Internal Director

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC), established in 1971, is Nova Scotia's most active environmental organization. We have a staff team of 35, more than 300 volunteers, 1,300 members and an annual budget of over $1.5 million. We are seeking a person to join our senior leadership team as Internal Director. The position is four days a week and is a 1 year term position. The position is part of a three person leadership team and reports to the Board of Directors.

Overview of the Position

The role of the Internal Director is to lead the organization in collaboration with the Policy Director and Financial Director. The Internal Director provides coordination amongst and strategic direction to Board, staff and volunteers, oversees human resources, and manages the Centre’s operations. Given the relative autonomy of the EAC’s committees and their projects, the Internal Director’s role is one of internal coordination, with respect to the interests and overall functioning of the Centre. The Internal Director supervises a four-person operations team. S/he is also responsible for facilitating the implementation of EAC’s strategic plan.

Responsibilities

The Internal Director’s overarching role is to foster an organization in which staff, volunteers, and committees can effectively bring about environmental change in Nova Scotia. The Internal Director is responsible for strategic thinking and planning concerning the functioning of the Centre. Highly effective coordination and communication between the three members of the leadership team is required. The role includes the sublime and the mundane. The specific responsibilities fall into these categories:

1.    Internal Communication and Coordination
2.    Human Resources
3.    Operations Team Building and Supervision
4.    Fundraising and Operational Finances 
5.    External Communications and Outreach
6.    Diversity and Inclusion

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Skills Required

• Excellent understanding of EAC’s history and values (preferred)
• Exceptional communication skills
• Creative problem solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills
• Ability to lead within a decentralized environment
• Fundraising and grant writing expertise
• Excellent team building and group facilitation skills
• Conflict resolution expertise
• Understanding of human resource issues
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage time effectively
• Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to fostering diverse workplaces
• Commitment and passion for the environment
• Knowledge of environmental issues in Nova Scotia and Canada
• Knowledge of environmental/conservation community in Nova Scotia (preferred)
• Sense of humour (there will be a quiz)

Terms: 30 hours per week; 4 weeks paid vacation; benefits package

Period: 2 April 2012 to 5 April 2013

Wage: between $22 – $24.50 / hour

Application: Cover letter, resume and three references. Please submit your application in the form of a pdf document with required elements in the following order: cover letter, resume, references. 
 
Deadline: Monday March 5th 2012 at 4pm

Attention: Maggy Burns, Internal Director centre@ecologyaction.ca  
If you prefer to submit your application by mail (2705 Fern Lane, Halifax, NS, B3K 4L3) or fax (902.405.3716) it will also be considered.

Location: Ecology Action Centre, 2705 Fern Lane, in Halifax’s North End

We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Ecology Action Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, First Nations, and persons with disabilities.

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