Large Marge Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Let me know if you're interested and I'll put in a good word...INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Position: Festivals Intern - Greenbelt Festival Coordinators (2) Organization: Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation http://www.ourgreenbelt.ca Location: Toronto, Ontario Ontario's Greenbelt is an area of permanently protected green space, farmland, vibrant communities, forests, wetlands, and watersheds. It surrounds the province's Golden Horseshoe, and is vital to the quality of life in southern Ontario. It's our protected countryside. There are over 1.8 million acres in the Greenbelt -- an area larger than Prince Edward Island. The Greenbelt includes the Niagara Escarpment, the Oak Ridges Moraine, and the Rouge Park. The Greenbelt was created by legislation in February of 2005. The Foundation is seeking two (2) Greenbelt Festival Coordinators. We are looking for self-motivated, articulate, enthusiastic, and confident individuals to be Greenbelt spokespeople at summer events around Ontario's Greenbelt. Job Type: Environmental Not-for-Profit Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week Includes weekend work and travel Schedule: Mid-May to August, 2008. Salary: Wage plus per diem for travel and food expenses Location: Ontario's Greenbelt area Responsibilities: At the Summer Festivals * Traveling to and attending a diversity of events and summer festivals around the Greenbelt as the Foundation's representative * Coordinating with event organizers to arrange: exhibit space, sponsorship requirements such as approving Greenbelt logo use in show programs and signage, accounting items related to festivals * Coordinating with local farmers and distributing local produce at events * Staffing the Greenbelt booth and distributing Greenbelt materials at each event * Actively communicating the Greenbelt message to the public attending the events * Creating a record (written, photography/video) of the summer festivals in the Greenbelt Research and Project Management * Managing a database of annual events, activities and festivities taking place in the Greenbelt * Assist with research tasks and special projects as required All other responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Full-class driver's license, excellent driving skills and ability to navigate is required * Education in agriculture and farming, land management, environmental and planning policy, parks and recreation, biology, community development or related fields * Experience working with the public * Experience in public speaking, theater, public relations, retail, experiential education and the tourism industry is an asset * Experience working or volunteering in the not-for-profit sector * Willingness to work in a challenging and changing environment * Ability to work in a team and independently * Available to work during evenings and weekends * A sense of humor Applications Process: Deadline for applications is April 30, 2008. Please send a cover letter and C.V. outlining your interest and qualifications for this position, via email or post only. Please clearly indicate "FESTIVAL INTERN" in the subject line of all correspondence. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No phone inquiries please. Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation 68 Scollard Street, Suite 201, Toronto, ON M5R 1G2 info@ourgreenbelt.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I noticed this one on the goodworkcanada.ca listings.. Looks like a great gig! I would apply for it if I wasn't already applying to a whack of other jobs that are overseas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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