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.

Overview: This individual will deliver outdoor educational programming for the public at Evergreen Brick Works, with a focus on ecology, arts, shelter building, fire making and cooking. This individual will work on weekends with the potential for occasional shifts throughout the week.

Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging public and private educational programs, primarily outdoor nature-based activities for children and families;
Staffing festivals and special events;
Ensure safe delivery of programs according to Evergreen policies, procedures and training;
Provide a welcoming experience for the general public and clients and act as an ambassador for Evergreen Brick Works;
Communicate a summary of program statistics and experience to supervisor;
Model leadership, team work, and a contagious curiosity about the natural world.
Supervise and engage Evergreen volunteers

Competencies:

Models EG’s Core Values: behaviours all EG staff must demonstrate to meet objectives

Communication. Speak, listen and write in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
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.
Leadership: Mobilize teams, lead by example, inspire others to achieve.
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.
Analytical/Decision Making/Problem Solving skills. Draw insightful conclusions from information. Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of EG. Assess difficult situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
Calm under pressure. Demonstrate composure in stressful situations.
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.
Other. Able to work independently on specific projects

Guidelines:

Reporting Relationships:

Supervised by: Program supervisor
Supervises: Volunteers and Interns

Qualifications:

An ability to guide diverse members of the public, including children and youth, in outdoor educational and recreational activities
Education or experience in children’s environmental education and recreational programming, community engagement and education, youth engagement, and/or community services
Background in Ecology, Biology, Arts, or Environmental Sciences
Comfort working with individuals of different ages, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities
Ability to craft with natural materials including wood and clay, or willingness to learn
Experience with (or willingness to learn) safe use of simple hand tools
Strong initiative to complete projects
Excellent communication skills
Responsible, organized and accountable
A flexible schedule, with the ability to work evenings and weekends
Current standard first aid & CPR training
Complete a successful vulnerable sector police reference check

Assets:

Those who have experience in and demonstrate a commitment to fostering creativity and learning in children
Knowledge of local, organic food and experience cooking outdoors over an open fire

Working conditions:

Able to endure rain and other inclement weather conditions
Working primarily outdoors with a variety of people, including children
Available Monday to Sunday on a part-time basis
Shifts of 4-8 hours

Physical requirements:

Standing for extended periods of time
Lifting heavy objects on a regular basis

Terms of contract:

Part-time, hourly; $12- $14, depending on experience and ability

Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to:
humanresources@evergreen.ca
Please Reference “Outdoor Programs Animator” 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

Evergreen welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.