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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Regional Project Coordinator OPPORTUNITIES
Sustainable Campuses
Sierra Youth Coalition EMPLOYMENT
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Job Classification: Student Positions
Late September 2004 to April 2005
part-time
Position Title: Atlantic Regional Coordinator,
Sustainable Campuses
Application Deadline: September 20th, 2004
Wage: $12.50/hour
The Sierra Youth Coalition is looking to hire a Regional Coordinator for the
Atlantic provinces. This individual will be integral in spreading the
tremendous successes of the Greening the Ivory Towers project. The ideal
candidate is a motivated, inspired and knowledgeable student, has been
active in the sustainable campuses movement, and has previous experience
with SYC programs. As this is a demanding project with huge rewards it is
desired that successful applicants not have a full/heavy course load.
Project Overview:
The Sustainable Campuses project is currently one of SYC’s main focus areas.
The project seeks to inspire, inform, train, and support Canadian students
in the pursuit of social and environmental change through their campus. The
Sustainable Campuses project aims to promote a systematic approach to change
in campus practices. It promotes students’ efforts to work within the
systems of their educational institutions in order to create permanent,
institutionalized mechanisms to ensure sustainability.
In 2003, the Sierra Youth Coalition launched an innovative project to assist
students, faculty and administration in increasing the sustainability of
Canadian post-secondary institutions through improved understanding of their
ecological, economical and social impacts. That is the goal of Greening the
Ivory Towers: Academia to Action.
This project uses Canada’s first academically developed Campus
Sustainability Assessment Framework (CSAF) to assist universities in
accurately understanding their socio-economic and environmental impacts. The
CSAF was designed to offer support, resources and assistance in developing
solutions that address overarching structural problems in society, as well
as striving to facilitate institutional and lifestyle changes.
Responsibilities:
1) To work closely with a minimum of 3 campuses at implementing the
Greening the Ivory Towers project;
2) To recruit volunteers to help oversee the project on each campus;
3) To train campus community members of conducting audits, setting
processes and strategic planning;
4) Outreach to participants within and outside the current Sustainable
Campuses Network;
5) Report regularly to National Coordinator and participate
consistently on Regional Coordinator calls;
6) Network with regional groups as a representative of the Sierra Youth
Coalition;
7) Attend Regional Coordinator Training in Ottawa between Aug. 29th –
Sept. 2nd;
8) Attend the Sierra Youth Coalition Sustainable Campuses Conference
between Sep. 30th - Oct. 3rd.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ø Possess knowledge of campus sustainability initiatives and the Sierra
Youth Coalitions programs;
Ø Bilingual (french/english) will be required in some regions;
Ø Strong writing and research skills;
Ø Ability work in flexible work environment;
Ø Ability to work independently but also as part of a team;
Ø Ability to learn quickly;
Ø Strong organizational and project coordination skills;
For more information please view the Sierra Youth Coalition website:
www.syc-cjs.org/gitp
IT IS PREFERRED THAT CANDIDATES SEND THEIR CV, COVER LETTER AND A SHORT
WRITING SAMPLE ELECTRONICALLY! (to help save paper) Put Sustainable Campuses
CV in the subject area and email to fernando@syc-cjs.org
Suite 412 - 1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 7B7
(613) 241-1615, 1-888-790-7393; FAX: (613) 241-2292
SYC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from
members of minority groups.
Emily McMillan
Director, Sierra Club of Canada - Atlantic Canada Chapter
1657 Barrington St., Suite 502
Halifax, NS, B3J 2A1
emilym@sierraclub.ca
Phone: 902-444-3113
Fax: 902-444-3116
www.sierraclub.ca/atlantic
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