Program Coordinator - Root for Trees Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 49555)

Description

Ready to help lead important City tree planting efforts?
Looking to motivate socially conscious folks? 
Excited about developing environmental stewardship resources?

The Root for Trees Program Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Root for Trees program. Root for Trees is the city of Edmonton's volunteer tree planting initiative. We work with community groups, local businesses, school & youth groups, and corporations to plant native species of trees and shrubs in naturalized areas around Edmonton. This position would be involved in the hiring, training, and daily supervision of front-line staff. In addition, they will review and develop program manuals and proper safety procedures.

This position will also assist and provide support to the Root for Trees Program Lead, and support policy review and evaluation of program criteria. They will be involved in regular program development, expenditures, and several aspects of program promotions, outreach, and communications. This employee would be directly interacting with the public, and providing opportunities for citizens to take part in environmental stewardship and beautification initiatives to enhance Edmonton as a Green City.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will: 

• Review and develop procedures and training manuals, facilitate hiring, training, supervising of staff, create staff schedules, approve vacation requests, review and approve staff time and evaluation of seasonal program staff
• Role model a commitment to an inclusive and diverse approach to staff and volunteers
• Work closely with communications to create, prepare and distribute promotional materials (i.e. posters, pamphlets, and engagement incentives) that support inclusive practices
• Research and develop content for educational programs
• Develop and maintain social media updates and information for events
• Advertise to recruit volunteers for our programs and special events; through on-line calendars, newsletters and through establishing communications connections to community groups and external interest groups ensuring all know they are welcome
• Monitor and coach staff to maintain high-quality program content, create new program content, establish effective evaluations
• Order, purchase, maintain and/or deliver program event supplies and equipment as well as record and track volunteer & overall program statistics
• Plan annual event schedules, event and program planning for Root for Trees
• Special Event Coordination
• Direct communication with volunteers to maintain service level demands
• Manage Volunteer bookings and the Root for Trees business account
• Schedule and coordinate of daily programs, truck coordination, and maintain our Volunteer database
• Support the Root for Trees Program Lead
• Perform other related duties as required