Environmental Programs & Promotions Coordinator

We’re hiring!

If you are passionate about creating a healthier environment and want to create positive change for a more sustainable future in Burlington, we invite you to check out the following rewarding employment opportunity!

We are seeking a passionate, organized, flexible, self-motivated, experienced professional to join our team serving as an Environmental Programs & Promotions Coordinator, responsible for the research, planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of a variety of locally-focused environmental programs, events, presentations, and activities.

The successful candidatewill begin work August 28thso don’t miss out on applying for this terrific opportunity!

Job Title:Environmental Programs & Promotions Coordinator

Position Type:12 month contract with opportunity for continued full-time employment pending funding

Location:Burlington, Ontario (BurlingtonGreen headquarters located at theBurlington Beach at 1094 Lakeshore Road)with hybrid work-from-home

Start Date:August 28th

Salary:$22/hour

Hours of work:35 hours per week. Flexible hours/work week available.Some weekend work required, and occasional evenings.

About BurlingtonGreen:

Established in 2007, we are a community-driven, solutions-focused, non-partisan, registered charity. Through awareness, advocacy and action initiatives, we collaborate with all sectors to advance our mission to protect the environment, mitigate climate change and to create a healthier, more environmentally responsible Burlington.

We primarily operate at theBG Eco-Hub at the popular Burlington Beach, while also providing extensive online resources and in-person programming, services and events throughout the city.

About the Position:

Through theEco Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship program, we are seeking a passionate, organized, flexible, self-motivated, experienced professional to join our team serving as an Environmental Programs & Promotions Coordinator, responsible for the research, planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of a variety of locally-focused environmental programs, events, presentations, and activities.

The successful candidate will experience meaningful work pertaining to program areas such as the following:

●Climate change& low carbon living solutions such asMake the Switchand our active

transportation and e-mobility, and energy conservation and retrofit programming

●Nature-Friendly Burlingtonprogramming and biodiversity/nature research and habitat

restoration activities, and community education

●Zero-waste programsandeventsandservices

With a STEM focus, specific responsibilities for this role include the following :

● Conduct research for various environmental topics and issues and prepare content for reports, educational programming, and for associated policy recommendations

● Carry out educational programming, community outreach and engagement services at Burlington Beach (including weekends and holidays), and in the local community

● Prepare and contribute to project workplans capturing key logistics and planning actions toensure professional, organized, smooth-flowing experiences for all-sector participants

● Prepare and execute communications that grow and engage BurlingtonGreen’s online andoffline community

● Identify and facilitate opportunities to engage youth in various environmental programs, campaigns, and projects

● Work with our team of professionals to recruit and support the work of volunteers

● Prepare and implement marketing materials (posters, brochures, advertisements, media releases) and digital communications (website content, monthly e-newsletters, and social media platforms) for programs and various initiatives.

● Represent the core values of BurlingtonGreen when engaging with the community, stakeholders program participants

● As required, ensure the right equipment and supplies are in place for each program, service, and initiative

● Document relevant information, milestones, and evaluation data and prepare documents, correspondence, and background materials for meetings, including creating summary reports and presentation materials as needed

● Execute expenditures as per the approved budget process

● Work in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures

● Perform work and assignments accurately and according to professional standards

Educational and skill development for the successful candidate will be extensive and varied in the areas of research, written and oral communications, presentations to diverse audiences/community sectors, program facilitation, leadership, digital platform(s) navigation and analytics, content and creative design work, time management, organizational planning, evaluation, metrics tracking, team and volunteer collaboration, creative problem solving, and habitat restoration fieldwork stewardship skills.

Qualifications/Skills:

As a strong candidate, you have a passion for helping to achieve maximum environmental impact by effectively educating and engaging the community to create a healthier, more environmentally responsible Burlington and attain the following qualifications:

● A combination of post-secondary education/experience in a relevant field such as environmental science, outdoor education, community programming, public relations, communications, project management

● Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills

● Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills including speaking in front of groups in person and online

● Experience delivering creative, engaging education programs, community presentations, and events to a diverse audience

● Excellent research, analytical, evaluation and reporting skills

● Experience preparing work plans and organizational forms to capture logistics and planning actions with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

● Enthusiastic and creative self-starter, with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills

● Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

● Ability to work in an outdoor environment, including performing functions related to community outreach and environmental stewardship, such as digging, planting, pruning, weeding.

● Knowledge of environmental issues in Burlington and commitment to the environment as demonstrated through previous volunteer commitments and/or employment.

● Proficiency with Google Workspace tools, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Hootsuite and various social media platforms, and Canva graphic design software

● Available evenings and weekends and holidays and willing to travel within Halton Region, with a current valid driver’s license and access to a car including to transport supplies to and from events in Burlington, Ontario

● An understanding and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity

● Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening Report (will be requested on offer of hire)

● Completion of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) training (will be requested on offer of hire)

Key competencies:

● Detail-oriented, extremely organized, conscientious with top-notch time management skills

● Enjoy working outdoors and in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects on the go at any given time, and can handle competing priorities

● A proactive self-starter who easily spots opportunities for continuous improvement and knows how to act on them

● A strong commitment to deadlines and following through on projects to the end

● Reliable, responsible, sound judgment, tact and ability to maintain confidentiality

● Diplomatic nature, can handle simple conflict situations with sensitivity

● The ability to remain calm under pressure

● Dynamic, proactive, creative, flexible

● Works productively, embracing and acting on the organization’s mission, strategic priorities and associated deliverables

● Projects a professional image of the organization

● Maintains a courteous and friendly relationship with staff, Board Members, and volunteers

Qualifications – desirable:

● Experience in a charitable, non-profit environment

● Valid Emergency First Aid + CPR

● Experience with Mailchimp and WordPress

Application Requirements:

Through theEco Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship program,eligible applicants must be:

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• A graduate from a post-secondary program and not in school full time
• Between 15 and 30 years of age
• Legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews will be conducted in August.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to the Executive Director, Amy Schnurr at [email protected]

Kindly submit your cover letter and resume as one document in PDF format, specifying your full name in the file name.

Please indicate if you arepre-approved as a youth job candidatein your cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and early applications are encouraged. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BurlingtonGreen is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

Learn more about BurlingtonGreen at www.burlingtongreen.org