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June 29th, 2009 Posted in News | No Comments »We’re hiring an Executive Director and a Schools Coordinator for our Message in a Bottle campaign.
If you know any amazing folks that fit the bill, we welcome their resumes!
Executive Director
Purpose of Position:
The Wellington Water Watchers is a Not for Profit Organization with over 800 members. We are dedicated to the protection, restoration and conservation of drinking water in Guelph and Wellington County. Until recently we have been a 100% volunteer organization but are now in need of full and part time staff. The main purpose of the position of Executive Director is to take on duties previously performed by the volunteer board and to oversee new staff for the ‘Message In The Bottle’ project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The position of the Executive Director will assume many critical responsibilities within the organization. Primary duties will include: Volunteer coordination, additional staff hiring and management, newsletter development and delivery for the purpose of communication with members, email and membership management, website updates, seeking additional funding partners, financial oversight and reporting, co-ordination of meetings and organization of events with Wellington Water Watchers members. This position reports to the Board of Directors.
Knowledge:
* Experience with working with NGOs, Not for Profit and/or volunteer organizations is mandatory.
* Must possess knowledge of Permit To Take Water process, Province of Ontario EBR policies and be familiar with local watershed issues.
* Familiarity with local school board structure and protocol.
Qualifications:
* Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills, both written and oral,
* Solid experience with event development and volunteer coordination is essential.
* Superior ability to multitask and work independently and to set out priorities and timelines.
* Ability to interact with and notify media of important information and events and provide comment.
* Ability to write grant applications and interact with funding agencies.
* Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel etc…
Compensation
* $25 per hour.
* Contract Term 8 months, September 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010, potential to be renewable.
Schools Coordinator
Purpose of Position:
The Wellington Water Watchers is a Not for Profit Organization with over 800 members. We are dedicated to the protection, restoration and conservation of drinking water in Guelph and Wellington County. Until recently we have been a 100% volunteer organization but are now in need of full and part time staff. The main purpose of the position of School Coordinator is to deliver the ‘Message In The Bottle’ project directly to the schools themselves.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The position of school project coordinator is a critical to carrying out water education, development of additional curriculum, coordinating interactive programs/fairs/hands on displays and working with reusable water bottle program to promote tap water in the home and school. Travel to and from participating schools will be required on a regular basis as this is deemed a field job. The main purpose of this position is to provide a resource to all interested schools that wish to raise awareness in the classroom about the value of water and to encourage stewardship and conservation. The coordinator will also seek out and train in school leaders to carry on the program in years to follow with limited support. The end result is to reduce individual carbon footprints and water use to capita. This position will report to the Executive Director.
Knowledge
o Familiar with the structure of school boards, how schools function within both the public and separate boards.
o Understanding of the basic Ontario education curriculum.
o Basics knowledge of public water systems/delivery.
o Competent in speaking about watersheds and ecosystems.
Qualifications:
* College or University (resource, geography or education based), undergraduate degree/diploma preferred.
* Experience in working with educators while possessing the ability to motivate and challenge students in a positive manner.
* Proficiency in basic computer programs is required along with a valid drivers license and access to a vehicle for regular local travel. Ability to speak French is an asset but not required.
Compensation:
* $25 per hour .
* Contract Term: 8 months September 2009 – March 31, 2010 – Strong potential for extension to June 2010 and or renewed for 2010/11.
Submissions must be received by midnight July 8.09. Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit resume and cover letter, referencing which job you are applying for in the ’subject’:
wellingtonwaterwatchers@gmail.com
or via mail to:
Wellington Water Watchers
P.O. Box 26036
Guelph, ON
N1E 6W1
