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Positions: Sustainability Interns
Type: entry-level / environmental internships
Program: Eco-Internships / Various environmental nonprofit organizations
Eligibility: post-secondary graduates, ages 18-30 (inclusive), available to work for six months (see below)
Locations: various locations across Canada
Remote: remote, hybrid and in-person positions available, as determined by the hiring organization
Eligibility: recent post-secondary graduates between 18-30 (inclusively)
Time Commitment:
30 hours/week for a minimum of 16-26 weeks.
Compensation: $20/hour for 30 hours/per week
Start Date: July-September 2024
SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION
Eco-Internships is a non-profit organization designed to help other grassroots environmental non-profit organizations (ENPOs) with human resources and staffing needs. We support ENPOs across Canada by connecting employers to funding opportunities to hire youth interns through wage subsidy grants and other funding. To ensure a successful placement, participants are matched with designated Intern Mentors and participate in a non-profit training course to learn fundamental skills when working in a non-profit.
To learn more about Eco-Internships, check out this video: "What is Eco-Internships?"
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The Sustainability Intern will work under the guidance of a Manager and/or Board of Directors. They will also work with an assigned mentor from another environmental group to help guide them in their role. The Sustainability Intern will develop programs, help fundraise, lead communications and social media, support partnerships, and participate in networking opportunities. As part of their role, the sustainability Intern will participate in a mandatory nonprofit internship training program provided by the Capacity Building Institute.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The possible Sustainability Intern duties are as follows (but not limited to):
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
QUALIFIED INTERNS ARE:
*Refugee protection must be conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Persons awaiting refugee status, as well as those holding temporary visitor visas, student visas or work visas, are ineligible to participate in a Youth Employment Strategy initiative.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your CV and application through our website and indicate that you saw this posting on Goodwork.ca
Eco-Internships is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workplace defined by mutual respect and collaboration. Employment opportunities are therefore available to all participants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Mar 14 2024 ID: 70612