The Kelligrews Ecological Enhancement Program (KEEP) is an NGO dedicated to environmental conservation and education. KEEP is seeking outgoing and energetic post secondary students/graduates to fill the following positions:

1. Summer projects coordinator
2. Conservation intern

These positions include outdoor work and candidates should be prepared to work in inclement weather. Successful candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as solid time management and organizational skills. Previous experience with GIS mapping, event coordination, and report and proposal writing is an asset. The Summer Projects Coordinator position requires a vehicle; KEEP pays mileage at current government rates.

Please note: These positions are located in Kelligrews, CBS.

Please forward your application to kelligrewseep@yahoo.ca by June 30th, 2011.
Don’t hesitate to email if you have any questions or require further information.

These positions are financially supported by the town of Conception Bay South and Service Canada.

July 11th to August 26th

NAACAP is a non-profit organisation that works to protect and enhance the rivers of the Northeast Avalon region. We require an Outreach Assistant to help us with our volunteer and partner activities.

The Outreach Assistant will be involved with promoting/organising NAACAPs volunteer activities. As well, this person will work with other students on a wide range of activities to garner public support for river and water conservation.

The Outreach Assistant is expected to have a working knowledge of rivers, good writing skills, confidence and experience in dealing with the public and a willingness to learn new things. This person must have been a fulltime student within the last academic year.

NAACAP offers a friendly work environment. NAACAP will also give the outreach assistant the opportunity to become involved in our other river activities. This is an opportunity for the right student to take ownership of a project and be crucial to its success .

$12 per hour 35 hour week

Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to naacapnl@gmail.com.

Closing date: July 3rd 2011

For more info please contact Don Quigley on 726 9673

Northeast Avalon ACAP, Inc. is hiring an Environmental Technologist

Duties include watershed data collection and analysis, report writing, and field staff supervision.

For details, visit www.naacap.ca

Please direct questions and applications to: careers@naacap.ca

Deadline: June 13, 2011

Employment opportunity

Fisheries Research Intern (1 position, 10 weeks)

Application Deadline: June 15^th, 2011

Link: http://ccnl.ca/what-s-available/

Summer Job: NLEN Communications Assistant (Deadline: June 21)

Will produce the weekly NLEN E-Update, maintain and update NLEN website, research and write website content, and develop communications resources. Must be between 15 and 30 yrs old; have strong computer skills and writing skills; experience in developing communications and marketing strategies and working with social media are assets;  must have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. This is a 7-week Service Canada position (July 11 – Aug 27), $10/hr, 35 hrs/wk. [Note, an earlier start / end date is also possible]. Please email cover letter, CV and 2 references to: nlen.ed@gmail.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Summer Job: NLEN Outreach and Event Assistant (Deadline: June 21)

Will assist with NLEN membership outreach and planning of public education events to be held over the course of the coming year. Applicants should have a strong interest in environmental conservation and education;  background in biodiversity conservation, energy policy, natural resource management, etc. would be an asset. Must be between 15 and 30 yrs old; must have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. This is a 7-week Service Canada position (July 11 – Aug 27), $10/hr, 35 hrs/wk. [Note, an earlier start / end date is also possible]. Please email cover letter, CV and 2 references to: nlen.ed@gmail.com. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Protected Areas Association of NL (PAA) seeks a Labrador Coordinator to assist in the establishment of Eagle River Provincial Park.  Position to be based in Labrador.

PAA seeks an energetic, outgoing person for community outreach, participation in public meetings/events, organizing public meetings and presentations to schools and other groups, communicating PAA’s position and mandate to other organizations, representing PAA as a liaison with other non-profit groups, community groups, and government agencies.

This person will be the public representative of PAA in Labrador, will develop outreach materials, write correspondence and articles for media, work on the designation of Eagle River Provincial Park, handle general inquiries pertaining to Labrador and distribute PAA promotional material at local conferences, workshops and fairs.

The Labrador Coordinator will build PAA membership base in Labrador, work with the PAA team in project and organizational planning, prepare input for proposals/reports, maintain knowledge base on Labrador including local resource use, possible resource conflicts and local industry issues.

This position will be a one year contract and is a Job Creation Partnership pending funding, with the possibility of extension.  Applicants must be EI eligible. Those from the Cartwright area with a good knowledge of the Eagle River and a conservation background will receive preference.

Application deadline:  June 10^th, 2011

Please send cover letter, resume and two references to:

Ruth (Godden) French by email at rfrench@nf.aibn.com

PAA will contact only those who are being considered for an interview.