Key Responsibilities

This is a hybrid role for a Project Coordinator as part of the Youth Canada Summer Job Program. The position will function within the ‘Garden’ division of the organization and focus on spearheading new native plant garden initiatives. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop protocols for and assist with carrying out our ‘Healthy Plants, Pollinators and People’ garden program
• Contact Garden Stewards, schedule visits, design needs protocols, plan for, collect and distribute relevant resources
• Document program initiatives, create materials outlining program details to be shared with Communications Team
• Data collection and processing
• Recruitment, organization and management of the Garden Wellness Task Force
• Volunteer outreach, scheduling and outfitting
• Coordinate and facilitate community-targeted garden workshops
• Work as a team alongside counterpart, other volunteers and board members

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience with gardening, in particular native plant gardening.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Program and/or project coordination experience
• Leadership skills and the ability to take initiative, work independently
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a relevant college or university program
• Ability to work hands-on with plants and plant material
• Having access to your own car will be a strong asset, as work will be in multiple locations across Mississauga, both indoors and outdoors

How to Apply

• To express interest, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation to serve:
• Please include "Project Coordinator" in the subject field
• We will respond promptly.

Blooming Boulevards is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as members of the following groups:

• Persons with disabilities
• Newcomers and refugees
• Youths
• Indigenous people
• Mature workers
• Visible minorities

If you require accommodations in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to request support via .

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Experience

• Project management: 1 year (required)
• Environmental issues: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5G 3Y5