& Office
Type: term position (July 6 – Sept 7, 2015) / summer
Organization: Bruce Trail Conservancy
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
The Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) is a non-profit, membership-based
organization which is working to establish a conservation corridor
along the Niagara Escarpment and provide env
ironmentally responsible
public access to it via the Bruce Trail.
The BTC is seeking three enthusiastic, dynamic individuals to join our
team as Public Outreach Assistants for the summer of 2015 to implement
an on-the-Trail public outreach program, encouraging awareness of the
Bruce Trail and support for the BTC among trail users and
conservation-minded individuals and families. One position will also
involve administrative support at the BTC head office.
Pending funding, there will be three positions available:
1) Public Outreach Assistant – Field & Office (Hamilton): Temporary,
Full-time (outlined here)
2) Public Outreach Assistant – Field (Niagara Region): Temporary,
Part-time (outlined in separate posting)
3) Public Outreach Assistant – Field (Bruce Peninsula): Temporary,
Part-time (outlined in separate posting)
~~~~~~~~~~~
Public Outreach Assistant – Field & Office (Hamilton)
(Pending Funding)
Term: July 6 – Sept 7, 2015
Key Responsibilities:
• Conducting outreach at a BTC booth at multiple trailhead and
community locations along the Bruce Trail in the Hamilton, Burlington
and Milton areas.
• Raising awareness of and support for the BTC through face-to-face
conversations with Bruce Trail users and distribution of materials.
• Selling memberships and products; Maintaining accurate sales and
attendance records.
• Administrative support at the BTC head office in Hamilton:
processing of memberships/sales/donations from all three Public
Outreach Assistants; answering telephone and email inquiries; data
entry; filing etc.
• Working within a team environment and communicating effectively with
staff and volunteers
• Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
• Level of Education: Some College/Tech Training or University
• Experience in sales, customer service, marketing, fundraising,
public speaking and/or communications
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software; Experience with
databases an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interact
and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of customer service and
consistently convey a pleasant and professional manner in person, on
the phone, and by email
• Ability to work independently and be an effective self-motivator
• Excellent attention to detail, good judgement and problem-solving skills
• Experience in cash handling and reconciliation
• Physical ability and willingness to lift, move and set up 10′ x 10′
canopy and display materials
• Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and access to reliable vehicle (with
capacity to transport bulky materials)
• Willingness and ability to work weekends, including long weekends
• Familiarity with the Bruce Trail will be considered an asset
Eligibility:
• Applicants must be residents in or near Hamilton/Burlington. Must be
able to travel to BTC head office in Hamilton and directly to
trailhead/event locations along the Bruce Trail in the
Hamilton/Burlington/Milton area.
Commitment:
• 32.5 hours per week for 9 weeks starting week of July 6, 2015
• Must be available to work weekends, including long weekends.
Work week is Friday – Tuesday.
Salary: $14.00 / hr
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail, by 4:30 pm on June
9, 2015 to:
Laura Tuohy, Membership Coordinator
Bruce Trail Conservancy
Ltuohy@brucetrail.org
Position will be available pending funding.
We thank all applicants for their interest
