Communications and Outreach Co-ordinator

Background:

Kawartha Heritage Conservancy (KHC) is a dynamic new land trust with a geographic area of interest that encompasses the City of
Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough County and portions of the Region of Durham and the Counties of Northumberland, Hastings and
Haliburton. KHCs mandate is to identify, conserve and restore the natural environment and heritage sites of the Kawartha region,
including sites of ecological, scientific, scenic, open space, historic, architectural or archaeological interest. Further objects include
cooperation with individuals, organizations, government agencies, conservation authorities and others having similar aims and to
encourage them in their activities. To this end KHC is initiating a Professional Advisors Program which will inform, train and support
such advisors in land and finance related businesses about new provincial conservation easement legislation, Ecogift income tax
measures, reforms to property tax incentives, changed provincial planning policies, and the emergence of a network of land trusts
throughout Ontario and specifically the services of KHC.

Duties:

KHC is seeking a motivated, energetic individual for the position of Communications and Outreach Co-ordinator who will be based in
Peterborough. The successful candidate will have experience in land trust operations and coordinating outreach programs. Reporting
to the KHC Board, the individual will:

• Develop briefing information ( PowerPoint presentations on CD; brochures and video displays) on the following: land trusts and
  what they can do (land securement through ownership or easements); income tax advantages associated with Ecogifts; other tax
  advantages related to charitable giving and bequests of money and land for conservation; tools and best practices for conservation
  planning; property tax incentive programs for conservation land and heritage buildings;
• contact professional advisors in the field (e.g. lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, appraisers, real estate agents and
  planners) with the objective of describing these conservation initiatives and how they can be integrated into their clients plans if they
  purchase ecologically sensitive sites;
• prepare workshops, displays, and presentations for the professional community and present at key professional forums and
  public meetings;
• set up an ongoing advisory service between KHC, the general public and the professional service sector to describe changes
  in the barriers and incentives to conservation;
• establish a web based Conservation Buyer Program designed to match prospective land owners who share a commitment to
  conservation with priority lands that contribute to a regional natural heritage system;
• pursue other research initiatives and community, government and financial partnerships as directed by the Board.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with environmental issues, land use planning and land trust operations.
• Proficient with computers, email, Internet and communications software.
• Experience in event planning.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Must be a strategic thinker and committed to conservation issues
• Must be a leader who collaborates and communicates openly
• Must be self-confident with an independent work style
• Must be willing to take responsibility, to go the extra mile to find and implement creative solutions.

This is a one year contract position with a salary commensurate with experience up to $30,000.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume with detailed information about your qualifications and
experience and the names of three references and their contact information to:

Barbara Heidenreich
President, Kawartha Heritage Conservancy

Resumes and references will be accepted until November 29, 2002, but not
later.

Please do not send resumes and references by mail or by fax. Only
electronic applications will be accepted.

We will verify receipt of all applications by email.