Short-term contract available at Ecology Action Centre

Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 12:18:22 -0400
From: Alexandra Fischer <trax@istar.ca>
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Could you please post the below job opportunity at your earliest
convenience? The deadline for application is Wednesday, January 22 at 5
pm.
Thank you very much,
Alexandra Fischer
TRAX Project Coordinator
Ecology Action Centre

Anti-Idling Project Coordinator Job Description

Full-time short-term position available for 6 weeks with the Ecology
Action Centre’s Transportation Committee. We are looking for a Project
Coordinator to work on a project initiated in 2002 to reduce vehicle
idling among fleets within the Halifax Regional Municipality. We are
looking for someone who is passionate about, knowledgeable and
experienced in sustainable transportation issues.

The project includes working with fleet managers and employees,
delivering anti-idling workshops, distributing anti-idling brochures and
displays, evaluating the impact of the project and producing a final
report.

Skills:
· Knowledge and interest in environmental issues, including
transportation issues
· Strong public speaking skills with the ability to persuade and
motivate people to make personal changes
· Professional demeanor
· Ability to work independently and conscientiously without supervision
· Computer literacy in MS Office, including Word, familiarity with
e-mail and Internet
· Good writing skills
· Experience in advocacy and lobbying an asset
· Persistent, optimistic approach, with ability to find new ways to
solve problems

The position is from Wednesday January 29-March 12, and pays $15 per
hour, 35 hours per week. There is also the possibility of working less
hours per week and extending the contract until March 31, 2003.

Please apply by submitting a cover letter and CV to:
Alexandra Fischer
TRAX re. Anti-Idling Project Opening
Ecology Action Centre
1568 Argyle St., Suite 31
Halifax NS B3J 2B3
E-mail: trax@istar.ca
F: (902) 422-6410

Application deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2003, 5:00 pm. Interviews
will be held Friday January 24 or Monday January 27.

We regret that only applicants who are short-listed for this position
will be contacted.



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