Current Openings

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated and qualified Zero Waste Intern. The role of this intern is to help plan, organize, co-ordinate and execute zero waste seminars in the GTA. The Zero Waste Intern reports to the Executive Director. Full training will be provided, but previous experience with the tasks below will be very beneficial to the successful candidate.

 

Responsibilities

• Add value to our company culture by bringing new ideas and fun to the table
• Research the impacts of waste and litter on the environment
• Attend litter cleanups periodically
• Help develop creative social media posts
• Create a monthly blog post (300 - 500 words), topics to be determined
• Meet specified deadlines when submitting work
• Help with the planning of zero waste seminars
• Help facilitate the seminars
• Work with media to provide details about the seminars
• Organize registration of participants
• Test zero waste products to determine their efficacy
• Provide weekly updates via email or Skype to the Executive Director

 

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Creative personality
• Self-direction and initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Computer skills including proficiency with social media, blogging, email, and spreadsheets
• Sense of humour

 

Experience

• Have a strong understanding of what “zero waste” means 
• Do your best to follow a zero waste lifestyle (no ones perfect!) 
• Some College or University completed, or relevant experience
• Event planning or public relations experience
• Article, blog, or essay writing

 

What will you get out of this opportunity?

• Help create a more environmentally educated community where you live
• Help others understand the importance of their environment and contribution to it
• Express your values concerning the health of our planet
• Make connections with other people in various fields (environment, media, etc.)
• Develop new skills through training and research 
• Showcase your writing and social media skills through regular exposure
• Add valuable experience to your resume
• Enjoy doing something you love while making a positive impact on the planet
• Free zero waste products and other bonuses

 

Expected Commitment

• April 3rd 2017 - March 30th, 2018 (1 year)
• 2-10 hours per week, flexible
• Must be able to attend zero waste seminars and some board meetings in the GTA

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send the following to info@agreenerfuture.ca

 

• Resume
• Cover letter
• A photo showing us your favourite part/product of your zero waste lifestyle

A Greener Future is a Canadian environmental non-profit organization that focuses on litter cleanup, prevention, and education. Over the past two years our team has picked up over 375,000 pieces of litter in various places around the globe. The most common item we find is cigarette butts which is why we have developed a campaign to help tackle the issue. By raising awareness and providing solutions we hope to help reduce the number of cigarette butts that end up in our ecosystems. 

 

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated and qualified Butt Blitz Coordinator. The role of of the Butt Blitz coordinator is to help plan, organize, co-ordinate and execute the second annual Canada-wide Butt Blitz event as well as projects and tasks leading up to the event. The Butt Blitz Coordinator reports to the Executive Director. Full training will be provided, but previous experience with the tasks below will be very beneficial to the successful candidate. For information about past events visit: http://www.agreenerfuture.ca/news-events/the-butt-blitz/.

 

Responsibilities

• Follow a structured schedule leading up to the Butt Blitz event
• Research the impacts of cigarette butt litter on the environment
• Pick up cigarette butts in your community and hand out pocket ashtrays
• Create weekly social media posts for A Greener Future’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts related to research, butt pick up, statistics, awareness, etc.
• Create a monthly blog post (300 - 500 words), topics to be determined
• Help with the planning of the Second Annual Butt Blitz event
• Coordinate a Butt Blitz event in your city or town
• Work with media and manage event coordinators across Canada
• Respond to emails about the event
• Organize registration of participants
• Provide weekly updates via email or Skype to the Executive Director

 

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Creative personality
• Self-direction and initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Computer skills including proficiency with social media, blogging, email, and spreadsheets

 

Experience

• Some College or University completed, or relevant experience
• Event planning or public relations experience
• Article, blog, or essay writing

 

What will you get out of this opportunity?

• Help create a cleaner healthier community where you live
• Help others understand the importance of their environment and contribution to it
• Express your values concerning the health of our planet
• Make connections with other people in various fields (environment, media, etc.)
• Develop new skills through training and research 
• Showcase your writing and social media skills through regular exposure
• Add valuable experience to your resume
• Enjoy doing something you love while making a positive impact on the planet

 

Expected Commitment

• November 1, 2016 - May 15th 2017
• 2-5 hours per week, flexible
• May work remotely from anywhere in Canada via the internet

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume, cover letter and a writing sample to info@agreenerfuture.ca