About the Manitoba Eco-Network:

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.

Job Description:

Manitoba Eco-Network is seeking a dynamic, energetic and environmentally-committed individual to fill the full time position of Coordinator. The coordinator’s role is multi-faceted in a busy office situated in the EcoCentre. Tasks include:

• Event 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;
• The ability to communicate in both English and French is an asset.

Application Process:

Please send a cover letter and resume, with at least 2 references, in confidence, to Anne Lindsey, Executive Director
Anne (at) mbeconetwork.org
The deadline for applications is March 3. Interviews will be held on March 7 & 8.

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