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Please find below job descriptions for three job openings at the Ecology Action Centre. Note that the deadlines are early next week! Alexandra Fischer TRAX Project Coordinator Ecology Action Centre Emissions Testing Clinic Organiser The Ecology Action Centre, along with Environment Canada, are hosting a vehicle emissions testing clinic on the weekend of May 22 and 23. There have been clinics held in the past in Halifax, so this year’s event can be modeled after the others to a certain extent. The organiser will : - Find a location for the clinic - Organize and carry out communications strategy - Organize and carry out vehicle emissions testing clinic itself - Coordinate volunteers - Liase with Environment Canada testing team - Find additional sponsors Fri. April 26 to May 23, plus some follow-up work Contract: $1200- $1500.00 Ideally, the contractor will have access to a computer, phone line, etc. and will work out of his or her home or office as space is extremely limited at the Ecology Action Centre. Advice will be provided by the Transportation Issues Committee. The contractor will be self motivated, knowledgable about climate change and vehicle emissions. Please send a cover letter and resume by email to trax@istar.ca by Monday, April 22nd at 12:00 pm. Anti-Idling Project Coordinator Job Description Full-time position available for 12 weeks with the Ecology Action Centre’s Transportation Committee. We are looking for a Project Coordinator to work on a project to reduce vehicle idling among fleets within the Halifax Regional Municipality. We are looking for someone who is passionate about, knowledgeable and experienced in sustainable transportation issues. The project includes undertaking background interviews and research, working with fleet managers and employees, delivering anti-idling workshops, distributing anti-idling brochures and displays, evaluating the impact of the project and producing a final report. Skills: · Knowledge and interest in environmental issues, including transportation issues · Strong public speaking skills with the ability to persuade and motivate people to make personal changes · Ability to work independently and conscientiously without supervision · Computer literacy in MS Office, including Word, familiarity with e-mail and Internet · Good writing skills · Experience in advocacy and lobbying an asset · Persistent, optimistic approach, with ability to find new ways to solve problems The position is from May 15-August 15, and pays $15 per hour, 35 hours per week. Please apply by submitting a cover letter and CV to: TRAX re. Anti-Idling Project Manager Ecology Action Centre 1568 Argyle St., Suite 31 Halifax NS B3J 2B3 E-mail: trax@istar.ca F: (902) 422-6410 Application deadline: Thurs. April 25, 2002, 12:00 pm. (noon) Interviews will be held the week of April 29-May 3 . Bike Again! Job Description Part-Time Coordinator for Bike Again! Community Project of the Ecology Action Centre The Bike Again! Community project recycles used bicycles and provides them to people who will use the bike as their primary mode of transportation. Bike Again has been run by volunteers since its inception in the fall of 2000 and is now in need of a part time coordinator. Job duties will include: · coordination of volunteers (organize bike fix up days) · advertising the program to increase bike donations · working with Bike Again! steering committee to enhance the existing · program and develop fund raising initiatives · develop and administer survey to people receiving bikes through the · program to determine emission reductions through increasing cycling as a · primary mode of transportation · locate suitable workshop space or permanent location for the project · organize bikes and bike parts Qualifications (three of the following are sufficient) · passion for cycling · knowledge of climate change issues · knowledge of bike mechanics · self motivated and organized · experience with volunteer coordination Coordinator will be expected to work independently, with support from the Bike Again Steering committee. Coordinator should have access to a computer and internet independent of the Ecology Action Centre. 17 hours per week @$15.00/hr May 1st 2002 - October 31st 2002 We regret that only applicants who are short-listed for this position will be contacted. -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- SUST-MAR TIP: to leave the list, PLEASE send "unsubscribe sust-mar" (or unsubscribe sust-mar-digest") to majordomo@chebucto.ca -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
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