Position: Summer Student: Community Animator
Organization: Not Far From The Tree (project of Tides Canada Initiatives)
Website: http://www.notfarfromthetree.org
Location: Toronto, Ontario
30 hours per week for 6 weeks
Position Overview:
Not Far From The Tree, a project of Tides Canada Initiatives Society,
puts Toronto’s abundanc
e of local fruit to good use by picking and
sharing the bounty. We engage and mobilize Torontonians to steward the
food-producing trees in our urban forest. Our innovative and
award-winning programs promote urban ecology, activate local food and
build social cohesion.
The Community Animator will work with the Community Engagement
Specialist to organize and run fruit-themed community engagement
activities, enhance outreach initiatives, and support Not Far From The
Tree’s volunteer team.
Applications Due: Friday, May 30th
Anticipated Start Date: Mid-June
Location: Toronto, ON (office located at Richmond Street and Spadina Avenue)
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead teams of volunteers at fruit harvesting events, ensuring a fun
and safe experience
• Assist with outreach initiatives with a focus on inclusivity and
reaching out to new Canadians
• Assist with volunteer management activities such as recruitment,
training, recognition and evaluation
• Support staff in the preparation and running of special events
Requirements:
This position is made possible with support from Canada Summer Jobs
and only applicants who meet all of the following criteria will be
considered:
• Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year
• Intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic
year
• Is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP, vocational or
technical program
• Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee
protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work according to the provincial legislation and
regulations
Qualifications:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and manage time effectively
• Interest in community building, environmental sustainability and/or
food security
• Experience working in an office environment an asset
Compensation: $11/hour,30 hours/week
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to
pickme@notfarfromthetree.org
by Friday, May 30th and include
“Community Animator” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please
include your responses to the following questions:
1. Do you meet the Canada Summer Jobs requirements outlined above?
2. What interests you most about this position?
3. Based on the responsibilities and qualifications, why are you a
strong candidate?
Not Far From The Tree is a project of Tides Canada Initiatives Society
and the selected candidate will become an employee of TCI. For more
information, please go to http://tidescanada.org/projects/
Our sincere appreciation to all those expressing interest in the
position, however, only those applicants invited for an interview will
be contacted.
We will accept applications until the position is filled.
