NL Environmental Educators (NLEE) is looking for a swasp student. Someone with education and or outreach background who is returning to school. Please send resume to info@nlee.ca by April 22.

(Contractual Position from April 18, 2011 to December 2, 2011)

Duties:
The successful applicant will assist with information and visitor services at the Botanical Garden under the supervision of the Education Coordinator and the Environmental Education Assistant. 
Duties include assisting visitors; staffing the front desk and answering inquiries; booking school and group programs; staffing receptions and special events; answering the telephone and responding to or directing inquiries; processing cash, debit, and credit card transactions; supervising seasonal staff and volunteers; and performing other related duties as assigned.  Weekend and some evening work required.
 
Qualifications:
Extensive supervisory experience required; in customer service and retail environments an asset.  Graduation from high school, supplemented by related courses; or equivalent combination of experience and training.  Applicants must be able to work independently; possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills; and be comfortable using a computer and the Microsoft Office suite.  Interest and or knowledge in Newfoundland gardening, natural history, and the outdoors would be an asset.
 
SALARY:                               $29,071 (pro-rated)
 
CLOSING DATE:                 April 11, 2011
 
To apply:

Please forward a cover letter, and attach a current resume, addressed to:
Ms. Madonna Bishop, Acting Manager,
MUN Botanical Garden

(please see contact information below). 

Please be sure to include your name, full contact information, including e-mail address if applicable, date available to star work, and three references.
 
Madonna Bishop, Acting Manager
MUN Botanical Garden
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL  A1C 5S7
Telephone: (709) 864-8590
Fax: (709) 864-8596
Email: mbishop[at]mun.ca

Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden Inc., as part of the university’s inclusive community, is a not-for-profit corporation that creates and inspires understanding, appreciation and conservation of plants in gardens and natural areas to further Memorial’s mission of research, education and outreach.  The Garden is a registered charity.

WWF-Canada is looking for a dedicated individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for conservation, to work with the Oceans team in the Atlantic Region.  This position is located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and will receive direct support from staff in Halifax.

WWF, the global conservation organization, is actively working in more than 100 countries worldwide, and is a global leader in conservation. From our Atlantic offices we are working to conserve biodiversity, restore ecosystem health, and ensure resource use is sustainable throughout the Northwest Atlantic. We have embarked on a large-scale, long-term conservation initiative that has assessed marine conservation needs and identified priorities towards developing and implementing lasting conservation solutions. WWF is actively engaged on the immediate priorities of smart fishing. Nationally, WWF’s mission is to catalyze a transition to sustainable seafood, smart oceans management and sustainable oceans economies to ensure that all three of Canada’s oceans remain ecologically rich and economically prosperous.

Responsibilities include: 

• Serve as WWF’s regional expert on fisheries science and management.

o   Develop and communicate recommendations for improving fisheries management, ranging from gear-based solutions to the implementation of the Precautionary Approach (PA), within domestic and international fisheries management frameworks.

o   Provide advice on sustainability criteria for priority fishery certifications.

o   Maintain and strengthen working relationships with WWF’s national and international team.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to advance marine conservation priorities.

o   Help generate support for fisheries recovery and marine conservation in collaboration with all sectors of the fishing industry.

o   Work with seafood industry partners, provincial and federal government staff and representatives from the union to promote and assist with effective implementation of fishery improvement measures.

o   Collaborate with all stakeholders (fishing industry, provincial and federal government agencies, union)  and the WWF network (especially WWF-US) to ensure successful implementation of the FIP work plan

o   Maintain strong ties with industry stakeholders and WWF’s advisors in Newfoundland and Labrador.

o   Conduct outreach to industry stakeholders to increase MSC awareness, communicate obstacles to achieving MSC certification of NL’s fisheries, and gain support for fishery improvement measures.

• Manage WWF-Canada’s conservation project that aims at rebuilding the Grand Banks through fishery (cod) recovery, sustainable finance and habitat protection.

o   Work towards improving the performance of domestic and regional fisheries management organizations (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization).

o   In collaboration with stakeholders, develop and guide the implementation of a Fishery Improvement Project.

o   Development and delivery of objectives for the project (Project Planning).

o   Regularly report on progress made toward project objectives (internally and to funding agencies).

o   Manage contracts and interns under select projects.

Qualifications:  

• University degree in environmental conservation, fisheries or 
          related discipline.
• At least 3-5 years work experience in fisheries, fisheries management 
          or science.
• Knowledge of the Marine Stewardship Council certification process 
          will be an asset.
• Knowledge of the Atlantic fishery and related issues.
• Strong communication skills essential, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills.
• Strong competency in fisheries science.

 Other Information:

 This is a full-time permanent position based in St. John’s, NL. Some travel required, mostly in Canada.

How To Apply:

Do you think you are the ideal candidate for this position?  Please briefly tell us why in your cover letter. A resume and cover letter referencing position AF406 and salary expectations should be emailed to ca- jobs@wwfcanada.org by April 18, 2011.

No phone calls please.  We thank all applicants for their interest however we may contact only those candidates selected for interviews.

Position: St. John’s Farmers Market Manager Assistant
Organization: St. John’s Famer’s Market Co-op http://stjohnsfarmersmarket.org 
Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland

Responsible to the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Board of Directors, the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Manager Assistant plays an integral role in the operation of the farmers’ market. The individual in the position is responsible for assisting with the week to week operations of the market, including but not limited to working with market vendors and other internal and external stakeholders. The Market Manager Assistant is supervised by the Market Manager.

Responsibilities Include:

• Awareness and enforcement of Market Rules • Record keeping • Communications and Market Promotion • Market Set-Up and Break-Down • Market Evaluation • Recruitment and Supervision of Volunteers • Assisting with Ensuring Regulatory Compliance • Assisting with Vendor Selection and Retention • Professional Development

Skills and Qualifications:

• Interest and passion for Farmers’ Markets • Conflict management skills • Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally • Time management and organizational skills • Strong leadership skills • Physical ability to set up and move tables and tents as needed. Must be able to circulate through the market during market hours • Experience working with a volunteer board would be an asset.

• Financial literacy and experience preparing financial statements would be an asset.

• Experience in food service management would be an asset • Previous experience working or volunteering at a farmers’ market would be a definite asset • Current full-time students who will returning to full-time post-secondary education in the fall will be preferentially considered for this position

Note — the successful applicant will coordinate with the Market Manager to tailor the specific duties and responsibilities of the position so that the Assistant will be able to focus on skills and gain experience that are directly relevant to his/her professional development.

The salary is $10/hr, at 40 hrs/week. Students are also eligible to receive a tuition voucher of $1400. The position will start mid-to-late May (depending on applicant availability) and will run until the end of August. There is a possibility for the position to be continued at reduced hours during the fall, depending on the availability of external funding.

Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter to davejerome@stjohnsfarmersmarket.org . Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, April 20th, 2011. Successful candidates will be contacted shortly thereafter to arrange an interview, which will be held on or around Saturday April 23rd.