NBEN Communications and Special Projects Assistant

The New Brunswick environmental network is a non-profit, bilingual communication network linking over 90 environmental groups across the province. The network is the heartbeat of the environmental movement, with a mission “to encourage and facilitate networking and communication among member groups in order to advance their work, to protect the Earth, to promote ecologically sound ways of life and to strengthen the environmental movement in New Brunswick.”

Salary: $11.00 / hour for 37.5 hours per week

Term of employment: Starting as soon as possible for10 weeks, full time position, Monday to Friday from 9 to 5 with occasional evenings and weekend work.

 Location: Moncton, New Brunswick (1 vacancy)

Position Requirements: This position is being funded through support from Heritage Canada’s Young Canada Works Program

To be eligible for this position you must:

• - be between 16 and 30 years of age on the start date of the job,
• - have a working knowledge of both English and French
• - must have been a full-time student during the previous academic year and be intending to return to full-time studies in the next academic year;
• - be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a refugee under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• - more criteria online at http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/info-ppts/101-eng.cfm

Applicants must apply online to Heritage Canada’s Young Canada Works Summer Work Experience Program (www.youngcanadaworks.ca) for consideration of employment.

Persons who also meet the criteria of one or more Government of Canada's job equity groups (http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/centres/definitions-eng.htm) are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants, who must travel 125km or more for their job, may qualify for YCWBOL to pay the cost of one round trip between the student’s residence and workplace and receive an allowance for housing costs incurred by those participants who have to pay for rent. Priority is given to candidates who have not previously participated in a Young Canada Works Summer Work Experience Program.

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Position's Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the coordinator(s) in expanding the NBEN’s website interactive potential.
• Assist the coordinator in connecting with more youth environmental groups
• Assist in the coordination of some regional and province-wide environmental conferences.
• Conduct a survey of all the schools in the province that are focused on environmental and sustainability curriculum, student involvement, and “green” operations, then compile survey results, and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Organizational and coordination skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills in English and French
• Strong computer skills
• Out-going and personable

Assets:

• Capable of working in a flexible work environment
• Ability to work independently but also a co-operative team player
• Quick learner and a highly motivated self-starter
• Creative and resourceful
• Background in the environmental or non-profit sector
• Interest in or passion for environmental issues

Education: Preference may be given to university students studying in the fields of Bachelor of Arts (with preference for Communications) or Bachelor of Science (with preference for Environmental Studies, Forestry, or Biology); or college students studying Administration and/or Communications.

Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English, Speak French, Read French, Write French

How to Apply:

By E-mail: Please send resume and cover letter to the NBEN - nben@nben.ca">nben@nben.ca, attn: Joanna Brown

Application deadline: Monday, May 14 2012 at 9:00 am.

While the New Brunswick Environmental Network appreciates all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one week of applying, please assume that we have chosen other candidates for interviews.

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, New Brunswick Chapter is looking for a Conservation Communications Assistant to help organize and promote conservation projects between April and September, 2012.  This is a one-third time position to start.  There may be potential to expand the position, depending on funding and compatibility of the applicant with other projects in 2012.  This can either be a temporary staff position, or a contract.  Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.  It is preferred that the person be located in Fredericton.  Location in another part of New Brunswick may be considered, depending on the experience and capability of the applicant.

Contract Responsibilities include:

• Helping CPAWS NB organize two canoe tours on the Restigouche River for community leaders, politicians, decision-makers and media representatives. The tours will happen between the spring and fall of 2012;

• Working on logistics of the tours, such as developing invitation lists, sending invitations, follow up with participants, working with the tour operator on details;

• Developing draft communications materials to use before and after the tours, including briefing notes, Q&A notes, and media backgrounders;

• Assisting with the writing and production of social media communications – videos, photos and stories for online;

• Undertaking French communications with participants or media, as needed;

• Assisting with other Restigouche project communications, online, newsletters and media.

Required qualifications:

• A combination of education and experience in any of the following fields: conservation or outdoor education, communications, nature-based tourism, journalism;
• Exceptional communication and writing skills;
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track and report on the details of various aspects of the project;
• Proven leadership abilities and ability to take initiative; proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and to develop own work plan to achieve assigned project deliverables;
• Access to own computer; a valid New Brunswick driver’s license, own transportation (travel expenses will be covered), and the ability to travel in northern New Brunswick;
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Publisher, or other similar software;
• The ability to speak fluently in English and French;
• Knowledge of nature conservation issues in New Brunswick.

Assets include:

• Ability to read and write fluently in French
• Skills in videography, photography

Deadline for application is April 23, 2012.  Please apply by sending a cover letter explaining how you fit with this position, a resume and the names and contact information of 3 professional references, by email only, to rclowater@cpaws.org">rclowater@cpaws.org.

No phone calls or drop-ins, please.  Only those who are chosen for interviews will be contacted.

www.cpawsnb.org

The St. Croix International Waterway Commission:

The Province of New Brunswick and the State of Maine established the St. Croix International Waterway Commission in 1987 to help governmental and local interests implement a long-term, cooperative management plan for their shared 180km/110mi St. Croix boundary corridor.
This corridor includes two of the largest lakes in New Brunswick and Maine, one of Eastern North America’s premier recreational rivers, and a major estuary. It also includes communities, industries, landowners, transportation and utility corridors, cultural sites and wilderness areas that are critical to the region’s heritage, lifestyle and economy.

The Commission has eight members, four appointed by the Premier of New Brunswick and four by the Governor of Maine. In addition, it has a Liaison officer from each of these governments and an Observer from each federal government. It maintains an international office at St. Stephen, N.B., with a small staff that serves both sides of the border.

The Commission is a non-profit organization in both countries (American 501(c)(3) organization; Canadian Registered Charity). It has no direct jurisdictional authority but rather works cooperatively with agencies and local interests to implement the St. Croix Management Plan.

