Job Title: Outreach and Sales Coordinator
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Salary: Depends on Experience
Status: Full-time, Permanent

The Clean Nova Scotia Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization that started in 1988.  We work in vital environmental areas like energy, water, transportation and waste.  The Clean Foundation provides the knowledge, tools and inspiration needed to encourage the individual actions that add up to positive environmental change. We partner with individual citizens, governments, organizations, communities and businesses to find environmental solutions.

You may know us as Clean Nova Scotia, but we work across Atlantic Canada, throughout the traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik.  Our local roots are going global, exploring how our knowledge and experience can be used in other countries, including nations in the developing world.  That’s why we say we’re just Clean.

We are currently seeking a hardworking, dynamic and motivated individual to add to our team who has a strong passion for people and the environment.  Our approach is always collaborative and team oriented.  In this stimulating role of Outreach and Sales Coordinator you will report to the Program Manager – Energy.

The Outreach & Sales Coordinator is primarily responsible for recruiting participants and clients for the HomeWarming program.The main objective is to identify and recruit approximately 1,850 participants (750 electric heated homes, 1100 non-electric homes) per year in the province of Nova Scotia.  Additional duties may include outreach, promotion and support of other Clean programs.

Specific Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities):

Research residential sector and municipalities to develop an outreach campaign to reach targets for HomeWarming intake;
Develop and implement outreach program to develop a pipeline of participants for the HomeWarming program;
Work with the HomeWarming team to ensure integration of participant locations with operational requirements;
Work closely with and coordinate with various low income advisory Committees in order to open doors to the community;
Develop materials, information packages and sales tools for the solicitation of program applications from eligible homeowners;
Develop pitch presentations and materials;
Coordinate and deliver information and sales pitches, with appropriate staff or volunteer in attendance when required;
Build effective partnerships increasing public awareness of the HomeWarming program;
Attend conferences, seminars and meetings as requested to facilitate the promotion of the HomeWarming program;
Safe guard company property. Report any incidents of theft or misappropriation or unauthorized possession of company property;
Public speaking;
Keeping up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and making any necessary modifications to accommodate changes;
Assist with writing funding proposals and reports;
Ensure proper delivery of the human resources and safety policies, procedures and practices of the organization;
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or post-secondary education in Public Relations, Marketing or Sales;
Two [2] – Five [5] years’ experience of outreach and sales;
Experience in working with diverse stakeholders;
Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal;
Experience with public speaking;
Should have a strong sense of empathy and be able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism;
Proficient with computer applications such as; MS Office Suite, Internet and Outlook;
Must be a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada;
Must demonstrate a passion for the environment;
Experience dealing with opposing worldviews and/or conflict management considered an asset;
Must be able to complete and pass a criminal background check;
Must be able to provide a Driver’s Abstract from the Registry of Motor Vehicle;
Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license and personal vehicle;
Must maintain valid First Aid/CPR and WHMIS certification;
Must demonstrate a passion for the environment;
Experience working in the non-profit sector is considered an asset.​

Please submit cover letter and resume merged into one document to Mary Christopher at mchristopher@clean.ns.ca.  Deadline for resumes to be submitted is January 31st, 2016.

Clean is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels.  We welcome applicants from Aboriginal People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on either your cover letter or resume.