The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, New Brunswick Chapter is looking for a Conservation Communications Assistant to help organize and promote conservation projects between April and September, 2012.  This is a one-third time position to start.  There may be potential to expand the position, depending on funding and compatibility of the applicant with other projects in 2012.  This can either be a temporary staff position, or a contract.  Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.  It is preferred that the person be located in Fredericton.  Location in another part of New Brunswick may be considered, depending on the experience and capability of the applicant.

Contract Responsibilities include:

• Helping CPAWS NB organize two canoe tours on the Restigouche River for community leaders, politicians, decision-makers and media representatives. The tours will happen between the spring and fall of 2012;

• Working on logistics of the tours, such as developing invitation lists, sending invitations, follow up with participants, working with the tour operator on details;

• Developing draft communications materials to use before and after the tours, including briefing notes, Q&A notes, and media backgrounders;

• Assisting with the writing and production of social media communications – videos, photos and stories for online;

• Undertaking French communications with participants or media, as needed;

• Assisting with other Restigouche project communications, online, newsletters and media.

Required qualifications:

• A combination of education and experience in any of the following fields: conservation or outdoor education, communications, nature-based tourism, journalism;
• Exceptional communication and writing skills;
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track and report on the details of various aspects of the project;
• Proven leadership abilities and ability to take initiative; proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and to develop own work plan to achieve assigned project deliverables;
• Access to own computer; a valid New Brunswick driver’s license, own transportation (travel expenses will be covered), and the ability to travel in northern New Brunswick;
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Publisher, or other similar software;
• The ability to speak fluently in English and French;
• Knowledge of nature conservation issues in New Brunswick.

Assets include:

• Ability to read and write fluently in French
• Skills in videography, photography

Deadline for application is April 23, 2012.  Please apply by sending a cover letter explaining how you fit with this position, a resume and the names and contact information of 3 professional references, by email only, to rclowater@cpaws.org">rclowater@cpaws.org.

No phone calls or drop-ins, please.  Only those who are chosen for interviews will be contacted.

www.cpawsnb.org

The residences at St. Thomas University are taking part in the Water Conservation Challenge from January 30 to March 2! To win the challenge each house must try to bring down their water consumption from week to week. The prize for the house with the overall best ranking at the end of the challenge will win $500 and second place wins $250.

Check out the blog for more information:

http://waterconservationchallenge.blogspot.com/