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Description
Greenest City is a non-profit, environmental organization
dedicated to building healthy, livable urban environments.
Established in late 1995, Greenest Citys approach is to
create networks and partnerships that enable communities
or neighbourhoods to identify environmental issues affecting their quality of life, develop appropriate solutions, and take
the necessary steps to effect healthy change. The result is
cleaner air, more green space, safer streets for walking and
biking, and helping to cope with climate change through
more efficient energy use and conservation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director is responsible for:
* Building and maintaining stakeholder and media relations
* Supporting the volunteer Board of Directors and committees
* Managing daily operations, personnel, and financial resources
* Providing leadership and vision in the implementation of the
strategic plan
* Identifying fundraising opportunities
* Supporting program implementation
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
* A post secondary degree or equivalent and 3-5 years
relevant experience in a non-profit organization
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience working
independently and in a team environment
* Experience in organizational capacity building
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Experience with media and marketing
* Experience with different kinds of fundraising (e.g. grant
proposals, sponsorships, etc.)
* Proven experience in program development and
implementation
* Demonstrated experience in financial management,
budget, and proposal preparation
* Strong knowledge of urban environmental issues,
preferably in one of Greenest Citys focus areas
* Strong leadership and problem solving skills
This position reports to the Board of Directors. Salary is
commensurate with experience. Start date is early to mid- October.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
No phone calls please. We appreciate the interest of all
applicants, but regret that only those selected for interviews
will be contacted.
Please send cover letter, rsum, and salary expectations by
September 1, 2002 to:
Hiring Committee
Greenest City Environmental Organization
244 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, Ontario M5A 2G2
Email: info@greenestcity.org
Fax: 416-922-7636