Evergreen is a not-for-profit organization that makes cities more livable.
By deepening the connection between people and nature, and empowering Canadians to take a hands-on approach to their urban environments, Evergreen is improving the health of our cities—now and for the future.
We are seeking a Community Development Assistant to deliver outreach programs at selected community events in East Vancouver to:

• Promote youth engagement program (Architects of a Green Legacy)
• Deliver educational workshops/activities to increase public engagement and participation in stewardship
• Outreach to community groups and agencies, including those serving multicultural communities
• Train and coach volunteers and conduct recruitment & appreciation activities
• Work with Evergreen communications department to create outreach materials including posters, brochures, signage and newsletters to support Architects of a Green Legacy
• Participate in outreach and networking activities including presentations, meetings and community events
• Field calls and emails concerning Architects of a Green Legacy

You have/are:

• Interested in learning and honing career-related skills in the areas of communication, leadership, and professional development
• Enrolled in areas including Agriculture, Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Landscaping, Community Development, and Education
• Interested in learning more about urban agriculture, naturalized and native horticulture, garden & landscape design, environmental program planning & facilitation and working with and educating the public on issues of sustainability and biodiversity

Due to funding requirements, applicants must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
• Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act6; and
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail only to humanresources@evergreen.ca.
Please quote “Community Development Assistant” in e-mail subject. No phone calls please.