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[as posted to GoodWork http://www.GoodWorkCanada.ca ]
[plus topical links and resources, below - ed ]
Job Posting
TRAX Coordinator (Sustainable Transportation)
TRAX / Ecology Action Centre
http://www.trax.ns.ca / http://www.ecologyaction.ca
Date posted to GoodWork: Jul 19, 2005
Application deadline: Fri Aug 12, 2005, 4pm
Location: Halifax NS, Canada
The Ecology Action Centre is seeking a part-time
Coordinator for the TRAX project. TRAX has been
actively promoting sustainable transportation in Nova
Scotia since 1999. This position requires an individual
who is able to work effectively and confidently in both
an advocacy role and with the corporate sector.
An organized, knowledgeable and outgoing individual
is needed to:
* Administer TRAX's workplace Trip Reduction Programs;
* Coordinate ADAPT (Association of Doctors for the
Advancement of Physically-active Transportation);
* Participate on HRM's Bicycle Advisory Committee;
* Respond to public and media inquiries; and
* Contribute generally to the TRAX Project and the
Ecology Action Centre.
Desired Skills and Experience:
* Strong interest in promoting sustainable, including active,
transportation
* Knowledge of environmental, health and economic
benefits of sustainable transportation
* Familiarity with Workplace Trip Reduction Programs
* Strong communication skills, including public speaking
* Experience working with the media
* Strong organizational and administrative skills
* Experience in public education and advocacy
* Experience compiling and designing newsletters
* Experience managing volunteers
* Experience developing funding project proposals
* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects
* Computer literacy in MS Office, including Word, Excel,
FrontPage
* Experience with working in an NGO environment, and a
* Persistent, diplomatic, optimistic approach
Duration: September 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006 (with
potential for extension)
Wage: $18.66/hour
The position is part-time (20 hours/week). Pending funding
approval, the position can increase to 35 hours/week.
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
TO APPLY:
Application: Please apply by submitting cover letter and
resume
Application Deadline: 4:00pm, Friday August 12, 2005
Attention:
Stephanie Sodero, TRAX Project Manager
Ecology Action Centre
1568 Argyle St., Suite 31
Halifax NS B3J 2B3
trax@ecologyaction.ca
We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however
only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Interviews will take place the week of August 15th, 2005.
The Ecology Action Centre was founded in 1971 and is
one of Canada's oldest and most effective environmental
organizations. The Centre focuses on issues of concern
to Nova Scotians and welcomes new members and
volunteers. For more information, please check out
http://www.ecologyaction.ca
TRAX Coordinator
Ecology Action Centre
902-429-0924
trax@ecologyaction.ca
http://www.trax.ns.ca
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[GoodWork Editor adds... topical links, resources & opportunities:
TRAX
http://www.trax.ns.ca
Ecology Action Centre
http://www.ecologyaction.ca
Sustainable Transportation Links, Organizations
http://www.trax.ns.ca/links.html
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/transportation_issues/transportation.shtm
http://www.planetfriendly.net/living.html#transport
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_transport
http://www.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Transportation/
Halifax, Nova Scotia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax
http://directory.google.ca/Top/Regional/North_America/Canada/Nova_Scotia/Localities/H/Halifax/
Nova Scotia Environmental Groups & Orgs.
http://www.web.net/~nsen/membership/membership2.html http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Environment/EnvCCN.shtml http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Environment/SCN/CommLink/
http://listingsca.com/Nova-Scotia/Science_and_Humanities/Environment/ http://www.gov.ns.ca/greenweb/
Businesses http://www.ecologyaction.ca/gifts.shtm (at right)
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