Evergreen is a charity that inspires action to green cities. Evergreen strives to solve pressing urban environmental issues by bringing people together, inspiring them with possibilities and engaging them in identifying solutions and taking action.
The primary focus being on Farmer’s Market, Markets, and Public Events at Evergreen Brick Works. They will be responsible for project management and facilitation. Working with team leaders to support Evergreen Brick Works programming, marketing and outreach strategies.
Responsibilities
Project development and delivery of Farmer’s Market, Markets, and Public Events.
Develop relationships with external parties to collaborate on the planning, funding and delivery of selected projects
Provide communications team with project information as required; support the development of promotional materials
Support program tracking, evaluation and progress against Evergreen’s strategic objectives
Track expenses and manage project budgets
Support program fundraising, including contributions to grant proposals and reports
Represent Evergreen at public events related to the Evergreen Brick Works portfolio
Create and Implement process improvements
Participate in emergency management planning and support flood preparation, evacuation and clean-up activities as needed
Support public event/program coordination and effective delivery on site, working closely with events staff to support events
Supervise interns and volunteers as required
Competencies:
Models Evergreen’s Core Values
Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
Communication. Speak, listen and write in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Customer-focus. Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external customers/donors to meet or exceed their expectations and receives positive feedback from internal and external customers/donors.
Flexibility/adaptability. Flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope effectively with complexity and change.
Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to do. Passionate and excited over work. Can-do attitude. Tenacious and goes the distance to get something done.
Planning/Organization/Project Management. Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals and focus on priorities, create/implement action plans/budgets, document, evaluate, learn.
Guidelines:
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
A post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience
1 – 3 years’ work experience in event management, program delivery, project management or similar;
Excellent computer skills (MS Office), social media skills, and familiarity with databases;
Interest in/knowledge of environmental issues with emphasis Farmers’ Markets, Public Markets and food systems issues.
Strong leadership skills, highly organized, creative and self-motivated
Excellent conflict management skills
Ability to work with individuals of all ages, cultures, backgrounds and abilities
Asset
Previous experience managing Farmer Markets, Markets, and Public Events
Experience in food service management / Food Handling Certification
Experience working with volunteers.
Additional languages
Working conditions:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Lifting heavy objects on a regular basis (able to set up and move tables or tents as needed)
Able to work weekends and evenings.
Terms of contract:
Contract Full Time 1 year contract
Reporting Relationships:
Supervised by: Senior Manager Public Engagement and Food
Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to:
humanresources@evergreen.ca
Please Reference “Markets & Public Events” in the subject line
By Mail to Attention: Human Resources
Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8