Job Posting: Community Animator (Toronto area)

Faith & the Common Good is a national non-profit organization that facilitates inter-faith dialogue and action on matters of social and ecological concern. Our main program, Greening Sacred Spaces (GSS), promotes eco-sustainability in faith communities (churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, etc.), focusing primarily on energy
conservation within faith buildings. We are looking for half-time staff (approximately 75 hours/month) to liaise with green activists within faith communities to assist them in
participating in GSS.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
- Experience working with faith communities
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and eco-sustainable solutions
- Experience with networking 
- Experience with working with volunteers
- Experience and comfort speaking in front of groups
- Must be creative, energetic, flexible, motivated, and well-organized

DUTIES
-  Conduct all activities in accordance with the ecological and spiritual mission of Faith & the Common Good
-  Plan and coordinate the ‘Greening Sacred Spaces’ program in the local area
-  Identify and liaise with representatives from each faith community and report on activities
-  Plan and participate in GSS networking events
-  Animate interest in the campaign among faith communities and other groups
- Track local environmental resources and liaise with community and environmental groups for opportunities to collaborate.

The Centre for Social Justice invites applicants for the position of Social Justice Retreat Coordinator

May 10 – August 30, 2010

The Retreat Coordinator will work with a Steering Committee (made up of experienced community workers and academics working in the field of social justice) to organize the 13th Annual Social Justice Summer Retreat. A member of the Board of Directors will act as a direct supervisor and meet with the student on a regular basis.

Please follow the link for more information on the Retreat:
http://www.socialjustice.org/index.php?page=summer-retreat

Duties:

· Responsible for overall coordination of logistics leading up to and at the event.

· Coordinate regular Steering Committee meetings, take minutes and follow-up with assigned tasks.

· Process registrations and subsidy applications.

· Respond to high volume of inquiries via email and phone.

· Develop a publicity strategy and manage website content.

· Recruit, train and supervise volunteers to help with logistics.

· Track expenses and manage event budget.

Project Coordinator / Research Assistant, Centre for the North

The Conference Board of Canada recently launched a new five-year initiative called the Centre for the North. The Centre brings together Aboriginal leaders, businesses, governments, communities, educational institutions, and other organizations to achieve a shared vision of sustainable prosperity in the North. We are seeking a Project Coordinator / Research Assistant to act as a prime liaison with project partners and to support the numerous research initiatives that are under way.

Reporting to the Director, the Project Coordinator / Research Assistant will work closely with members of the project team, as well as with external partners and stakeholders. This position is a 6-month contract to start (potentially renewable for up to four years), is available immediately, and is located in Ottawa.

Characteristics
We are seeking a bright, energetic individual who will represent the Centre for the North and the Conference Board in a professional manner. A significant portion of this role involves liaising with key external stakeholders and their contacts.

Short Term International Volunteer Advisor Opportunities
Albania

Since 1990, CDC Development Solutions (CDS) has worked to link small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging economies with US companies and organizations through volunteer consulting assignments.

Currently, CDS seeks business experts with a minimum of ten (10) years experience for 3-4 week volunteer assignments in the follow areas:

1. Productivity experts in garments and footwear production for operations management (i.e. line balancing, inventory and total quality control, etc.)
2. HR specialists in reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures, remuneration incentive schemes in manufacturing companies, employee recruitment and retention improvements in basic manufacturing companies.
3. Experts in developing sales and marketing tool kits for garment and footwear companies to increase sales.
4. Food processing experts with expertise in marketing, production and sales.
5. Experts in hotel management, tourism, and sales.

Ideally, volunteers will be experts in the above areas. Knowledge of the European textile and apparel industry is a plus as well as language skills in Italian.

The World Green Building Council and York University have partnered to create the International Green Building Internship Program for eligible undergraduate and graduate level students registered at Ontario Universities and Colleges. This Internship Program presents a truly unique career opportunity for students who are looking to gain hands-on skills and experience in the field of green building.

Internship placements are three months in length and begin in May 2010. There are 15 placement opportunities available for qualified students this year in the following countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Jordan, New Zealand, Romania, Spain, and Vietnam. Internship responsibilities vary depending on the needs of the host organization and may include assisting with educational programs, rating tool development, membership management, research, logistical support for events and workshops, administrative support, etc.

Students who are accepted into the program will receive a $3000 stipend and will also be eligible to receive a mobilization award to help offset air travel costs.