Environmental action, Community organizing

Position: Greater Victoria Green Team Program Manager
Organization: Green Teams of Canada
Location: Various areas across Greater Victoria and virtual. Successful applicants must live or intend to live in the Greater Victoria region.

Are you passionate about community and the environment?

Are you a community builder who thrives on bringing people together for hands-on environmental action? Do you take initiative, think on your feet and lead with confidence and kindness?

If so, we want to hear from you! Green Teams of Canada (GTC) is looking for a dedicated and energetic leader to manage and grow our Greater Victoria Green Team (GVGT).

Greater Victoria Green Team (GVGT) Program Manager

• Full-time: 40 hours per week. This role requires flexibility. While much of the planning and coordination occurs on weekdays, our activities primarily happen on weekends.
• Location: Various areas across Greater Victoria and virtual. Successful applicants must live or intend to live in the Greater Victoria region.
• Salary: $55,000 per annum
• Term: Full-time position, ideal start date Saturday May 10, 2025
• Expected in-person/virtual work ratio: Around 15-20% in-person & 80-85% virtual
• Deadline to apply: Sunday April 6, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

Green Teams of Canada (GTC) Overview

Green Teams of Canada (GTC) is a charity founded in 2013. Our mission is to connect, build, and empower diverse communities through hands-on activities that enhance health, well-being, and environmental stewardship. Our programs enable individuals to:

• Make meaningful social connections, fostering a sense of belonging
• Connect with nature, deepening their relationship with the environment
• Raise environmental awareness
• Promote mental health and well-being
• Develop valuable skills
• Make a positive impact on the environment
• Enhance environmental ethics, leading to responsible behaviour

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an individual with a unique skill set to be an effective community organizer and elevate our program to the next level. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Energized by leading and engaging people in hands-on environmental activities
• Ability to think and act quickly in changing environments
• Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Love of meeting new people and is skilled at making everyone feel included
• Invested in community building and demonstrates kindness and compassion
• Committed to collaborative work, supporting and uplifting others
• Self-aware and dedicated to personal and professional development
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Able to command presence and lead others effectively
• Thrives in independent work settings
• Prefers a mix of remote (80-85%) and in-person (15-20%) work

Key Responsibilities

The majority of time (approximately 90%) will be dedicated to tasks related to running GVGT activities. The GVGT currently runs 50+ activities per year (expected to grow) across the region, most of which take place on weekends between March-June and September-November.

To more fully understand what this position entails check out our GVGT activity summaries

Activity Leadership & Community Engagement (90%)

Activity Planning & Execution:

• Plan and lead 50+ environmental stewardship activities with and without additional staff
• Deliver engaging environmental education and hands-on instruction
• Foster a fun, welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants
• Supervise large groups of community members to ensure safety and quality
• Conduct site visits to assess safety and suitability
• Purchase and transport necessary tools, supplies and refreshments
• Manage and organize tool inventory and storage unit
• Set up and pack up activity sites safely and efficiently
• Implement safety protocols (e.g. providing safety glasses, adhering to policies, safely disposing of needles with waste pickers and providing first aid when needed etc.)
• Capture 50+ high quality photos and 2+ videos per activity
• Collect and track participation and environmental impact data
• Administer and assess participant satisfaction surveys
• Maintain accurate records in Salesforce for all program activities
• Document activity site transformation with before/after documentation
• Write personalized volunteer letters
• Respond promptly and professionally to participant inquiries
• Design, develop and implement new activities
• Improve current activities
• Supervise staff who will help with leading and supporting activities

Outreach & Visibility:

• Implement strategic and creative outreach to attract diverse participants
• Build outreach database
• Create engaging content for and manage social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok)
• Write compelling activity reports (blogs) within 32 hours of each event
• Serve as a media spokesperson and distribute press releases
• Respond to participant inquiries promptly and professionally
• Contribute activity content to newsletters, social media, and other communications
• Design signage to enhance activities

Partnerships:

• Ensure partner recognition during activities and in communications
• Maintain strong relationships with partners through regular communication
• Communicate with staff to ensure partner needs are met
• Support staff in creating partnership proposals and pitching them
• Prepare impact reports and timely invoices
• Secure in-kind contributions

Administration & Other Tasks (10%)

• Create and maintain daily task lists, timesheet and timely expense reports
• Participate in check-ins, address capacity challenges and prioritize efforts
• Contribute insights to organizational policies and processes
• Support broader revenue generation, including grants and individual donor initiatives
• Build and improve training materials for running activities
• Assess and contribute to improving evaluation systems/processes and integrating them into GTC’s database management system (Salesforce)
• Support with the hiring and training of other staff as needed
• Perform other related duties as required by supervising staff

Requirements

Successful applicants must:

• Be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Live in (or planning to relocate to) Greater Victoria
• Have a valid class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle (personal or car-share)
• Be willing to complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
• Be able to lift and move tools, tents, and tables (up to 50 lbs)
• Be willing and able to store refreshments for community members in your home

Skills & Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., environmental science, education, communications, event planning)
• Three years of experience in community organizing or event planning
• Energized by interacting and networking with new people
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills
• Digitally savvy with a variety of social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to speak in front of groups and lead/teach diverse community members
• Ability to assess program effectiveness using both quantitative data (e.g., number of community members engaged, amount of invasive plants removed) and qualitative data (e.g., impact stories)
• Experience using online/virtual tools and apps (e.g., G-Suite, Excel, Zoom, Salesforce, Canva)
• Ability to build and sustain timely, effective, and professional interpersonal relationships
• Actively seeks growth, welcomes feedback, and turns challenges into learning opportunities
• Ability to take constructive feedback and use it as an opportunity for growth
• Outgoing and able to connect easily with people and make them feel welcome and heard
• Takes initiative, solves problems, and does not wait to be told what to do
• Thrives working independently while also lifting up those around you
• Bold and unafraid to try new things
• Able to think and act quickly in changing situations

Don’t have all the skills & qualifications for this job, but still interested?

We invite you to apply! GTC welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@greenteamscanada.ca . Use the subject line: “GVGT Program Manager – [Your Name]”

In your cover letter, answer the following questions:

1. What skills and knowledge make you ready to hit the ground running in this role?
2. How would you ensure that activities you lead create a lasting and positive impact on both the community and the environment?
3. What role do you see yourself playing in GTC’s growth over the next 5 years
4. What is your favourite food/snack/baked good, and why? (we’re just curious!)

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Thank you for your interest in this role at our organization!