Halton Children’s Water Festival Co-Coordinator - Jobs in Burlington, ON

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Halton Children’s Water Festival Co-CoordinatorContract, 4-months - starting JulyConservation Halton was established more than 60 years ago to protect our communities from flooding and erosion and manage and restore natural resources of the watershed. We have grown to become so much more. Today, it is our responsibility to prepare our communities for the impacts of climate change, support our partners in creating more sustainable communities, manage our natural areas and resources within the watershed, monitor and enhance the environmental health of our watershed and create opportunities to connect with nature through recreation and education.We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Conservation Halton is committed to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self, no matter their ethnic background, religious beliefs, age demographic, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical ability, mental health or general appearance.Four years ago, Conservation Halton started a process of transformation through our strategic plan, Metamorphosis. That strategic plan was an important first step for us to better understand the needs of our community and lay the groundwork for what needed to be done. Metamorphosis has now reached its end, but it is more important than ever for us to plan for the future. Our new strategic plan, Momentum, positions us to use the improvements and achievements we have made to carry us into the future for a more green, resilient, connected tomorrow. We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally-focused and socially-conscious community organization, then we are looking for you!Your OpportunityReporting to the Coordinator of Community Outreach and Engagement, your core focus will be to support the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of the Halton Children’s Water Festival (HCWF). This position also supports other educational programming and community outreach initiatives within the Education and Outreach group.What is the Halton Children’s Water FestivalThe Halton Children’s Water Festival is a community initiative that involves Halton Region (co-presenter), local municipalities, school boards and community organizations. It is an educational field trip for students in grades two through five, with a mission to further educate the Halton community about their local watershed and the value of the plants and animals that live within it.The event is held outdoors, at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario. It educates elementary students about all things water through interactive, curriculum-linked, activity stations and engages high school students through volunteer engagement as activity presenters. The steering committee also works with local organizations in the field who act as external activity providers.The HCWF Co-coordinator will:1. Halton Children’s Water Festival

• Plan, organize, and execute the Halton Children’s Water Festival, tasks include some of the following:
• Work with the festival steering committee and its respective subcommittees to coordinate water festival programming, logistics, communication pieces, etc.
• Act as the lead during festival set-up, execution and take-down; be the on-site specialist for vendors, logistics and key volunteers
• Book and organize event logistics including busing, food, tent and outdoor washroom providers, vendors and activity presenters; provide them with necessary information leading up to and/or during the event to ensure they are equipped to participate
• Manage a team of staff and community volunteers leading up to, and during the festival; assign appropriate volunteer roles and ensure community volunteers have the proper materials to successfully participate at the event
• Administer teacher orientation workshops as well as high school orientation workshops
• Respond to inquiries from teacher participants
• Manage website updates, registration opening and online registration process
• Review and update festival safety protocols, following Conservation Halton Health and Safety standards
• Network with internal and external organizations

2. General Outreach

• Support Conservation Halton’s other community outreach programs and represent the organization at community events
• Other duties as required to contribute to the team effort and to achieve the objectives of the Outreach department and Conservation Halton

Your Qualifications

• Post secondary education in a related discipline
• 2-3 years’ experience in event planning, project management or recreation/education programming
• Experience motivating and working with volunteers and/or committees and working groups
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and its suite of applications, specifically Excel
• Able to travel to various sites across the watershed not serviced by public transportation, have a valid Driver’s Licence
• This position will work event hours on the evening and weekend, specifically leading up to the event, availability during that time will be required
• Must be detail-oriented, capable of following a workplan
• Experience working with students, specifically high school students an asset
• Highly organized, can stay focused in a fast-paced, task heavy environment; specifically, in the Summer/Fall leading up to the event
• Proven leadership skills, can identify what needs to be done without being asked
• Good team member, who takes responsibility for their tasks and is aware of time management
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Quick thinker who is comfortable working outdoors or under adverse conditions
• Experience working with children and youth or in environmental programming an asset

Your Reward

• Salary starting at $28.46 per hour based on a 35-hour work week
• You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment
• You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
• You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
• Free access to Conservation Ontario parks
• Season passes and lift tickets for the Glen Eden ski and snowboard area
• Discounts on Conservation Halton services, food and merchandise

Our Core ValuesDiversity and Inclusion - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.Learning and Innovation - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn fromothers and the benefits of sharing knowledge.Person-Centered Service - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.Collaboration - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.Sustainability - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.Integrity - We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.Resilience - We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.To ApplyPlease email your application to careers@hrca.on.ca by end of day July 3rd, 2022Your application should include:

• Your resume and cover letter in one pdf document
• Reference your name and the position title in the subject line
• In the body of your email, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Quick Apply

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