Position: Project Coordinator
Type: one-year contract
Organization: Evergreen http://www.evergreeen.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Evergreen is a charity that inspires action to green cities. Evergreen
strives to solve pressing urban environmental issues by bringing
people together, inspiring them with possibilities and engaging them
in identifying solutions and taking action.
This Evergreen program team member will coordinate and deliver tours
of Evergreen Brick Works and nature walks on the surrounding trails.
They will also support the development and implementation of the PanAm
Path community festival and related programming.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planning and coordination of the PanAm Path community festival (June
2015) in collaboration with other organizations
• Leading groups of 10 – 50 members of the public safely through tours
of Evergreen Brick Works as well on walks around the city and in the
surrounding ravine trails
• Outreach and relationship-building with Lower Don trail partners, as
well as internal program representatives, in support of Evergreen’s
walks and tours at Evergreen Brick Works and along the PanAm Path
• Booking, scheduling, and follow-up for public and private tours and
nature walks for all program areas
• Volunteer management, including orientation, scheduling, ongoing
training, and recognition.
• Supporting program development, outreach and marketing
• Ensuring accurate and thorough program tracking and evaluation
Competencies:
• Models Evergreen’s Core Values
• Communication. Speak, listen and write in a clear, confident,
respectful, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective
communication tools and techniques.
• Customer-focus. Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of
internal and external customers/donors to meet or exceed their
expectations and receives positive feedback from internal and external
customers/donors.
• Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to
do. Passionate and excited over work. Can-do attitude. Tenacious and
goes the distance to get something done.
• Flexibility/adaptability. Flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a
changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and
efficiency. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope
effectively with complexity and change.
• Analytical/Decision Making/Problem Solving skills. Draw insightful
conclusions from information. Assess situations to determine the
importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are
timely and in the best interests of Evergreen.
Guidelines:
Reporting Relationships:
• Supervised by: Project Manager, Evergreen Brick Works
• Supervises: title(s) of direct reports: Volunteers, part-time Tour
Guide and Walk Leaders
Qualifications:
• At least 2 years work experience in education, event management,
tour-guiding, customer service, project coordination or similar;
• Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills;
• Strong outreach and collaboration skills; able to work effectively
with diverse colleagues and stakeholders;
• Track record offering a respectful and welcoming experience to
diverse community members, regardless of income, abilities, age,
cultural/ethnic background, or gender.
• Proven organizational, time-management and planning skills, with
demonstrated ability to prioritize well and meet strict deadlines;
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office), social media skills, and
familiarity with databases;
• Solid knowledge of urban ecology and sustainability issues, a strong asset.
• CPR and first-aid, an asset
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, an asset.
• Bi- or Mulit-lingual, an asset
Working conditions:
• Working outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather
• Hours will vary seasonally, with some evening and weekend work
required. Must be available most Sunday mornings.
Physical requirements:
• Walking 3-10 km on uneven trails, with some short breaks
• Office work
Terms of contract:
• One year contract, June 2014 through July 2015
• Approximately 16-32 hrs/week
Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to:
humanresources@evergreen.ca
Please Reference “Project Coordinator” in the subject line.
By Mail to Attention: Human Resources
Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8
Evergreen welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds
and is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as
required under Evergreens Accommodation policy. Applicants please make
your needs known in advance.
We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, only
those selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls
please.
