Drive Greener Idle-Free Coordinator

Term: 11 months/ 59 weeks (May 1, 2009 – Mar 31, 2010)

Hours: full time, 35 hours/week

Start Date: May 1, 2009 (flexible)

Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for this position, and a current resume to:

curt@climatechangeconnection.org

Job Summary

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Community Outreach (in communities throughout Manitoba)

·         Develop contacts and a partner network within target sectors

·         Seek display and presentation opportunities

·         Develop publicity campaigns to promote events

·         Staff display

·         Deliver presentations to youth, communities, and the general public (often in rural communities)

2.      General Duties

·         Arrange for delivery of anti-idling signs and information to businesses, schools, and communities throughout Manitoba

·         Answer public inquires, referrals to and between stakeholders

·         Research, design and write information pieces on anti-idling topics related to “greener driving” for print and electronic distribution

·         Contribute to reports to funders

·         Ensure business plan is met and budgets are followed

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess an undergraduate degree in biology/natural science, geography, environmental science, or a related field.

The candidate requires previous experience in an environmental field, event coordination and delivery, and outreach education.

Must have

·         ability to work independently & organize their personal workload.

·         a valid driver’s licence and be prepared to travel to centres in rural Manitoba. This travel may be alone and may involve overnight stays.

·         excellent oral & written communication skills.

·         proficiency with computers and computer software packages (Word, Excel), and internet navigation and research.

Previous knowledge and experience in the following areas are assets:

·         non-profit sector

·         rural Manitoba

·         climate change

Climate Change Connection

Climate Change Connection is a managed project of the Manitoba Eco Network.