OUR ECOVILLAGE has two (2) positions to hire for this summer:
Eco-Education and Children’s Camp Facilitator
Canada Summer Jobs Placement – 14 weeks at 40 hours/week, $10.50/hr
Work term– May 2013 – August 2013
Job Description: The Eco-Education Facilitator will plan and lead summer camps at OUR ECOVILLAGE and develop the fall schedule for children/youth programming with local schools and community groups. Working with small groups of children/youth, preparing projects and materials, and assisting in site set up for events and activities of the wider village programs. This may also include preparing publicity and promotional materials, making presentations, doing research and volunteer coordination.
Duties
- Prepare and lead camps to groups of children and youth
- Deliver community education and awareness programs
- Prepare publicity and promotional materials
- Coordinate OUR volunteers for the eco-education programming and activities
- Perform other general office duties as required, including answer phone, email and in-office inquiries
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of children/youth activities and can modify to themes of sustainability
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
- Ability to interpret tasks and build upon them
- Public speaking and effective communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated computer skills
Preference may be given to Aboriginal students, students with disabilities and students who are members of visible minorities.
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume via email or fax to:
OUR ECOVILLAGE
tel. (250)743-3067
fax: 250-743-3019
www.ourecovillage.org
* This position is a Canada Summer Jobs Placement. Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, have been registered as a full-time student (secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical) during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year.
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Food Security and Sustaining Ag-Ed Culture Facilitator
Canada Summer Jobs Placement – 14 weeks at 40 hours/week, $12/hr
Work term– May 2013 – August 2013
Job Description: The Food Security and Sustaining Ag-Ed Cultural Facilitator will liase with local and international organizations who work with Food Security and Ag-Ed. This project has a specific focus in ESL camp programming at OUR ECOVILLAGE and development of the fall schedule for children/youth programming with local schools and community groups. Working with groups of children/youth, preparing projects and materials, and assisting in site set up for events and activities of the wider village programs. This may also include preparing publicity and promotional materials, making presentations, doing research, and volunteer coordination.
Duties
- Engage in various forms of field work
- Deliver community education and awareness programs
- Prepare publicity and promotional materials
- Organize volunteers for stewardship activities
- Plan and host workshops
- Attract new program partners by coordinating outreach events
- Perform other general office duties as required, including answer phone, email and in-office inquiries
- Other duties may include research, report writing, mapping, and record keeping.
Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
- Knowledge of local Food Security Issues and sustainable Agriculture Education
- Ability to interpret tasks and build upon them
- Public speaking and effective communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Experience in public relations, marketing or promotion
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Coordinate OUR volunteers for the agricultural-education programming and ESL (English as a Second Language) activities
Reliable transportation is a requirement for this position. Preference may be given to Aboriginal students, students with disabilities and students who are members of visible minorities.
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume via email or fax to:
OUR ECOVILLAGE
tel. (250)743-3067
fax: 250-743-3019
* This position is a Canada Summer Jobs Placement. Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age, have been registered as a full-time student (secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical) during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year.
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