Team Leader (1 Position): The Team Leader is the day-to-day supervisor for the Green Team.
As such this person is responsible for the conduct of Team Members and the work they undertake. The Team Leader ensures that the work required is properly assigned and carried out, and ensures that the project proceeds smoothly. This involves planning, maintaining discipline, daily acquisition of materials required, effective liaison with the Project Proponent and the Conservation Corps, troubleshooting, etc. A Team Leader is expected to demonstrate the ability to plan and organize and must have previous leadership and supervisory skills. This position is for eight weeks with a rate of pay $10.00 per hour for 35 hours per week.
Team Member (3 Positions): The Team Member is an integral part of the Green Team.
The Team Member follows the direction given by the Team Leader, has the ability to work well in a team environment and feels that s/he can make a positive contribution to the projects undertaken. This position is for eight weeks at $9.00 per hour for 35 hours per week.
Qualifications for this project:
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physical ability to perform manual labour.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Youth aged 16-30.
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- Background in organizing workshops/events/after school programs an asset.
- Willingness to speak with community members for educational purposes
- Willingness to work with other community groups
- Knowledge and experience in organic gardening an asset.
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Additional Considerations: Project may be physically demanding. Required to get to and from worksite; CSA approved boots;
potential for evening and weekend work. One person on the Team will be required to have access to a vehicle. Reimbursement for vehicle mileage is in accordance with Provincial Government rates.
Application Process: Please return a completed application form, resume and cover letter to:
MAIL or IN PERSON: Suite 103, 10 Austin Street, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4C2
FAX: (709) 729-7270
EMAIL: applications@conservationcorps.nf.ca
Indicate the Green Team Job Ad Number and Project Title on your application.
Deadline for Applications is Friday, May 22, 2009.
For more information, contact Donna Lush, Regional Supervisor, at (709) 489-7320, or
Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador is a non-profit organization with a mandate to provide young people with meaningful work, training and educational opportunities in the areas of environmental and cultural heritage conservation and enhancement.
