Major Responsibilities:
• Supports the expansion of children’s gardens and/or environmental programs city-wide
• Assists in preparation and delivery of staff training in local ecology, organic gardening, children’s environmental programming
• Supports the administration, coordination and delivery of Children’s Garden & Exploring Toronto Programs and community events
• Researches, coordinates, produces and distributes supplies and resources for staff training, program development, special projects, promotion, reports and expansion
• Assists and supports garden site design, preparation, planting, development, harvest and maintenance
• Assists with coordination of program staff, volunteers, partnerships, sponsorships and program documentation
• Liaises with parents, schools, community agencies, recreation staff and the public
• Assists with reports
• Responsible for office and clerical duties, including typing, filing, faxing, account keeping and database maintenance
Qualifications:
• Experience in developing, coordinating and delivering children’s recreational programming for children ages 3-12
• Ability to work with, coordinate and supervise people of all ages, including children, youth and staff
• Experience in organic gardening and garden design
• Experience coordinating staff and volunteers
• Experience and/or interest in outdoor environmental programming
• Experience working independently as well as in groups
• Administrative, organizational, researching, budgeting and accounting skills
• Excellent written, communication, presentation and public relations skills
• Knowledge of local ecology, environmental issues and Toronto’s heritage an asset
• Solid experience with office computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet)
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR C
• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License
• Willing to work up to 40 hrs per week
Period of Employment
• April 10, 2012 to September 7, 2012 (possible occasional hours in Sept/Oct if available)
• 30-40 hours/week, primarily weekdays 9-4pm
• some evening and/or weekend work will be required
Location
• High Park and other locations across Toronto
Wage
• $16.22 – $ 17.07 per hour
Application Deadline
February 7, 2012 is the deadline for applications. Applications received after the deadline are welcome and will be considered if necessary. An application form must accompany all resumes and is available on-line at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/hiringnow/index.htm . Applications must be returned to 150 Borough Dr., 5th Floor, Toronto, ON, M1P 4N7, c/o Stella Warwar, or faxed to 416-396-5121. For more information regarding the position please contact 416-392-1329 or email kidsgrow@toronto.ca .
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
