Job Opportunity! EA to Greenbelt Foundation

Executive Assistant
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation

Ontario’s Greenbelt is an area of permanently protected green space, farmland, vibrant
communities, forests, wetlands, and watersheds. It surrounds the province's Golden
Horseshoe, and is vital to the quality of life in southern Ontario. It’s our protected
countryside. There are over 1.8 million acres in the Greenbelt * an area larger than
Prince Edward Island. The Greenbelt includes the Niagara Escarpment, the Oak Ridges
Moraine, and the Rouge Park. The Greenbelt was created by legislation in February of 2005.

The Foundation is seeking an Executive Assistant, as a one-year intern position, for the
office of the President.

Job Type: Environmental Not-for-Profit
Schedule: One year contract
Location: Toronto

Responsibilities:

Executive Assistance
* Assist with all types of administrative duties including:
- Answering phones - Filing
- Typing - Mail
- Ordering supplies - Kitchen duties
- Scheduling meetings - Preparing and managing correspondence

Communications Assistance
* Assist with the development and regular updates of website content.
* Assist with organizing Foundation events.
* Assist with the distribution of Greenbelt information.

Research & Project Assistance
* Assist with research tasks and special projects as required.

Qualifications:
* A recent university graduate
* Excellent communication skills
* Interest and experience in working for a non-profit group
* Solid understanding of environmental, agricultural and planning issues
* Proven team player
* Understanding of political processes
* Sense of humour

Applications Process:
Deadline for applications is April 2, 2007.

Please send a cover letter and c.v. outlining your interest and qualifications for this
position. Applications will be accepted only by email or post. Please clearly indicate
the position applied for in the subject line of all correspondence. No phone inquiries
please.

Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
68 Scollard Street, Suite 201,
Toronto, ON M5R 1G2
info@ourgreenbelt.ca
For more information see www.ourgreenbelt.ca