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Description
Description of Organization
The Green Communities Association (GCA) seeks an
energetic, resourceful, innovative and creative individual
who will compliment its existing team. This is an entry-
level position in a national association providing services
to community-based environmental groups. For more
information about the GCA visit http://www.gca.ca.
The responsibilities and duties of this position will grow
to meet the specific skills and interests of the successful
intern.
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
- Conduct research as required by Green Communities
to include monitoring and evaluating GCA projects, in
particular the Active & Safe Routes to School program
in Ontario. - Work with the Active & Safe Routes to School Program
Manager to coordinate a pilot project involving two high
schools in Markham and Peterborough. - Assist the Active & Safe Routes to School Program
Manager for the Ontario Active & Safe Routes to School
program, including International Walk to School Day.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Work or volunteer experience in a non-profit setting
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, decision-making and
an excellent team player - Demonstrated ability to organize community-wide
outreach and education programs - Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation,
interpersonal, computer literacy (spreadsheet and word
processing) - Post secondary education in a relevant field (environment,
ecology, biology, administration, etc.) - General understanding and commitment to environment
and social change resulting in environmental benefits - Internet research skills
- Artistic abilities and knowledge of electronic graphics
packages would be a plus - Effective time management skills
* This position is made possible through funding from
Energy Pathways Inc. and the Climate Change Action
Fund.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible candidates must have an established Employment
Insurance benefit claim, OR one that has ended within the
last 3 years, OR have established a maternity or parental
claim within the past 5 years, after which they remained
out of the labour market to care for the child and are now
seeking to re-enter the labour force.
HOW TO APPLY
Send resume and cover letter no later than 28 July 2003 to
Sharyn Inward; sharyn@gca.ca or fax (705) 745-7294.