Toronto Environmental Alliance
Greenbelt Campaigner
Position Type: Full Time Date Ad Posted: 4/10/2008
Job Region: ON - Metro Toronto Area Application Deadline: 5/2/2008
Location(s): Toronto
The Toronto Environmental Alliance is seeking a Greenbelt Campaigner. As part of the TEA campaign team, the campaigner will promote Toronto-based policies and programs that support, secure and potentially expand the Greenbelt surrounding the Greater Toronto Area.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a campaign aimed at influencing the City of Toronto to adopt policies that support, secure and potentially expand the Greenbelt.
- Work with diverse stakeholders in and around the Greenbelt to support campaign goals.
- Coordinate an advisory group made up of Greenbelt stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Experience in developing and managing successful campaigns;
- Experience working with multi-sectoral partners;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Media relations experience;
- Experience working in Toronto;
- Understanding of the public policy process at the municipal, provincial and federal levels;
- Knowledge of local food systems and food procurement;
- Experience in environmental public policy, in particular existing environmental laws and regulations;
- Energetic and innovative.
This is a full-time position beginning no later than June 2, 2008. Compensation will be based on the skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Please submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume and three references in confidence by May 2nd to the attention of:
Franz Hartmann, Executive Director
resume@torontoenvironment.org
TEA hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted within 7 days of the application closing date.
Compensation Type: Salary Contact by: Email
Job Contact Information
Franz Hartmann
Executive Director
Toronto Environmental Alliance
Email: resume@torontoenvironment.org
For more information visit: http://www.torontoenvironment.org
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