Coordinator, Outreach

WWF

Position Description

The Coordinator, Outreach is responsible for key activities that support achieving WWF’s goal of connecting 1 in 10 Canadians more deeply with nature.  This role will provide a variety of essential project and logistical support that will enable effective program and project planning, execution and reporting in the Nature Connected Communities unit. 

The Coordinator participates in program planning and execution and is encouraged to contribute creative ideas and energy to all aspects of the team plan.  The Coordinator will also stay in touch with external engagement initiatives and/or opportunities that can benefit WWF’s goals and/or be leveraged to amplify WWF’s impact. 

Regarding project execution, this role will take responsibility for key activities related to the promotion, outreach and implementation of current and new projects within the Nature Connected Communities department.  They will also help promote and support the delivery and administration of the Go Wild School Grants program. As a member of the Nature Connected Communities team, they will participate in other team initiatives as required.

Key Responsibilities

The Coordinator will work with and support the Living Planet @ Campus, Living Planet @ Schools and Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup programs.  This includes:
  • Supporting and implementing project activities to meet targets and deadline, including research.
  • Coordinating the design and delivery of promotional materials for specific projects.
  • Identifying and cultivating specific target markets for program promotion.
  • Coordinating stewardship activities that celebrate engagement and success.
  • Supporting the promotion, execution and administration of Go Wild School grants.
  • Supporting the collection of stories from specific projects that illustrate success.
  • Providing quarterly reviews and reports of engagement progress.
  • Developing and maintaining the quarterly calendar for volunteer needs and opportunities, including an expanded Panda visit schedule to schools and shoreline events.
  • Other duties as required
 

What We Are Looking For

  • Marketing and promotion background or experience, level of recent graduate or above.
  • Creative and energetic thinker.
  • Ability to take initiative and also work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the goals of WWF-Canada.
  • Good organizational skills that reflect an attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
  • Ability to work in standard computer programs like Word and Excel. 
  • Ability to work in Photoshop or other design programs at a minimal level is an asset.
  • In order to support the ability to transport supplies and travel these events, a valid Ontario driver’s license is requirement of this role.
 

Other Information

This role will require local travel to various community events. In order to support the ability to transport supplies and travel these events, a valid Ontario driver’s license is requirement of this role.
 

How to apply 

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, you may submit your application either through our online portal or direct mail. Please submit your application using one method only.

Online

You can submit your cover letter and resume by clicking HERE.

Direct Mail

Attn: Human Resources Department
410 Adelaide St. West
Suite 400
Toronto, ON  M5V 1S8

If you are submitting an application via direct mail, please include your answers to the following questions:

  1. Apart from its mission, what makes WWF-Canada an employer of choice for you?
  2. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  3. What are your salary expectations?
  4. How flexible are your salary expectations?
  5. Do you possess a valid Ontario driver’s license? 
  6. Where did you see this posting?
 

Deadline to Apply

Please ensure that your application is received on or before June 27, 2018, 5pm Toronto time. 

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.

WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining WWF-Canada.  Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call.  We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews and thank you for your understanding.