City of Edmonton Master Composter Recycler – Program Assistant Temporary in Edmonton, AB

Overview

City of Edmonton

Branch Edmonton AB CA

Position:
Master Composter Recycler – Program Assistant
Location:
Edmonton, AB

You will be challenged to manage multiple tasks, lead projects, communicate effectively with many creative personalities, and improve our impact….

Job Number

:

23448

1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months

Do you like to make a big difference with small actions? Our volunteers do.

Master Composter Recyclers are Edmontonians who promote waste reduction. They volunteer by influencing friends, family, and co-workers to recycle properly, leave their clippings on the lawn, start composting at home, and more.

We are looking for an engaging personality to support our volunteers as they spread the word on (less) waste.

You will be challenged to manage multiple tasks, lead projects, communicate effectively with many creative personalities, and improve our impact. Put your leadership and collaborative skills to the test. Join this dynamic team.

Communicate with diverse volunteers and applicants (in-person, phone, email, social media)

Write content for publishing by email, e-news, blog, facebook, and print media

Record, maintain, and analyze program information

Develop and implement small projects

Deliver composting, recycling or waste reduction presentations to diverse audiences

Collaborate with community partners

Prepare and deliver supplies and materials

Provide support to staff and volunteer teams

Provide support to other volunteer programs with Waste Management Services as needed

Qualifications

:

Degree/diploma in education, community development, volunteer management or related field

Minimum 1 year experience in volunteer program coordination and delivery

Completed the City of Edmonton Master Composter Recycler Program OR

willing to complete (evenings and weekends) within one year on the job

Experience with Microsoft Office & Google Suite

Experience directing small projects from design to implementation

Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent).

Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver’s permit is a requirement of this position

Experience with Better Impact or similar volunteer software is an asset

Experience with web and print media, including social media is also an asset

Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton

Demonstrated ability to deliver key messages to large and small audiences

Excellent communication, organization, time management and interpersonal skills

Hours of Work:
33.75 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Salary:
$25.797 – $32.374 (Hourly)

Recruitment Consultant:
EA/JJ

Classification Title

:

Recreation Technician III

Posting Date

:

Jul 30, 2015

Closing Date

:

Aug 13, 2015, 10:59:00 PM

Number of Openings (up to)

:

1

–

Temporary

Full-time

Union

:

CSU 52

Department

:

Strategic Planning and Community Relations (Financial Services and Utilities)

Work Location(s)

:

Century Place, 2nd Floor, 9803 – 102A Avenue

Edmonton

T5J 3A3