Manager, Markets & Public Events
Organization: Evergreen
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
The primary focus being on Farmer’s Market, Markets, and Public Events
at Evergreen Brick Works. They will be responsible for project
management and facilitation. Working with team leaders to support
Evergreen Brick Works programming, marketing and outreach strategies.
Responsibilities
• Project development and delivery of Farmer’s Market, Markets, and
Public Events.
• Develop relationships with external parties to collaborate on the
planning, funding and delivery of selected projects
• Provide communications team with project information as required;
support the development of promotional materials
• Support program tracking, evaluation and progress against
Evergreen’s strategic objectives
• Track expenses and manage project budgets
• Support program fundraising, including contributions to grant
proposals and reports
• Represent Evergreen at public events related to the Evergreen Brick
Works portfolio
• Create and Implement process improvements
• Participate in emergency management planning and support flood
preparation, evacuation and clean-up activities as needed
• Support public event/program coordination and effective delivery on
site, working closely with events staff to support events
• Supervise interns and volunteers as required
Competencies:
• Models Evergreen’s Core Values
• Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Planning/Organization/Project Management. Determine strategies to
move the organization forward, set goals and focus on priorities,
create/implement action plans/budgets, document, evaluate, learn.
Guidelines:
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
• A post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience
• 1 – 3 years’ work experience in event management, program delivery,
project management or similar;
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office), social media skills, and
familiarity with databases;
• Interest in/knowledge of environmental issues with emphasis Farmers’
Markets, Public Markets and food systems issues.
• Strong leadership skills, highly organized, creative and self-motivated
• Excellent conflict management skills
• Ability to work with individuals of all ages, cultures, backgrounds
and abilities
Asset
• Previous experience managing Farmer Markets, Markets, and Public Events
• Experience in food service management / Food Handling Certification
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Additional languages
Working conditions:
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Lifting heavy objects on a regular basis (able to set up and move
tables or tents as needed)
• Able to work weekends and evenings.
Terms of contract:
• Contract Full Time 1 year contract
Reporting Relationships:
• Supervised by: Senior Manager Public Engagement and Food
Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to:
humanresources@evergreen.ca
Please Reference “Markets & Public Events” 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.