Project Coordinator Job Constraints:

This position is limited to students who are:

1. is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
2. was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
3. intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
4. is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP (Quebec only), vocational or technical program;
5. is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act * and;
6. is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations

Priority will be given to students who are residents or who are currently residing in New Brunswick.
Priority will be given to students who are currently enrolled in post-graduate programs (Masters or PhD programs, consideration will be given to upper level undergraduates as well).
Priority will be given to students who have valid Canadian or U.S. passports.
A valid Canadian or American driver’s license and use of a car will be considered an asset.

Job Description:
The successful student will assist the executive director with project development around the nine core reporting areas for the Commission: Water, Fisheries, Planning, Land, Recreation, Heritage, Information, Economy and Other. The student will provide assistance with a wide range of tasks including administrative and financial tasks for the operational management of the Commission. As well they will assist with project development such as updating the website for our Commission as part of this year’s revitalization project; assist with the ongoing update of the St. Croix International Management Plan; assist where necessary with other project demands such as: lake water quality testing as part of an ongoing long-term database on the St. Croix River; assist with the Heritage River Summer Recreation Program; partake in the International festival a summer celebration for the border communities along the St. Croix river as well as the Chocolate festival held in St. Stephen, NB; and other projects that may arise during the employment term. This will be a great opportunity for a student to be exposed to the multi-faceted, multi-tasking, rigorous and rewarding experience of working with an International not-for-profit.

The successful candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills preferably experience in website maintenance and development and/or the ability to learn
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and self-directed with a strong work ethic
• Knowledgeable in natural resource management, forestry, water/watershed management, coastal and marine management, fisheries, and/or environmental education
• Experience in project development, management and implementation
• Knowledge of or willingness to quickly learn the relevant St. Croix watershed information
• Outreach and public awareness experience
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills are a must
• Experience in funding proposal writing and report writing will be considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to work in an office setting and conduct field work when necessary

This position is completely funding dependent. If funding is not received for this position remuneration will likely not be available. Wages can be discussed upon the receipt of funding for this position.
Applications for this position will be accepted until April 27, 2012 at 5:00pm AST.
Applications should include a cover letter which highlights the relevant experience, skills and qualifications the applicant has to meet the job constraints and description, as well as, an up to date resume. Serious inquiries only please.

Applicants can apply by: Email applications are preferred.

Canadian address: P.O. Box 2, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2W9
American address: P. O. Box 610, Calais, ME 04619
Telephone: (506) 466-7550 Cell: (506) 467-7558 Fax: (506) 466-7551
Email: staff@stcroix.org

The 2012-2013 intake for FBC international internship applications is now open.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE:

Biodiversity Restoration and Community Development Facilitator in Canada and Cuba
Biodiversity Restoration Facilitator in Canada and Cuba
Organic Agriculture Facilitator in Canada and Cuba
Appropriate Technology Technician in Canada and Nicaragua
Biodiversity Restoration Facilitator in Canada and Dominican Republic
Rural Livelihood Developer in Canada and Dominican Republic
Biodiversity Restoration Facilitator in Canada and Honduras
Community Development Facilitator in Canada and Honduras
Environmental Educator in Canada and Honduras
Organic Agriculture Facilitator in Canada and Mexico
Biodiversity Restoration Facilitator in Canada and Costa Rica

Go to the Falls Brook Centre website for specific details on each placement at http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/?page_id=117 or go to our website www.fallsbrookcentre.ca and click on internships in the top navigator bar.

DESCRIPTION:

Each year, Falls Brook Centre offers young Canadians an opportunity to gain practical experience in the fields of organic agriculture, environmental education, land restoration, renewable energy and community development through the Canadian International Development Agency’s (CIDA) International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). The goal of this project is to give young Canadians practical work experience and to develop skills in the fields of international relations and sustainable development both in the context of Atlantic Canada and in Latin America.

Falls Brook Centre internships are an integral part of equipping young professionals of today with practical knowledge and skills to work at a landscape level with local communities in transition.  As an organization we seek to inform our policy discussions and educational outreach with hands-on skill-building.  A morning might be spent turning compost and then suiting up to assist with a public forum on adaptation to climate change.  A 10-day analog forestry workshop might be arranged where you are soaking in and learning from some of the leading restoration biologists without a weekend break.  The internship will be what you are willing to put into it.  The value is really in how you can apply yourself.  Most placements are in rural areas faced with challenging situations. You should expect to spend a very full eight months requiring time, energy, productivity and a perspective willing to be challenged and engaged.

PREREQUISITES FOR ALL INTERNSHIPS:

Be aged 30 or under;
Be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants able to work in Canada;
Be currently under or unemployed;
Have not previously worked outside Canada in a paid, career-related position;
Be a graduate of a college or university; and
Have not previously participated in another Youth Employment Strategy (YES) internship program
Be able to function in both written and spoken Spanish;
Applicable Degrees include the following: forestry, biology, geography, international development, environmental studies or science, resource management, anthropology or rural development
Please visit our internships page for full details on the 20 placements and application process or visit our website www.fallsbrookcentre.ca

APPLICATION DETAILS:

To apply, please send all applications via email to:
Tegan Wong-Daugherty  | International Intern Coordinator
Email:  internships@fallsbrookcentre.ca

Applications will only be accepted by e-mail.  Applicants should electronically provide a cover letter, indicating the position(s) in which they are interested and highlighting their qualifications for this position, along with a resume and 2 references. Please indicate  in your cover letter your earliest possible start date.

While Falls Brook Centre appreciates all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  If you have not been contacted within one month of application deadline please assume that we have chosen other candidates for this round of internships.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted immediately and hiring will continue until all positions are filled.