Education Program Support Staff
Organization: Green Venture http://www.greenventure.ca
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Overall responsibility
The Education Program Support Staff will lead EcoHouse school tours,
Green Venture presentations, and
assist with special events. Due to
the high level of public interaction this position requires a dynamic,
flexible, high energy personality.
Key areas of responsibility
EcoHouse Tours and Green Venture Presentations
• Lead EcoHouse tours for school classes and community groups
• Set up and take down of tour activities
• Deliver environmental conservation presentations to school classes
and other community groups
• Assist with research and development of new education activities as needed
• Assist and attend special events as needed
CURRENT Program INVOLVEMENT
• EcoHouse Tours
• Green Venture Presentations
• Special Events
General
• Data entry and upkeep of the organization’s databases, ensuring a
high level of accuracy
• Work in compliance with the Health & Safety Act and regulations
Consults with
• Education Coordinator
• Executive Director
• Green Venture program staff
Reports to
• Education Coordinator
Terms of employment
• On-call temporary position
• 0-25 hours per week, not to exceed 650 hours per calendar year
(please note: March – June is our busiest season)
• $16.50 per hour
• Schedule will be provided 2 weeks in advance whenever possible
• Hours will vary, including evenings and weekends
Qualifications
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience teaching/mentoring/working with
children ages 6-14
• Experience presenting to large groups of children and/or adults
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
• Proven adaptability
• Time management skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Basic knowledge of local environmental issues
Assets
• Bachelor of Education
• Valid “G” license accompanied by a good driving record
• Valid First Aid Certification
TO APPLY
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and
cover letter to Virginia Stonehouse at:
education@greenventure.ca
by Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 at 11:59 pm (EST).
Green Venture is committed to providing safe environments for
children. The successful candidate will be required to provide a
current Police Criminal Record Check. Employment will be conditional
on a satisfactory outcome of the background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
Green Venture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
