Green Action Centre Seeks Project Coordinator for our Living Green, Living Well project
Term: This is a six month term position, at 28 hours per week, with a flexible work schedule and the possibility of extension.
Position Description: We are seeking an independent, energetic and organized individual with a background in communications and marketing, to fill the position of project coordinator for our Living Green, Living Well project. The coordinator delivers messaging and community presentations on sustainable living. This includes engaging stakeholders from a variety of sectors and working closely with other staff members to provide communications support for other project areas.
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 promote greener living through environmental education and encourage practical green solutions for homeowners, workplaces, schools, and communities. Our primary areas of focus 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 Eco-Centre on the 3rd floor of the MEC building.
We need someone who is keen, capable and considerate to assist us in our efforts to strengthen Green Action Centre’s identity, increase our profile, and broaden our community impact. This includes “green living” messaging through social media, blogposts and mainstream media; coordinating an annual Waste Reduction Week campaign and seasonally-themed green living campaigns; presentations and public displays; and increasing our public engagement framed around our upcoming 30th Anniversary on February 14, 2015. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities: The Living Green, Living Well Coordinator develops, implements, monitors, and reports on program activities. More specifically, the coordinator:
- Prepares and posts material on sustainable living topics and environmental policy for the Living Green, Living Well area of the web site (www.greenactioncentre.ca/blog), and social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
- Plans and implements an awareness and education campaign for Waste Reduction Week in Manitoba, including promotion to businesses, schools and municipalities.
- Schedules and delivers presentations on sustainable living topics to workplaces, community groups, schools and others.
- Plans and designs a marketing, communications and outreach calendar, which identifies opportunities for conferences, presentations, displays, and editorial content contribution.
- Schedules and helps staff indoor and outdoor information displays at community events.
- Responds to public and media inquiries, and works to generate media interest on sustainable living topics.
- Researches topics on sustainable living with relevance to Manitoba, to be included in Green Action Centre publications, presentations and web content.
- Writes clear, coherent, informative, and upbeat copy.
- Develops and distributes promotional materials to advertise project services.
- Generates public relations and marketing ideas to enhance and expand our reach, including supporting a campaign specific to our 30th
- Prepares project proposals and reports for submission to the Executive Director, and maintains project lists, records and contacts.
- Manages project budget, including tracking of project expenses.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualifications gained through a combination of formal education and related experience
- Education in communications and marketing
- At least two years experience in a design, marketing and/or communications position
- Experience with engaging media, interviews, public speaking and/or presentations
- Experience preparing and managing budgets and project workplans
- Basic research skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Proficient with desktop publishing and photo editing software
- Experience and comfort with social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Some experience with WordPress or similar content management system desired
- Bilingual (English/French) candidate preferred
Knowledge
- Knowledge of local environmental and sustainability issues, and a demonstrated commitment to the practices of sustainable living
- Experience in or knowledge of Community Based Social Marketing
- Email, phone, web and social media etiquette
Abilities & Attributes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, team player
- Friendly, respectful and possessing cultural awareness / sensitivity
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data
- Organized, responsible and self-disciplined
- Results-focused with strong follow through
- Efficient, creative and flexible
- Self-initiating and thrives in an independent working environment
Physical & Other Demands
- Comfortable working in an open office environment
- Able to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required
- Willing to travel on occasion, as required
Application Procedure
Application Deadline: 5:00 pm Central, Friday, October 10th, 2014
Salary Range: $19.50/hour. Staff also receive a Winnipeg Transit Eco-Pass as part of Green Action Centre’s “Active Transportation Benefit” policy.
Term Position: The term is for a 6 month period, expected to begin November 3, 2014. The term of may be extended subject to mutual agreement between the parties and the status of project funding.
To Apply: Applications will be accepted by email only until the deadline.
If this opportunity interests you, please email your cover letter and resume to tracy@greenactioncentre.ca with “Living Green Living Well Coordinator Position” in the subject heading. Submission of a writing sample is also encouraged.
Visit our website at: http://www.greenactioncentre.ca for more information on our organization and programs.
No phone calls, please.
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10 Oct 2014
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Green Action Centre
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada