Type: summer job / summer student position
Organization: GreenHere http://GreenHere.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Start Date: June 1, 2015 (Start can be delayed for 8-12 wk contract position)
Wage rate: To be negotiated
Application Closing Date: Thursday March 26, 2015 by 5pm
GreenHere is a registered charity dedicated to increasing green space
in Toronto’s neighbourhoods. Working together to improve the
environment and safeguard the health and wellness of all residents,
GreenHere’s mission is to increase green infrastructure by advocating,
planting, and caring for the urban forest. By planting trees today and
developing tree stewardship programs, we are protecting urban
ecosystems and long-term air quality for generations to come.
This summer GreenHere will be continuing its PLAYbynature Project with
a series of POP UP Adventure Playgrounds for children that are
produced in public parks and Toronto Community Housing green spaces in
companion with a green space consultation process to engage community
members in planning for better outdoor play provision & improved
recreational enjoyment for all community members.
POP UP ADVENTURE PLAY CO-ORDINATION Responsibilities
• Work with Executive Director and Project Director to plan and
co-ordinate POP UP Adventure Days, including materials donations,
social media and event promotion, and volunteer management
• Assist with all duties related to delivering the POP UP event,
including loading and unloading of materials, safety procedures,
playwork leadership and outreach with parents on the day of the event
• Assist in the preparation of training materials related to playwork
and “loose parts” play
• Work with E.D. and Project Director to plan and co-ordinate FOLLOW
UP park consultations, connecting with local Councillors’ offices,
Parks staff and communities
• Assist with outreach, planning and co-ordination of FOLLOW UP parks
consultations
• Assist with outreach and co-lead corporate volunteering stewardship
days in local parks.
• Assist with the pre-employment youth who will volunteer in July.
• Participate in/co-lead POP UP Adventure Days and workshops, as
required this summer
• Apply safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all
duties, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Create, update and distribute communication, educational and event
materials, including flyers, brochures, translations, Facebook and
website input, video documentation and editing
• Assist with various administrative duties and other tasks to support
GreenHere.
Qualifications
• Full-time student returning to full-time studies in Sept. 2015
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada.
• Education and/or experience in working with children in outdoor activities
• Education and/or experience in environmental planning for children
• Ability to speak a second language (especially Spanish, Arabic,
Italian, Portuguese, South Asian i.e. Gujarati and Tamil and Asian
languages i.e. Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Korean) is
considered an asset
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Interest in community development and community health; the
connection between wellness and urban green spaces
• Experience working with a not for profit (work or volunteer) is
considered an asset.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and
should be physically fit (must be able to lift, carry, stand and walk
approximately 5 hours/day- with breaks)
• Respect for diverse cultures and ability to work well with people of
different social, cultural and educational backgrounds, working within
an anti-oppression framework
• Able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Able to work occasional evenings and several weekends
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of graphics, visual and video documentation software applications
• Understanding of child development and supervision issues; interest
in playwork principles
• Self-motivated, creative and critical thinker with an attention to detail
• Adaptability, able to work in a variety of conditions
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
To Apply
Email Brenda Simon, Director, GreenHere’s PLAYbynature Project:
Brenda@playbynature.org
or Mail /drop off at: GreenHere, 226 Albany Avenue, Toronto M5R 3C6