sust-mar: job with Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association

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Job Title:                              Event and Communications Officer
Organization:                        Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve 
Association (SNBRA)

Term:                                    May 2004 (start date flexible): 6 
weeks (possibility of extension funding dependent).

Location:                              Based at NSCC - Annapolis Valley 
Campus, Middleton

Employment Type:                Contract Position - Full time, 40 hours per 
week.

Flexible hours (includes some weekend and evening work).

Accountability:                      SNBRA Communications Committee, SNBRA 
Board of Directors

Rate of Pay:                          $6.50 to $10.50 per hour commensurate 
with experience.

Deadline for applications:    Monday, April 26 2004.



Background & Purpose:  The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association 
(SNBRA) is a non-profit organization of volunteers from different sectors. 
It formed to establish a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve incorporating Kejimkujik 
National Park and National Historic Site and the Tobeatic Wilderness Area as 
the core protected area.  Since the designation of the SNBR in 2001, the 
association has been working with the five counties surrounding the core 
area to garner further support, invite public involvement and develop 
strategic and cooperation plans for the reserve.  In recognition of this 
cooperation and the support of the Provincial and Federal Governments, the 
association is preparing a public open house celebration scheduled for 
Spring 2004 as well as outreach throughout Southwest Nova Scotia throughout 
the summer. The association will also be hosting the annual general meeting 
of the Canadian Biosphere Reserve Association (CBRA).



Job Summary:  The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate the 
planning, set up and execution of the CBRA Annual General Meeting and 
Biosphere Reserve Open House Celebrations. This position will be supported 
by an already established communications committee. The position will work 
in consultation with this committee.  On a day-to-day basis, the candidate 
will report to Bob Maher, Chair of the Board of SNBRA and be based at the 
NSCC Middleton Campus.



Duties and Responsibilities:

1.                 Preparing an invitation list and sending invitations.

2.                 Confirming and refining logistics for all events.

3.                 Planning activities for the Open House Celebrations.

4.                 Preparing media materials and presentation materials for 
the Celebrations, including press releases, display / exhibit materials, 
speaking notes, media kits and a public service announcement.

5.                 Attending all meetings of the association.

6.                 Administrative Duties, including correspondence, database 
management, research and calls.

7.                 Overnight travel as needed and representation of SNBRA in 
an outreach capacity at regional events.

8.                 Other duties as assigned.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1•                Demonstrated experience in event planning.

2•                Familiarity with media relations and writing press 
releases, speaking notes, writing public service announcements.

3•                Ability to work independently on goals with the email and 
telephone support of the communications committee and day-to-day supervision 
of the Chair of the SNBRA Board.

4•                Ability to manage time efficiently, handle multiple tasks 
and meet deadlines.

5•                Personable, reliable and able to take initiative.

6•                As initial point of contact, ability to represent SNBRA to 
persons outside the organization in a professional and courteous manner via 
phone and in person.

7•                An understanding of and interest in promoting Biosphere 
Reserves and sustainable development.

8•                Strong communication skills: written and verbal.

9•                Bilingualism (English / French) considered an asset.

10•              Demonstrated teamwork skills.

11•              Excellent organizational skills and excellent attention to 
detail.

12•              Proficiency with computers.

13•              Must have valid Drivers License (and access to vehicle).



Other requirements:  This position is made available through the Summer 
Career Placements (SCP) initiative of the Human Resources Development Canada 
(HRDC). Eligible Participants for the position must:

1.       Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusively) at the time of 
intake/selection;

2.       Have been registered as full time students in the previous academic 
year, and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next 
academic year;

3.       Be students in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical 
program, but not attending full-time classes while participating in their 
placement;

4.       Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons on whom 
refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee 
Protection Act;

5.       Students on work visas are not eligible;

6.       Be legally entitled to work according to the provincial legislation 
and regulations;

7.       Not hold another full-time (30 or more hours) summer job.



Please send resume and cover letter to:

Bob Maher, Chair of the Board, Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association, 
c/o Centre of Geographics Sciences (COGS), NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus 
(Middleton Site), Lawrencetown, RR1 NS B0S 1M0

Fax: (902) 825-5479 Email c/o: Debby.Hebb@nscc.ca  Website: 
http://www.snbra.ca/







Contact details for the association and the address for students to send 
resumes to:

Debby Hebb: Administrative Assistant

Applied Geomatics Research Group (AGRG)

Centre of Geographics Sciences (COGS)

NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus

Civic Address: 295 Commercial St, Middleton, NS  B0S 1P0

Mailing Address: Lawrencetown RR1, NS  B0S 1M0

Email: Debby.Hebb@nscc.ca

Phone: (902) 825-5483; Fax: (902) 825-5479

Website: Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve:  www.snbra.ca

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