Program Coordinator

6 months ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:49555**

**_
Ready to help lead important City tree planting efforts?_**
**_Looking to motivate socially conscious folks?_**
**_Excited about developing environmental stewardship resources?_**

The Root for Trees Program Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Root for Trees program. Root for Trees is the city of Edmonton’s volunteer tree planting initiative. We work with community groups, local businesses, school & youth groups, and corporations to plant native species of trees and shrubs in naturalized areas around Edmonton. This position would be involved in the hiring, training, and daily supervision of front-line staff. In addition, they will review and develop program manuals and proper safety procedures.

This position will also assist and provide support to the Root for Trees Program Lead, and support policy review and evaluation of program criteria. They will be involved in regular program development, expenditures, and several aspects of program promotions, outreach, and communications. This employee would be directly interacting with the public, and providing opportunities for citizens to take part in environmental stewardship and beautification initiatives to enhance Edmonton as a Green City.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

- Review and develop procedures and training manuals, facilitate hiring, training, supervising of staff, create staff schedules, approve vacation requests, review and approve staff time and evaluation of seasonal program staff
- Role model a commitment to an inclusive and diverse approach to staff and volunteers
- Work closely with communications to create, prepare and distribute promotional materials (i.e. posters, pamphlets, and engagement incentives) that support inclusive practices
- Research and develop content for educational programs
- Develop and maintain social media updates and information for events
- Advertise to recruit volunteers for our programs and special events; through on-line calendars, newsletters and through establishing communications connections to community groups and external interest groups ensuring all know they are welcome
- Monitor and coach staff to maintain high-quality program content, create new program content, establish effective evaluations
- Order, purchase, maintain and/or deliver program event supplies and equipment as well as record and track volunteer & overall program statistics
- Plan annual event schedules, event and program planning for Root for Trees
- Special Event Coordination
- Direct communication with volunteers to maintain service level demands
- Manage Volunteer bookings and the Root for Trees business account
- Schedule and coordinate of daily programs, truck coordination, and maintain our Volunteer database
- Support the Root for Trees Program Lead
- Perform other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Degree or diploma in Environmental Sciences/Forestry/Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany/Biological Sciences/Recreation/Education or a related field. Equivalencies in education/experience may be considered
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Program Development and Delivery
- Minimum of 1 year experience directly supervising staff
- Knowledge of use of Social Media will be considered an asset
- Plant identification skills, experience in horticulture/plant care, and/or knowledge of local flora and fauna are considered assets
- Strong written, oral, presentation and web-based communication skills
- Experience using computer software such as Google Applications, Adobe Acrobat and volunteer database management programs or platforms
- Ability to work in a team environment, providing support to team members on projects outside your immediate scope of work
- Strong time management, organization and customer service skills
- Physically fit and willing to work outside in all weather conditions and on rugged terrain
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Experience driving a truck and trailer is an asset
- Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certification is required
- Hire is dependent on Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position. This will require business automotive insurance coverage
- Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer,

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