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Glen Elbe Programming Manager
The Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust is seeking a Glen Elbe Programming Manager for the 2025 field season.
Positions are conditional based on funding received from the Canada Summer Jobs Program.
The Canada Summer Jobs Program requires that all applicants:
– be between 15 and 30 years of age
– be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. International students are not eligible participants.
– have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant Provincial or Territorial legislation and regulations
This contract begins on June 9th (flexible) and lasts for 8 weeks with potential for extension based on job performance, available funding, and TIWLT need.
The Glen Elbe Programming Manager will work directly under the Executive Director and Board of Directors, and their duties include:
– Aid the Board of Directors’ Events Team in event planning and implementation alongside the other Board Teams
– Work on a business plan for the land trust’s Glen Elbe Learning Centre events
– Brainstorm, plan, and implement one fundraising venture on the property, and create documentation suitable to evaluate, modify, and re-create the venture in future years
– Assist in the land trust’s summer events and programs – Conservation Options workshop, Annual General Meeting, August major fundraising event and others, by arranging for an events tent rental, table and chair rentals, promotion and advertising, food, music, and parking arrangements
– Work out of the Glen Elbe Learning Centre daily, and welcome and orient visitors to the property
– Prepare the Glen Elbe Learning Centre for programs – mowing the lawn, watering gardens, provisioning, keeping the office tidy and furniture set for programs, etc.
– Aid the centre’s volunteers in their work and keep needed supplies on hand including some sustenance for workers as needed
– Keep a list of supplies needed and report to the Executive Director when necessities need replenishing
– Do opening and closing checklists making sure the property is secure and prepared for the next day
– Work with events, fundraising, and finance teams to make sure necessities are on hand and in good repair. Think ahead and be creative in order to be prepared.
Applicants must have a valid Class G driver’s license or equivalent.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $18.20 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- If you are not located in or near Athens, ON, are you willing to relocate to the area for the duration of your employment?
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Location:
- Athens, ON (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-09
