Date Posted: January 9, 2025
Position: Compost & Waste Reduction Program Coordinator
Term: Four month term position, full time (35 hours per week), starting as soon as possible. This position will be extended if the necessary funding is available.
Salary: $20.52/hour with health benefits plan* and active transportation benefit
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Application Deadline: January 26, 2025

Green Action Centre Seeks Compost & Waste Reduction Program Coordinator

Do you enjoy interacting with the public, communicating, and educating about composting and waste reduction? Are you interested in developing your skills and working to help individuals, organizations, and businesses understand their environmental footprint, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen sustainability? If you’re passionate about the planet and want to make a positive impact, this is an excellent opportunity for you!

Who We Are: 

Green Action Centre is an environmental, non-profit organization based in Winnipeg and serving Manitoba. We are a registered charity, governed by an elected board of directors, with a core group of passionate, dedicated staff. We promote greener living through environmental education and encourage practical green solutions for households, workplaces, schools and communities. Our primary areas of focus are green commuting, composting and waste reduction, sustainable living, and resource conservation. We also run a social enterprise, Compost Winnipeg, which collects commercial and residential organic waste in Winnipeg. We are located in the heart of downtown. Our office is located on Treaty 1 territory, the ancestral lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anishininiwag, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. 

The Position:

The Compost & Waste Reduction Program Coordinator plays a key role in engaging Manitobans in backyard composting, vermicomposting, and waste reduction activities. We are seeking someone who enjoys a diverse workload, working with the public, and is capable of taking action to broaden our community impact. This position reports directly to the Circular Living Team Lead and works with staff in the Compost & Waste Reduction and Sustainability Projects programs (which comprise the Circular Living Team). They will also work collaboratively with the Office Coordinator and other program staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take the lead in planning the Master Composter Volunteer Traning Course to be held in May 2025, and work with the Composting & Waste Reduction Program staff to deliver the course
• Assist with managing Green Action Center’s Master Composter Volunteer Network
• Respond to composting and waste reduction inquiries on our composting helpline
• Schedule and deliver school and community presentations and workshops
• Attend displays at conferences and community events
• Work with the Circular Living team to deliver waste audits for businesses, schools, and organizations
• Prepare material related to the program, including developing and updating publications and program resources, and working with the Marketing and Communications manager to develop website and social media content
• Research and identify relevant information on Climate Change (origin, causes, consequences, solutions)
• Speak to the media on program-specific subjects
• Prepare project proposals and reports in consultation with Composting & Waste Reduction Program staff and the Circular Living Team Lead
• Contribute to the overall objectives of the organization including staffing displays, supporting key Green Action Centre sustainable living focused events, attending regular staff meetings and routine office tasks
• Other duties, as assigned

Who You Are: 

You’re passionate about the environment! You want to work somewhere you can feel good about, and you want to do it with a really cool group of like-minded people. Ideally, you’re someone who is organized, deadline driven, and has excellent time management skills. We don’t love micromanaging, so we’re looking for someone who is able to work independently and without close supervision. Some of the qualifications we’re looking for are:

• Knowledge of local and global sustainability and environmental issues and demonstrated commitment to the practices of sustainable living
• Knowledge of composting and waste reduction
• Experience in meeting and workshop facilitation, event planning,  public speaking, and engaging with the media
• Experience working with children and youth
• Excellent written communication skills in English
• Strong communications experience, including media campaigns and event promotion
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking (presentations, booth displays, and media)
• Experience with partnership development and working with diverse communities

The following qualifications are not necessary but would be considered great assets: 

• Post-secondary graduate with a focus on environmental science or other relevant area of study 
• Knowledge of the different waste management programs and infrastructures in Manitoba
• Strong knowledge of WordPress, Mailchimp, and social media
• Experience in budgeting and reporting
• Ability to speak and write in French

Please note that Green Action Centre is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the above criteria. A combination of lived and work experience will be considered.

Physical Demands & Other Requirements

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Comfortable working in an open office environment
• Able to work evenings and weekends as required
• Willing to travel as required

What We Offer: 

• A convenient downtown office location on many major bus routes
• A hybrid workplace with the option to work from home sometimes
• Flexible schedule during regular office hours (some evenings and weekends may be required during events)
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Winnipeg Transit Eco-Pass (or financial equivalent for cycling/walking) as part of our Active Transportation Benefit 
• *Health & Benefits program after 3 months of employment
• If the 4 month term is extended: 3 weeks paid vacation, as well as paid sick time and personal days

Application Details

Green Action Centre is committed to being an inclusive organization and is working to better reflect and represent the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our commitment to racial justice and reconciliation, we are actively encouraging Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour candidates to apply for this position. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.

Deadline:  January 26, 2025, 11:59 pm CDT or until a suitable candidate is found.

To Apply:  If this opportunity interests you, please email your cover letter and resume to hiring@greenactioncentre.ca with “Compost & Waste Reduction Program Coordinator Position” in the subject heading. Applications received by the posted deadline will be reviewed for consideration first. If a suitable candidate is not found we will continue to review applications received after the deadline.  

While we thank all applicants for their interest in the position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. For more information on Green Action Centre and our programs, please explore our website at www.greenactioncentre.ca.