School Program Manager, full-time, Ecosource, Mississauga, GTA, Ontario - Jobs in Mississauga

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Education program manager jobs, Environmental education and climate action jobs Share: Home | Job Postings | Environmental Education ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONTitle: School Program ManagerOrganization: Ecosource Location: Mississauga , OntarioEcosource is seeking a School Program Manager35 hours per week, 12-month contract (August 2023-July 2024)Who we are: Ecosource is an innovative environmental organization that empowers the community to become more environmentally responsible through creative public education. We specialize in hands-on programming that aims to increase environmental sustainability in Peel Region and beyond. Learn more about our work at ecosource.ca .The position: Our organization is seeking an experienced and self-motivated School Program Manager to oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of environmental education workshops in schools across the Region of Peel. The successful candidate will also coordinate and implement teacher training activities with community partners and support fundraising, organizational development, and strategic planning in collaboration with Ecosource’s Leadership Team.Responsibilities:

• Oversee program activities focused on waste reduction in elementary schools in Peel Region.
• Coordinate school booking requests for predominantly in-school workshops and virtual when/if necessary.
• Provide training and leadership to a team of 3-4 environmental educators.
• Coordinate a professional development program for teachers in collaboration with York University.
• Support the planning and implementation of a youth conference in partnership with local schools, conservation authorities and community groups.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with program funders and stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, evaluate and report on program outcomes, supporting materials and budget.
• Work collaboratively with Ecosource’s leadership team to develop programs, manage partnerships, fundraise, build organizational capacity, set strategic goals, and evaluate our impact.
• Assist with other Ecosource programs as required and represent the core values of Ecosource.

Qualifications:

• A university degree in environmental studies, community development or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated skills related to project management and cultivating partner relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental education and climate issues,
• Experience in reporting, grant writing, budgeting, and program evaluation.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, and comfort in working in diverse settings with a variety of audiences, from volunteer events with youth to formal presentations to key stakeholders.
• Creative approach to problem solving and strong ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and anti-oppression principles and an understanding of environmental justice and its connection to climate issues.

Application Information:This is a full-time position of 35 hours a week. Starting salary is $56,000-$60,000 per year commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes access to a comprehensive benefits package, 10personal days per year, 15 days of paid vacation per year to start, and17 statutory and non-statutory holidays, including flexible paid holidays to promote an inclusive workplace.Deadline for application is Monday, August 21st, at 11:59 pm.Ecosource offers a great work environment with excellent opportunities for skills expansion. In alignment with our organizational value of inclusivity, it is our aim to have a staff team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We provide equal opportunity in employment and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ persons, and others. We value and welcome applicants to outline any relevant community involvement and/or lived experiences in their applications.If you are interested, please send a personalized cover letter (maximum 1 page) and resume (maximum 2 pages) outlining your interest in this position by email to Britt McKee, Executive Director, at hiring@ecosource.ca with School Program Manager in the subject line.Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.Share this:Note: The above is provided on anquot;As Is quot; basis and for general informational purposes only. People and Planet (also known asquot;GoodWork quot;) is not responsible for the content, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, legality, reliability, quality or suitability of this posting. We do not screen or endorse the organizations or individuals involved. If you decide to accept an offer of employment, volunteering or any other arrangement, you do so at your own risk and it is your responsibility to take all protective measures to guard against injury, abuse, non-payment or any other loss. Please read our full Termsamp; Conditions . Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Aug 2 2023 ID: 68849 Environmental Jobs Work in environment, nature, conservation, sustainability, local food, green business... Green jobs by email Help | Unsubscribe Find work in...

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