TREC / SolarShare ,Summer Outreach Coordinator Jobs in Canada

TREC Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC) is an incorporated,
not-for-profit organization that has been working for more than 10
years to develop co-operatively owned renewable energy projects in
Ontario and to educate about renewable energy, conservation, and the
community power model.

Summary of Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain experience in the field of
renewable energy and/ or social finance? TREC is looking for a
results-driven individual with experience in a related field to
support a sales and marketing campaign for SolarShare. The Outreach
Coordinator is responsible for organizing events, volunteers, and
recruiting new co-op members to invest in Solar Bonds during our busy
event season from May-August.

Successful candidates will be organized, independent, quick on their
feet, and have some experience planning community events. The position
involves planning and coordination at the TREC office in downtown
Toronto and travel within the GTA on evenings and weekends. A valid G
license and access to a vehicle is an asset.

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate events including researching opportunities, scheduling,
managing a budget, organizing logistics, promoting, and setting up
exhibitor booth.
• Organize volunteer schedules and assist with volunteer recruitment
and training
• Assist with the sale of SolarShare bonds
• Collect content and images for media releases, blogs, and social media
• Administrative activities such as tracking results and ordering supplies
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience
• Strong sales and/or customer service background
• Experience with grassroots marketing event coordination
• Knowledge of the renewable energy industry and policy environment in Ontario
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated and independent worker
• Confident public speaking ability
• Graphic design skills an asset

Deadline:

All applications must be submitted by April 13 at 5pm. NOTE:
Applicants are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter as
soon as possible as interviews will begin before the posting deadline.

Instructions

– Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to the attention of
Julie Leach:
jobs@trec.on.ca

– Please compile a cover letter and resume in PDF and send as a single
attachment. Use your full name as the file name.

– In your cover letter, please address how you would be successful in
marketing SolarShare to relevant audiences.

– Confirm if you have a valid G driver’s license.

– You will be expected to familiarize yourself with the SolarShare
website http://www.solarbonds.ca

– We thank you for your application but only those chosen for an
interview will be contacted; no phone calls please.

– TREC is fully committed to equal employment opportunity.