job in peterborough

[timouse]

[as posted to GoodWork http://www.GoodWorkCanada.ca ]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Program Assistant, Fostering Sustainable Business Practices Program

Organization: Peterborough Green-Up http://www.greenup.on.ca

Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Job Category: Program Support

Employment Definition: 4-Month Contract Position

(September1, 2007 to December 31, 2007), $ 15.00 per hour,

30 Hours per week

Supervisor: This position will report directly to the

Sustainable Business Program Coordinator

Position Goal: To support the research and development of

the Sustainable Business program, while providing support to

local business with the Business Incentive Program (BIP)

program and assisting with event coordination.

Position Summary: Peterborough Green-Up is seeking a

Program Assistant for our new Business Support Center within

our Fostering Sustainable Business Practices Program. The

Business Support Centre will provide support and strategies

to businesses in their pursuit to actualize triple bottom

line sustainability. The Center's services will focus on

energy efficiency, incentives, initiatives and actions to

reduce the impact of the business on the environment.

The major areas of responsibility are front-line business

support, research & development, event coordination and

general administrative duties. This contract position will

begin immediately and end Dec 31,2007. The position will

report directly to the Program Coordinator and will consist

of a 30-hour workweek.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

1. Act as initial point of contact for local businesses on

the Business Support Line to inquiries and requests or

directing as appropriate.

2. Provide information regarding programs, incentives,

resources and initiatives to community businesses.

3. Review existing research and develop support materials

and resources based on necessary program components.

4. Create, maintain and update database systems for

customer and project deliverables.

5. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the program.

6. Attend steering committee meetings, record and prepare

minutes and ensure follow up on action items.

7. Assist with the coordination of program launch and other

program events.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Necessary qualifications:

* Demonstrated understanding of superior customer service

practices.

* Excellent, demonstrated research skills. Demonstrated

ability to as sess, interpret and communicate research

results.

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills

* Strong planning, organization and coordination skills

* Ability to work within the limitations of a non-profit

environment and adapt to change and opportunity

* Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity, tact and

good humour when dealing with the public as well as a clear

understanding and demonstrated ability for diplomacy and

confidentiality are required.

* Sound knowledge of MS Office applications, especially

Word and Excel; some Access, Publisher and website

development experience would be an asset.

* The demonstrated ability to take initiative is essential.

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others in a

complex and multifaceted work environment. Multitasking

skills are essential.

* Related post-secondary degree in business/environment

studies/sustainability and/or, demonstrated understanding or

2 years experience in related field.

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon, Monday, August 20, 2007

To Apply:

The preferred method for submitting your covering

letter and resume is by email to greenup@greenup.on.ca .

Please note the position title in the subject line of your

email. If you are unable to send your application by email,

you may apply by fax or mail/drop off your application to:

Peterborough Green-Up

RE: Program Assistant, Sustainable Business Program

360 George St. North

Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7

Attn: Michelle Osborne

[Blane]

just got that too. The drag about some of these green jobs is the friggin' pay. I've seen some great shit in the inbox, moving 1/2 way across the country to work for 26,000 a year in a "management" level job is a bit scarey.

[Davey Boy 2.0]

...on a four month contract

[timouse]

yep...if i had a dollar for every time i saw a kickass job in GoodWork that turned out to be EI reachback 4 minute contract $8 an hour...d'oh!

oh well.

[Blane]

sorry, wasn't referring to this specific ad, there was one for an Environmental Education coordinator that was full time, looking for "long term" staff, work for 26k, 51 weeks per year in rural New Brunswick.

I guess you've got to want that lifestyle, that's all.

[Ms Zimmy]

Or give up most things you dont really need and try to make a difference, if it is in fact the the job of your dreams (I took a pay cut for this job....it wasn't easy)

[Blane]

Or give up most things you dont really need and try to make a difference, if it is in fact the the job of your dreams (I took a pay cut for this job....it wasn't easy)

Sure, the problem is that the "job of your dreams" on paper doesn't always turn out to be the job of your dreams in reality. It can be a hell of a gamble.

I'm simply bemoaning the fact that organizations working for social good are so poorly funded. It makes it hard for them to get good people and hang onto them and build strong, sustainable orgs.

Where I'm working right now is the same deal. It's a local organization and the top end salary is around 2,000 canadian a month (entry level is about 600 canadian a month), which is actually fairly decent. However a similar post working for any of the international agencies pays 2-4x the salary. So basically they get good people who build up their cv and then leave. There's no way they can compete. No real way out of it unless you find a core of people put working for a local agency ahead of international mobility and pay-scale.

[shainhouse]

I took a massive pay cut for my job here.. but I like my job. Life ain't perfect.

[Ms Zimmy]

Or give up most things you dont really need and try to make a difference' date=' if it is in fact the the job of your dreams (I took a pay cut for this job....it wasn't easy)[/quote']

Sure, the problem is that the "job of your dreams" on paper doesn't always turn out to be the job of your dreams in reality. It can be a hell of a gamble.

I'm simply bemoaning the fact that organizations working for social good are so poorly funded. It makes it hard for them to get good people and hang onto them and build strong, sustainable orgs.

Where I'm working right now is the same deal. It's a local organization and the top end salary is around 2,000 canadian a month (entry level is about 600 canadian a month), which is actually fairly decent. However a similar post working for any of the international agencies pays 2-4x the salary. So basically they get good people who build up their cv and then leave. There's no way they can compete. No real way out of it unless you find a core of people put working for a local agency ahead of international mobility and pay-scale.

Agreed. They can't compete. It sucks.

[nattyMatty]

Man! I don't think I qualify. But please keep the job opportunites coming. I need one.

-DaddyMatty