco-Network projects;
• Coordinating the Eco-Volunteer program and co-ordination of MEN volunteers;
• Co-ordination of EcoCentre functions;
• Assistance with Eco-Journal including collation of calendar events; soliciting, and confirmation of ads; coordinating mail-out duties;

The Coordinator reports to the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Post secondary degree in environmental studies or related discipline;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Well developed IT and social media skills, including web page writing and update; knowledge of database applications; and familiarity with general office applications;
• Strong knowledge of ecological principles;
• Awareness of current environmental issues;
• Demonstrated experience in event planning and coordination;
• Ability to supervise staff and volunteers;
• Outgoing, friendly approach;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team, and be able to manage several tasks simultaneously;
• Experience in marketing or social enterprises is an asset;
• The ability to communicate in both English and French is an asset.

Submitting an Application:

Please send a cover letter and resume, with at least 2 references, in confidence, to Kristine Koster, Executive Director: Kristine (at) mbeconetwork.org

The deadline for applications is February 14. Interviews will be held on February 16 and 17.

We thank everyone who applies, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.