Environmental Programming Assistant (Full-Time Seasonal)
Term: 30 hours/week May 3 – Aug 30
Eligibility: age 30 & under (see below)
Organization: AWARE – Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment
Location: Whistler, British Columbia
About AWARE:
The Association of Whistler Area Residents for the Environment (AWARE) is Whistler’s environmental charity, currently celebrating its 30th year. We work to progress community-scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time. Climate Change. Habitat Fragmentation. Biodiversity Loss. Wildlife. Water. Waste. We work independently and with others to connect people with nature and build more sustainable communities.
Every member of our small but dedicated team has the opportunity to create change from within the programs they work on – whether inspiring future generations to care about the environment, helping people grow local organic food, or supporting businesses to reduce waste. We find ways to connect with the things people care about and focus on finding shared values – as a route to changing behaviours and shifting unsustainable cultural norms. AWARE is looking for a driven, accountable and knowledgeable individual to join our team as an Environmental Programming Assistant.
The Position:
The Environmental Programming Assistant works to engage residents and visitors in the Whistler resort community in local environmental projects, programs and events. This is a great opportunity for those interested in learning about the delivery of programming which speaks to a charitable mandate and engagement of varied stakeholder groups such as partners, funders and community members. This position offers 30 hours per week for a term of 16 weeks starting May 3th, 2019 through to August 30th, 2019.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the AWARE team in the delivery of 2019 projects, ongoing programs and education events
- Support the delivery of programs such as community gardens; kids nature programs; zero waste initiatives; film and workshop series; and interpreted nature hike programs.
- Work with project delivery staff and stakeholders to input into a diverse mix of programming at various phases of delivery, including involvement in project planning and improvement meetings
- Collaborate as needed with lead project delivery staff to help create awareness and communications tools to encourage public participation in new and existing programs.
The nature of this position is such that the successful candidate will engage with the full range of 23+ local environmental initiatives AWARE works on in the Whistler community. As such it is a great way to get a breadth of experience in a short timeframe. Upon starting in the role the successful candidate will work with the Executive Director to develop a work plan for the term of the position to ensure learning and professional development outcomes are clearly defined and can be demonstrated.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates will have an interest in natural sciences or communications; have strong computer skills; a broad understanding of media and other communications channels; and a keen interest in the Whistler community and environmental issues. The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organized, detail oriented, flexible and responsive working style
- Experience in multichannel content creation
- Experience with creating compelling messages for different target audiences
- Knowledge and understanding of content distribution strategies and tactics
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and graphic design software
- Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, or public relations an asset
- Experience working with media, as well as an interest in the Whistler lifestyle, are strong assets
We believe the following skills, strengths and interests will help you thrive in this role:
- Accountability – you work hard, have fun and take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, you get things done and you don’t need someone looking over your shoulder
- Consultation – you understand the value of partnership and understand how to work with others to identify and resolve complex and sensitive issues
- Research and analysis – you can examine data, grasp the issues, and draw conclusions to ultimately solve problems
- Self-directed – you thrive in a self-directed environment, enabling growth and success isn’t something you wait for other people to do
- Communication – you can clearly and accurately convey information to a variety of audiences using the tools necessary, engaging people to ensure the message is understood while being yourself and a net generator of positive energy
- Creative and Innovative Thinking – you develop fresh ideas that provide solutions for communities and people facing complex challenges
Please Note:
This position is funding dependent. In order to be eligible for funding applicants need to:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
*International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant interest and experience by email to ngriffiths@awarewhistler.org . We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please reference Posting No. 19-06 in your application. Application deadline is March 15, 2019.