GreenHere Parks Planning & Event Co-ordination Job Vacancy in Canada

Job Title: Parks Planning
& Event Co-ordination Intern, Summer 2014
Organization: GreenHere
Website: http://www.greenhere.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Start Date: May 26, 2014 (Start can be delayed for 8 wk contract position)
Wage rate: To be negotiated
Application Closing Date: Monday May, 12, 2014 by 5pm

GreenHere is a registered charity dedicated to increasing green space
in Toronto’s Davenport neighbourhoods. As neighbours working together
to improve the environment and

safeguard the health of all residents,
GreenHere’s mission is to increase green infrastructure for Davenport
neighbourhoods 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 is launching a series of POP UP Adventure
Playgrounds for children that are produced in companion with a series
of Walk & Talks to engage community members in greenspace planning for
better outdoor play provision & improved recreational enjoyment for
all community members.

PARKS PLANNING & EVENT CO-ORDINATION Responsibilities
• Work with Executive Director, local Councillors’ offices, Parks
staff and communities to complete any design, consultation, drawings
etc. required for Walk & Talks
• Create reforestation plans for area parks + greenspaces where the
Walk & Talks take place.
• Assist with event planning of POP Ups, co-rodinating donations &
volunteer playwork trainings.
• Co-lead corporate volunteering stewardship days in local parks.
• Assist with the pre-employment youth who will volunteer in July.
• Participate in/co-lead corporate 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 (flyers, brochures, translations and website input)
• Assist other GreenHere staff with various administrative duties
• Assist with other tasks to support GreenHere

Qualifications
• Full-time student returning to full-time studies in Sept. 2014
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Canada.
• Resident of the Davenport community (Dovercourt to CNR/CPR tracks;
Bloor to St Clair) preferred
• Ability to speak a second language preferred (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 urban forestry issues,
experience in these areas and 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 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 weekends
• Education & practical knowledge of planning,
architecture/horticulture and design disciplines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• CAD and digital GIS mapping
• Understanding of environmental and urban forestry issues
• 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