Are you interested in learning, connecting and engaging with a range of groups, individuals, agencies and organizations working in the field of environmental health in NB? Do you enjoy working with people, organizing meetings and events, and have experience in teamwork?
The Employer: The NBEN (www.renb.ca) is a dynamic and innovative organization that functions as the “central station” of New Brunswick's environmental movement - a hub that serves to bring together and connect people working on environmental issues in the province. The network is the pulse of New Brunswick's environmental movement, and its mission is “to catalyze and encourage effective action on environmental issues”.
Salary and benefits: Up to $26.24 an hour, depending on experience, plus two weeks vacation and one week's paid vacation during the December office closure. The NBEN is an extremely supportive and collaborative workplace, offering training opportunities and a flexible work schedule. After a 6-month probationary period, NBEN offers a generous health benefits package (including 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits).
Terms of employment: One-year contract at 30 hours per week, with possibility of renewal depending on funding. Moncton, New Brunswick, or from the home office. The office is located on the second floor of a building currently accessible only by a flight of stairs. There are two unisex washrooms and a kitchenette on site. Please contact us regarding our masking policies or office accessibility if you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 safety or other physical or health accommodations you may require.
Job responsibilities include:
- Coordination of the New Brunswick Children's Environmental Health Collaborative, a network of over 400 people from nearly 150 agencies and organizations working to ensure that New Brunswick children have healthy environments in which to learn, live and play.
- Coordination of related caucuses, which are mini-networks of environmental groups working together on common environmental health concerns, such as herbicide spraying and environmental rights.
- Coordination of a joint project on environmental literacy in schools
Requirements:
- 2-3 years experience in program management resulting in strong organizational, planning, and management skills
- Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills
- Experience in networks and partnerships
- Commitment to a career in the non-profit sector
- Strong computer skills (Joomla, Canva, CiviCRM, Microsoft Office, Facebook, etc)
- Functionally bilingual (EN/FR) with strong oral and written communications skills in either English or French
- Driver’s license
Please specify in your cover letter your education, work or volunteer experience in relation to the following requirements and assets.
Preference for candidates with training, volunteer work or experience with environmental groups and non-profit organizations
The NBEN values diversity in our workplace. We recognize that people who experience structural oppression and marginalization have much to offer our community. They are therefore strongly encouraged to apply, and can mention this in their cover letter.
Please call us if you have any questions about how your disability or identity could be an asset or a challenge.
How do I apply? Please send a resume and cover letter to Annika Chiasson (pronouns: she/he), Executive Director, nben@nben.ca
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so don't delay!
While the New Brunswick Environmental Network appreciates all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
