YMCA Conservation Volunteer Intern

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

 

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a private, non-profit organization that prides itself on its entrepreneurial, science-based, non-confrontational approach to achieving conservation success. Since its establishment in 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected close to 2 million acres (800,000 hectares) of natural habitat across Canada. NCC has seven regional offices across the country with a national office in Toronto.

OVERVIEW

NCC's Conservation Volunteers (CV) program engages people in conserving biodiversity, while providing a meaningful and educational experience in ecologically significant natural areas.  The CV program offers 1-3 day work events where volunteers join NCC’s professional conservation staff to accomplish priority conservation work.  The types of events offered through the CV program include: restoration (tree planting, seed collection); inventories and monitoring (birds, plants, insects); threat abatement and mitigation (invasive species removal, fencing, trail building) and many other activities. 

NCC is searching for a CV Intern who will work directly with National Conservation Volunteers Program Manager.  The CV Intern will focus on the research and development of partnerships with other organizations in an effort to broaden the impact of the Program.  The CV Intern will also have the opportunity to learn about and support the implementation of the 2011 CV program events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the National Conservation Volunteers Program Manager to research, develop and design partnership opportunities that will effectively advance the goals of the CV program;
• Assist the National and Regional staff in the development of the 2011 CV events;
• Support the National CV Program Manager in fundraising for the Program;
• Support the National CV Program Manager in building capacity among regional CV staff, by researching and developing resources related to volunteer management
• Assist the National CV Program Manager in reporting on the impact of the CV program in 2010.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will:

• Not employed at the time the internship is to commence;
• Be between the ages of 15-30 years;
• Not be currently in school.

POSITION SKILLS AND APTITUDES:

• University degree in biology, environmental sciences, volunteer management, public engagement or a related discipline;
• Demonstrated knowledge of volunteer engagement and management; partnership development;
• Research and communication skills;
• Highly motivated and detail oriented;
• A creative, pro-active thinker;
• Superior time management skills and ability to work to meet deadlines;
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software;
• Class G unrestricted drivers license an asset;
• Committed to the mission of The Nature Conservancy of Canada.

COMPENSATION: $14/hr

How to Apply:

Please forward your resume and cover letter, indicating “YMCA Conservation Volunteer Internship” in the subject line, to lisa.mclaughlin@natureconservancy.ca

We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of Canada, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.