Organization: Thinkwell Shift
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Thinkwell Shift (“Shift”) is a behavior change company that specializes in
resource conservation. We create strategies that encourage people to make
lasting changes in their daily lives to conserve resou
rces such as water,
energy, and waste. Shift is looking for like-minded individuals who can work
exceptionally well independently and remotely, but who also enjoy being part of
a small, dedicated team. Shift is looking for public engagement orientated
individuals who enjoy working with youth.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Participate in the development and deployment of recruitment strategies for
the 2016-2017 program.
• Promote energy efficiency and a culture of conservation throughout the
province.
• Work to actively recruit new schools, and re-register schools that
participated in the program in the previous school year.
• Research, development and creation of resources.
• Introduce program goals, logistics, and resources to new and returning
schools.
• Provide on-the-ground advice, support, and mentorship to participating
schools throughout the school year.
• Forge, maintain, and strengthen relationships with the school community
(students, teachers, administrators, parents), partners, and other
stakeholders.
• Help implement pilot projects, new resources, and baseline and end-of-year
surveys and other evaluation methods.
• Participate in meetings with the program team in Halifax as required.
• Write small stories for website and social media.
• Contribute to the development of web, social media, and printed content for
the program.
School Engagement Officers will be assigned and responsible for a specific
region in the province, ideally corresponding to the region in which they live.
Please indicate in your cover letter which region you would be most interested
in working: HRM/Eastern Shore/Central Nova Scotia; Northern Nova Scotia;
Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP), which is province-wide. We will do
our utmost to accommodate these preferences if possible; however, successful
candidates must demonstrate a willingness to travel throughout the province as
required.
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING
• Degree in Education, Environmental Management/Studies, or related field (or
equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience working with children and youth (elementary, junior, and/or senior
high school students) in a school setting and/or programming capacity.
• Strong time management, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Personal commitment to leading a sustainable lifestyle desired; expertise in
environmental studies would be an asset.
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License, access to a safe and reliable vehicle,
and ability to travel throughout the province as required.
• Experience delivering youth programs with an environmental focus would be
considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia school system and/or curriculum outcomes and
lesson plan development would be considered an asset.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is mandatory for applicants interested in the
CSAP position; it is considered an asset for the other two Engagement Officer
positions.
• A criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check, will be
required before beginning work in schools.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and résumé (merged as one document)
electronically to:
olga@thinkwellresearch.ca
with the subject line School Engagement Officer. Applications will be accepted
until August 26, 2016.
We thank every last one of you for applying. Only those who are selected for an
interview will be contact.