Job Opportunities

The my world my choice! program is an environmental education program designed to inspire responsible citizenship, action and provide students and communities with the tools to make sustainable decisions. With the success of the first run of the my world my choice! program, in Calgary and Guelph in 2009, we are seeking a motivated team to run the program for the 2010/2011 year.

Please note, all positions are voluntary, however training, resources and personal develop opportunities will be provided. In some cases compensation will also be granted. Also time commitment may increase around key events during scheduled semesters.

Currently available positions

Calgary: Mentor Coordinator

Posted on august 31st, 2010

The mentor coordinator is chiefly responsible for recruiting mentors, delivering trainings and coordinator logistics and events.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Promoting the program.
  • Running a recruitment campaign.
  • Delivering training to mentors and coordinating them while they run the program.
  • Organizing on going trainings and learning events.

The mentor coordinator will be approachable and have excellent organizational skills. Logistics experience and presentation skills are a strong asset.

~4-5 hours per week
Please contact Derek McBurney, derek.mcburney@myworldmychoice.org about this position.



Calgary: Communications

Posted on august 31st, 2010

The communications role is responsible for all outreach, media relations and external content. Organizing events and socials is also a key role.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Media liaison.
  • Managing web content.
  • Maintaining the brand.
  • Build partnerships in the community.
  • Organizing events.

The communications role is for someone with excellent writing and presentation skills and a strong desire to grow ones network. Logistics experience is an asset as well as website management and graphics design.

~4-5 hours per week
Please contact Derek McBurney, derek.mcburney@myworldmychoice.org about this position.



Calgary: School Coordinator (3 positions)

Posted on august 31st, 2010

The school coordinator is responsible for delivering the project to classrooms in Guelph.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinates the schedules of mentors with the participating classes.
  • Build relations with teachers and administration and do follow up evaluations.
  • Occasional classroom visits for quality control.
  • Ensuring proper materials for each simulation/event are on hand.
  • Constant communication with other School Coordinators to ensure a consistent delivery.

A school coordinator should be a great communicator, be results focused and be approachable by other team members. Good organizational skills are a must and a passion for sustainability or environmental issues is an asset!

~4-5 hours per week
Please contact Derek McBurney, derek.mcburney@myworldmychoice.org about this position.



Guelph: School Coordinator (3 positions)

Posted on may 21st, 2010

The school coordinator is responsible for delivering the project to classrooms in Guelph.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinates the schedules of mentors with the participating classes.
  • Build relations with teachers and administration and do follow up evaluations.
  • Occasional classroom visits for quality control.
  • Ensuring proper materials for each simulation/event are on hand.
  • Constant communication with other School Coordinators to ensure a consistent delivery.

A school coordinator should be a great communicator, be results focused and be approachable by other team members. Good organizational skills are a must and a passion for sustainability or environmental issues is an asset!

~4-5 hours per week
Please contact Lianne Foti, lianne.foti@myworldmychoice.org about this position.



Guelph: Communications (2 positions)

Posted on may 21st, 2010

The communications role is responsible for all outreach, media relations and external content. Organizing events and socials is also a key role.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Media liaison.
  • Managing web content.
  • Maintaining the brand.
  • Build partnerships in the community.
  • Organizing events.
  • Obtaining club status.
  • Sponsorships/ Fundraising.

Working as a team, the communications roles are for two people with excellent writing and presentation skills and a strong desire to grow one's network. Logistics experience is an asset as well as website management and graphics design.

~4-6 hours per week
Please contact Lianne Foti, lianne.foti@myworldmychoice.org about this position.



Guelph: Mentor Coordinator (1 position)

Posted on may 21st, 2010

The mentor coordinator is chiefly responsible for recruiting mentors, delivering trainings and coordinator logistics and events.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Promoting the program.
  • Running a recruitment campaign.
  • Training and coordinating mentors to run the program.
  • Organizing ongoing training and events.
  • Mentor promotions.

The mentor coordinator will be approachable and have excellent organizational skills. This incumbent will work closely with the other coordinators. Logistics experience and presentation skills are a strong asset.

~4-5 hours per week
Please contact Lianne Foti, lianne.foti@myworldmychoice.org about this position.