New Job Neighbourgood Programs Coordinator (Gardens & Ice Rinks) In Ontario

Summary of Duties

This is an exciting opportunity to join the City of London in a dynamic role as a NeighbourGood Programs Coordinator. The NeighbourGood Programs Coordinator is part of the NeighbourGood Team and reports directly to the Supervisor of Neighbourhood Development & Support. The NeighbourGood Programs Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting the London Community Gardens Program from May to September and the Neighbourhood-Managed Ice Rinks program from October to April but will also assist in other NeighbourGood programs (neighbourgoodlondon.ca/programs). This position involves a mix of indoor and outdoor work. Our ideal candidate is community-oriented, hardworking, inclusive, organized, and transparent.

Work Performed

• Administer the registration, orientation, and closing processes
• Visit sites on a regular basis, complete routine checks, and work with Parks Operations to ensure gardens and rinks are operational and well-maintained
• Liaise, coordinate, and provide excellent communication with program users and City of London staff
• Know the program guidelines an ensure that all City of London policies and practices are followed
• Respond to communications in a thoughtful and timely manner
• Keep accurate and detailed records
• Recruit volunteers
• Draft quarterly newsletters
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications/Experience

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly organized
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Superb written and oral communication skills
• Works well independently and in a team

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate with meaningful experience, or a college diploma or bachelor's degree, in customer service, horticulture, recreation and leisure, or another related field
• Experience using Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
• Community engagement experience an asset
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources are an asset
• Knowledge of vegetable gardening an asset
• Ability to speak other languages an asset

Specialized Training & Licenses

• A valid driver's license (must provide own transportation)
• Standard First Aid/CPR and Current Police Reference Check required

Compensation and Other Information

Rate of Pay

• $17-$22 per hour

Other Information

• Full-time hours from May to August (35 hours a week) and part-time hours September-April (up to 24 hours a week)
• Mileage reimbursement provided
• Temporary workspace provided, including access to a computer

Job Reference: CSL00115