Outreach Coordinator

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

 

The Ecology Action Centre is seeking a full-time Outreach Coordinator for a permanent position in the Fern Lane Office. The role is focused on volunteer coordination and event planning. Approximately 300 volunteers work with the EAC in a wide variety of roles. Volunteers bring grass roots engagement to our work, allow us to be effective with our resources, amplify the efforts of our staff, and bring a greater diversity to our organization. We hold three to five major fundraising events each year. They reflect our values and are a critical part of keeping the Centre thriving financially. Plus, they are fun and engaging. This role is a central one at the Ecology Action Centre. The Outreach Coordinator reports to the EAC’s Internal Director and works closely with the core staff team and the Volunteer Committee.

Events Coordination

• Working with volunteers to coordinate the EAC’s Green Avengers team in the Bluenose Marathon, the annual Garden Party fundraiser, Organic Christmas tree sales, and other fundraisers. Measures of success for these events include: funds raised, volunteers engaged, volunteer leadership fostered, good documentation and smooth administration.
• Assisting Board and staff to coordinate EAC’s Annual General Meeting, Annual retreat, and Holiday Open House.
• Hosting and attending events, typically during evenings and weekends.
• Coordinating one or two community outreach projects per year.
• Supporting the overall work of the EAC.
• Other duties as required.

Volunteer Coordination

• Supervising, training and recruiting a team of 10 front desk volunteers who fill a receptionist role and assist staff with a wide variety of tasks. The Volunteer Coordinator assists this team in cultivating a welcoming and professional environment at EAC.
• Connecting with, orienting and welcoming new volunteers.
• Coordinating meaningful matches between the specific skills and interests of individual volunteers from our volunteer database (350 people) with the broad variety of EAC volunteer opportunities, including event coordination, publication distribution, building maintenance, and staff requests for specific skills such as graphic design, photography, etc.
• Planning and coordinating volunteer orientation and volunteer appreciation events. Creating opportunities for staff and volunteers to mingle and get to know one another.
• Working with and building capacity with the EAC’s Volunteer Committee.
• Attending occasional volunteer fairs.

Skills and Experience

Required

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with training, supervising and motivating volunteers
• Creativity and ability to take initiative
• Experience with event planning
• Excellent organizational skills
• Environmentally concerned with knowledge of and desire to inform the public on environmental issues
• Friendly, outgoing, energetic, motivated, team orientated, conscientious, and with a sense of humour
• Ability to work independently, manage budgets, effectively manage multiple tasks and manage and use time efficiently
• Excellent outreach skills: working with the media, public speaking, facilitation, relationship building, writing
• Computer literacy in MS Office, including Word, Excel, FrontPage
• Available some evenings and weekends

Desirable

• Experience working with non-profits
• Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to fostering diverse workplaces

Start Date: Early September, 2012

Wage and Benefits: $17/hour; 35 hours/week; 4 weeks paid vacation; benefits package

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia in EAC’s wonderful green office

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:  August 3rd, 2012

Attention: Louise Hanavan, Internal Director, centre@ecologyaction.ca

We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Interviews will take place the week of August 6th.

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.

The Ecology Action Centre was founded in 1971 and is one of Nova Scotia’s most active environmental organizations. The Centre welcomes new members and volunteers: www.ecologyaction.ca.