Eco Educator

Part Time Contract

East Scarborough Storefront, a project of Tides Canada Initiatives, is a unique approach to community development; we leverage the power of collaboration to support people and build community. Storefront staff acts as a bridge, catalyst and facilitator between and among community members, services and resources.

The Position

To work with colleagues, partners, gardeners, resident leaders to help create awareness and develop plans that encourage Storefront staff and KGO residents to make responsible choices regarding environmental practices and responsibilities.

This position ensures East Scarborough Storefront has the knowledge and systems in place so that residents, partners and staff can work in as environmentally sustainable way as possible. Key focuses primarily on the knowledge and systems needed for the eco-food hub (commercial grade kitchen) and the Roots Of Scarborough East community garden

Responsibilities include:

Garden:

Work with gardeners to help develop garden plans for the season Order soil and other required materials for the season Organize garden meetings Develop a composting system and waste is composted regularly Use the composting system as a way to bring together the gardeners with

those working in the kitchen Develop processes and protocols for rainwater barrel use

Environmental Learning Opportunities:

Provide gardeners, residents, staff with appropriate educational materials about issues of conservation, preservation, and sustainability

Act as an advocate for residents in obtaining environmental goals Develop basic training modules for groups using Storefront facilities Work with staff incorporating green practices

Work with entrepreneurs incorporating green practices Keep accurate and comprehensive records of gardeners, training, statistics Provide written reports as required

Qualifications:

2 years’ experience working in a community and environmental justice setting Understanding environmental needs and issues in marginal communities A thorough understanding of community work, and a demonstrated ability to

apply an empathetic and holistic approach to assisting community members Able to create inclusive and non-judgmental environments Demonstrated ability to work with people from various backgrounds and in

various cultures and Ability to work independently and as a part of a team Comfort with group and workshop facilitation Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong computer proficiency; database skills are considered an asset A second language is considered an asset Flexibility to perform a wide variety of tasks

To apply:

Part time contract 15 hours per week, April 2015 – Oct 2015, Monday to Friday, flexible schedule, occasional evening and weekend work required

Please forward resumes in person or by mail by March 30, 2015 (email or fax applications will not be accepted). Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

East Scarborough Storefront, Attention:

Dip Habib, Manager of Volunteers, Events & Facilities 4040 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, M1E 2R2

East Scarborough Storefront encourages applicants from all Human Rights protected groups. The Storefront Partners are committed to hiring staff members who reflect the diversity of East Scarborough. For more information about East Scarborough Storefront and Tides Canada Initiatives, please visit:

http://www.thestorefront.org/

http://tidescanada.org/projects/