EVergreen,Project Assistant Job Vacancy in Canada

Position: Project Assistant
Organization: Evergreen http://www.evergreen.ca
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Evergreen is a charity that inspires action to green cities. Evergreen
strives to solve pressing urban environmental issues by bringing
people together, inspiring them with po

ssibilities and engaging them
in identifying solutions and taking action.

Overview: This Halifax position is an opportunity for a motivated
individual to assist with the outreach, planning and implementation of
100in1Day Halifax – a one day festival of citizen-driven action on
June 6, 2015. S/he will also work closely with Evergreen staff in the
Toronto office.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the development and execution of Halifax festival, including
workshops, citizen engagement efforts, launch event, and outreach as
assigned
• Help build relationships with external parties to collaborate on the
planning and delivery of selected projects
• Provide Communications team with project information as required;
support the development of promotional materials
• Coordinate media outreach and publicity
• Monitor the 100in1Day email account and respond to inquires
• Develop systems for tracking project deliverables and outcomes
• Track expenses and manage project budgets
• Support program fundraising, including contributions to grant
proposals and reports
• Represent Evergreen and 100in1Day at public events
• Train and supervise volunteers as required

Models Evergreen’s Core Values
• Collaboration, innovation, accountability and systems approach

Position-Specific Competencies:
• Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to
do. Passionate and excited over work. Can-do attitude, goes the
distance to get something done.
• Communication. Clear communicator, good listener and proficient in
the use of social media
• Collaborative: Build solid relationships with a diversity of
partners at the community and professional levels
• Creative: Bring new ideas and non-traditional approaches to
delivering projects and solving problems
• Detail oriented: ability to keep clear and up to date records

Qualifications:
• 2 years post-secondary education or equivalent relevant experience
• Proven organizational skills and ability to put ideas into action
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; active user
of social media
• Experience facilitating workshops and outreach activities to diverse
audiences
• Experience working with volunteers
• Computer literacy and fluency with Microsoft Office required
• Familiarity with Evergreen’s work and mission an asset
• Valid drivers’ license an asset

Working conditions:
• Generally working 16 hours a week from home with some evening and
weekend work.
• Ability to travel throughout the HRM

Guidelines:

Reporting Relationship: Supervised by: Program Coordinator, Halifax Region

Terms: This is a part-time consultant position; January 2015 to June 30th 2015.

Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to:
halifax@evergreen.ca
Please Reference “Project Assistant” in the subject line

By Mail to Attention: Human Resources
Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8

Evergreen welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds
and is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as
required under Evergreens Accommodation policy.  Applicants please
make your needs known in advance.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, only
those selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls
please.

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