(Contractual Position from April 18^th, 2011 to December 2^nd, 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.  Applications 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:                 March 31^st, 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.

Description:  Responsible to the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Board of Directors, the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Manager plays an integral role in the operation of the farmers’ market. The  individual in the position is responsible for 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 also works closely with the Board.

Responsibilities Include: Board-Management Relations; Awareness and enforcement of Market Rules; Dispute and Emergency Resolution; Ensuring Regulatory Compliance; Record keeping’ Vendor Selection and Retention; Communications and Market Promotion’ Market Set-Up and Break-Down; Market Evaluation; Professional Development

Skills and Qualifications: Interest and passion for Farmers’ Markets; Conflict management skills; Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally; Marketing experience; Excellent time management and organizational skills; Experience working with a volunteer board; 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; Financial literacy and experience preparing financial statements would be an asset; Experience in food service management would be an asset; Previous experience managing a farmers’ market would be a definite asset. The salary is $13,500 for the period starting from mid-April to the end of the Market season in December with a 25 hour work week.

Interested individuals should send CV and resume to  davejerome@stjohnsfarmersmarket.org. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 18th, 2011. Successful candidates will be contacted shortly thereafter to arrange an interview to be held on or around Saturday, March 26th. The start date for the position will be early to mid-April, 2011.

The Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre is looking for enthusiastic and energetic teaching assistants to help deliver their primarily outdoors environmental programs between May 2 and June 22, 2011.

The successful candidates will be teaching school children about forest and freshwater ecology, climate change and wilderness survival etc as well as leading camp fires, hikes and outdoor games. They will also be required to help with supervision and other jobs related to a camp-like setting.

Experience working with children in an overnight wilderness setting is an advantage. A current standard first-aid certificate and certificate of conduct and an ability to be flexible with scheduling are all essential.

Pay is $12 an hour and there will usually be between 24 and 48 hours a week of work, with no week-end work. Own transportation is preferred.

Send applications to helenspencer@esdnl.ca by Friday March 25. For more information on The Brother Brennan Centre go to www.brotherbrennancentre.ca

The Food Security Network of Newfoundland & Labrador is seeking an Office Manager for an initial 6-month contract, with the opportunity for renewal for additional 6-months. FSN is a provincial, non-profit organization (founded in 1998) with the mission to actively promote comprehensive, community-based solutions to ensure physical and economic access to healthy food for all.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Office Manager will act as front line staff for the organization and will work with project staff and board members to achieve the following key duties:
• Handle routine office procedures such as emails, phone calls, filing, photocopying, mailings, and word processing
• Record and distribute minutes for teleconferences, project meetings, and other events
• Assist bookkeeper with data entry
• Manage payroll and accounts payable
• Coordinate logistics for events and meetings (space rental, catering, materials, supplies)
• Develop monthly board meeting materials (staff reports, work plans, agendas)
• Draft letters of support, submissions, other written materials
• Proof read content for proposals, materials, submissions, etc.
• Monitor and maintain office inventory and supplies
• Maintain and update the FSN Food Security Initiative Inventory
• Complete administrative duties for FSN projects (maintaining financial and narrative reports, administering payments)
• Provide other project support as required

Requirements:
• Experience using computer software including Microsoft Office 2007 (word, excel, powerpoint, etc.) and Simply Accounting
• Experience in office administration and clerical work
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Exceptional organizational and office management abilities
• Post-secondary training or equivalent experience/skill set
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Interest in food security

Experience with non-profit organizations and a commitment to working from a community-focused development perspective will be strong assets. Valid driver’s License and access to car is an asset.

Salary range for this position will be $15-$16/hr for 20 hrs per week, commensurate with relevant experience.
See www.foodsecuritynews.com for more information and to apply by February 11th, 2011.

Northeast Avalon ACAP is looking for a person ( on a short term basis) to assist in completing some project work.  The work is to take place during February and March and will end on March 31st, 2011.  The primary task involves compilation of watershed boundaries of the Northeast Avalon onto one dataset. Secondary tasks will include determining what other information is available to be placed on this dataset  and  compiling of a list of information available from government agencies and municipalities in GIS format.

Some of the work is expected to be carried out at the  NAACAP office in St. Johns. Total hours available equal 200. The rate of pay is $14 per hour.

This post requires someone with a working knowledge of Global Information Systems and good communication skills. Deadline for applications is February 12th. Please apply with letter and resume to naacapnl@gmail.com.

For more information please contact Don Quigley  at 709 726 9673 or at naacapnl@gmail.com