Part time position in Halifax

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY from GoodWorkCanada.ca

Position: Steer Clean Program Manager (part-time)
Program: Steer Clean http://www.steerclean.ca
Organization: Ecology Action Centre http://www.ecologyaction.ca
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Date posted to GoodWorkCanada.ca: Dec 20, 2006
Application deadline: 4pm, Jan 2, 2007
Start date: Jan 15, 2007

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) was established in 1971
and is Nova Scotia's largest and most active environmental
organization. Our work includes sustainable transportation,
marine, wilderness, forestry, urban issues, sustainable food
production, alternative energy, coastal habitat protection,
green building education, and more.

Our Transportation Issues Committee is seeking an
outgoing, organized and self-motivated person to fill the
position of Steer Clean Program Manager. This position
involves implementing and assisting with the marketing
and evaluation of the Steer Clean vehicle scrappage
program. The successful candidate will work closely with
and report to the Steer Clean Program Coordinator.
For further information on Steer Clean's work to improve
air quality by providing Nova Scotians information and
incentives to move their old cars off the road visit:
http://www.steerclean.ca

Specific responsibilities of this position are:

* Respond to public inquiries
* Ensure removal and disposal of retired vehicles
* Network with other community groups, sponsors,
funders, and vehicle scrappage programs elsewhere
in the country
* Assist with program marketing and public education
* Assist with proposal writing and sponsorship
development
* Assist with funding and financial reports
* Assist with development and implementation of
program evaluation
* Attend monthly Transportation Issue Committee
meetings
* Participate in and support the overall work of the EAC

Qualifications and skills required:

* Planning and organizational skills such as managing
priorities, completing action plans, and working
independently
* Excellent communication skills including writing skills
and people skills
* An understanding of the environmental issues related to
active and sustainable transportation
* Computer literacy
* Experience working in nonprofit, volunteer-driven
organization
* Experience in program evaluation, proposal writing
and/or marketing would be an asset

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Part-time (20 hours per week) at $15.00 per hour
Position starts January 15th and runs until March 31st
with the possibility of a one year contract renewal
contingent on funding.

TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter and resume to:
Maggy Burns
Steer Clean Program Coordinator
2705 Fern Lane
Halifax, NS B3K 4L3
steerclean@ecologyaction.ca
Fax: (902) 405-3716

DUE BY: 4pm, January 2nd 2007

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