Nature Manitoba is seeking to hire a Program Assistant for Bridging the Gap. The contract is based out of Winnipeg and will require approximately 200 work hours from Mid-May to the beginning of July (dependent on completion of duties). The position requires travel to various schools throughout Winnipeg (predominantly within the inner-city). Mileage is reimbursed.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a unique, culturally relevant non-formal, science-based environmental education (EE) program for grade four, inner-city youth. In the Spring, Bridging The Gap offers assistance to teachers in the creation of school yard gardens and delivery of associated curriculum.

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Bridging the Gap Program Manager, the role of the Program Assistant is to assist in delivering environmental education programming to several Grade 4 classrooms located primarily within Winnipeg's inner-city:

• Assist in the coordination of school programs, including: scheduling; assembling supplies; responding to enquiries; purchasing
• Work with students and teachers to prepare gardens (designing garden layout; weeding, etc.)
• Assist students with planting seeds, transplanting seedlings and watering
• Deliver environmental education programming as required
• Track program participation and other relevant information for future reporting
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be 15-29 years of age
• Experience working with children and youth, low-income neighbourhood youth in particular (Child abuse registry check and criminal records check are required before position begins.)
• Some post-secondary education in environmental studies, ecology, nutrition, indigenous studies, teaching or other relevant field
• Knowledge or interest in organic gardening and sustainable food systems
• Knowledge or interest in indigenous plants and insects, vegetables, common weeds, companion planting
• Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills
• Organized and flexible
• Culturally sensitive
• Access to own computer
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour
• Willingness to work outdoors
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle an asset
• Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset

Total Contract Wage: $2224.00

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter by email to:
Amanda San Filippo
Bridging the Gap – Nature Manitoba
bridgingthegap.wpg at gmail.com

Questions can be directed by email or by phone: 204-930-7509.

We thank all who apply. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline: April 27th, 2015