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Program Assistant - Environmental Initiatives
Overview
Do you enjoy organizing and promoting educational activities with an environmental focus that will benefit our City? The City of Brandon is searching for an individual with great organizational and interpersonal skills to work on Environmental Initiatives.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Organize and promote Environmental Initiatives based programming;
• Support the Environmental Initiatives Coordinator with the work of the Brandon Environmental Committee;
• Create promotional material such as posters, brochures etc. social media, creating advertising campaigns;
• Liaise with other city departments to carry out Environmental Initiative programming;
• Assist with promoting and organizing other environmental awareness programs and opportunities throughout the community;
• Assist with implementing 4R Waste Ambassador Program, data collection for greenhouse gas inventory, assist with the Brandon Enviro Expo; and engage residents on climate action;
• Participate in team meetings to discuss programming ideas and coordinate ideas;
• Liaise with the necessary government offices to work within any applicable regulations;
• Keep track of number of waste ambassadors for each event;
• Write final reports as required;
• Assist with various events or programs as required;
• Willingness to work as part of a team or independently, in all weather conditions;
• Able to work days, evenings and weekends as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Must possess and hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle;
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge in environmental studies;
• Demonstrated ability to positively communicate and interact with people of all ages;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Publisher;
• Successful completion of a Criminal Reference Check and Child Abuse Registry Check including Vulnerable Sector Verification.