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Since 1991, Evergreen, a not-for-profit, has provoked bold action in transforming public landscapes into thriving community spaces. We believe that connecting people, natural and built worlds create flourishing cities for the future. For more than 25 years Evergreen has connected, collaborated, and catalyzed Canadians to do amazing things positively affecting attitudes and behaviours that lie at the core of a sustainable city. For more information visit  www.evergreen.ca Overview: The Financial Coordinator is involved in the daily functions of the finance department, ensuring transactions are entered accurately into the system in a timely manner. This position is primarily responsible for the administration of various accounts payable and receivable duties, such as the entry of vendor invoices and staff expenses, preparing invoices, as well as ad hoc reconciliations and the maintenance documents shared with cross functional teams. Key Responsibilities: Enter invoices and staff expense forms in SAGE on a weekly basis, ensure accuracy of tax expense and recoverable amounts based on rates in effect for each invoice Administer weekly cheque run and match cheques to invoices Maintain accounts payable vendors and accounts receivable customers in SAGE Record corporate credit card transactions in SAGE on a monthly basis Code administrative invoices and monthly billings Respond to vendor inquiries with an appropriate balance of relationship management and insight into Evergreen’s payment policies Prepare invoices based on department requests (includes donations and earned revenue) Record payment receipts into SAGE on a weekly basis (cash, cheques, credit cards) Complete weekly bank deposits, ensure deposit amounts reconcile to SAGE batches Maintain and reconcile petty cash    Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly journal entries with supporting documentation Respond to ad hoc requests for financial assistance from internal and external sources Collect mail and photocopy and scan cheques Order and maintain office supplies in mail room Competencies: Attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks. Calm under pressure. Demonstrate composure in stressful situations. Communication. Speak, listen and write in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Customer-focus . Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external customers to meet or exceed their expectations and receives positive feedback from internal and external customers. Flexibility/adaptability. Flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope effectively with complexity and change. Team Player. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Guidelines: Reporting Relationships: Supervised by: Finance Manager Qualifications: One to three years’ accounting and financial coordination experience, preferably within a non-profit organization Knowledge of SAGE ERP an asset Excellent administrative and time management skills Working conditions: Regular hours, Monday to Friday General office environment Cover letters and resumes can be submitted by e-mail to humanresources@evergreen.ca . Please Reference "Financial Coordinator" in the subject line By Mail to Attention: Human Resources Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300 Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8 Evergreen welcomes applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.  As an organization that works to impact how cities are built and lived in, we encourage applications from the diverse communities that we serve. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Evergreen’s Accommodation policy. If you require accommodations, please let us know of your needs in advance. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls please.

Are you a natural leader? Are you passionate about teaching and using school gardens as a learning laboratory for science education and environmental literacy for elementary-aged kids? Are you committed to public service? We’re looking for people who share these passions to join our growing science-and-sustainability service Corps.   Climate Corps Education Outside (CCEO) is an AmeriCorps Fellowship program that offers emerging science and climate protection educators and leaders unparalleled professional development and training as they drive cutting-edge environmental solutions and advance science education in public schools, outdoors. We transform school gardens into lush, living laboratories. Climate Corps Education Outside engages a service corps of emerging leaders who serve full-time at a Bay Area public elementary school to bring nature and science directly into the hands of thousands of students.  This position starts in early January and will go through the end of the 2019-20 school year.  As a Climate Corps Education Outside Fellow you will: Commit to serve 675 hours during part of the academic year in a Bay Area school, with the option to extend for another full academic year.* Participate in the biweekly CCEO professional development program with a cohort of emerging education and sustainability professionals. Teach and plan ecoliteracy lessons for high needs students in the Bay Area that center around ecoliteracy and science activation.  Cultivate a garden space and green schoolyard to promote urban students’ connection to the environment and nature. Activate community and volunteer power to develop lush outdoor classrooms and benefit student learning.  Identify and fulfill one fundraising opportunity to promote the continuation of garden programming at a school site.  Basic Eligibility Fellows must: Have ability to work in the US Be 17 years old or older Pass state criminal and FBI background checks Be negative for tuberculosis Be able and willing to commit to at least one academic year* Additional Qualifications: A commitment to Climate Corps Education Outside’s mission and vision College degree or equivalent experience Experience prioritizing and managing projects Experience teaching and working with groups of students (especially ages 5-12) outdoors Experience working with children and adults from diverse backgrounds Experience with gardening or farming The ability to thrive in an environment characterized by significant growth, ambiguity, and constant change The ability to self-direct and successfully juggle many tasks at once, shifting from one situation or task to another fluidly Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Comfort speaking in front of students and working with groups Ability to be responsive to email, phone calls, and other means of communication Competency in Spanish or Chinese is a plus, but not required   *Second term is contingent on school site fit and continuation of program funding Compensation You will receive a living allowance stipend of $2,115 per month and a maximum end of program education award of $2,360 per service term. Additional Benefits Kaiser health care coverage. Student loan forbearance qualification. Bi-monthly professional training. For the complete position listing, please visit www.climate-corps.org/education-outside.html SEI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Keywords: environmental education, community outreach, climate change resiliency, gardening, outdoor learning, science education, environmental literacy, garden educator, nonprofit

BEING AGE 55 OR OLDER IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical, and Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered program through National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be valued. The EPA provides a wonderful work atmosphere, and you'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are doing important work every day. Database Support   (SVA-179) Office of Pesticide Programs Information Network (OPPIN) This position is involved in all aspects of the registration of antimicrobial products including tracking and review of documents (e.g. processing/reviewing applications), documents QA/QC functions, and mail-out activities. Will handle special projects associated with reevaluation of antimicrobial pesticides. Duties: Review applications for new and amended registration applications to prepare decisions for Products Manager (PM) signature.   50% Act as document QA/QC coordinator of completed label reviews for the division   10% Assist in coding of registration actions and sorting io incoming mail.   10% Maintain OPPIN database including logging submissions in and out and preparation of data packages. Prepare OPPIN workload reports and tracks science reviews status.   10% Work on special projects (for registration or reevaluation) as assigned.   10% Answer telephone calls/voicemails and emails, mail letters, file documents, and other administrative work as needed.   10% Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in Public health, physical science (biology, chemistry) public administration, or IT-background preferred OR Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Public health, physical science (biology, chemistry) public administration, or IT-background preferred Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Copying Machine, Multiple Phone Lines, Scanner. Pay rate:  $12.72 per hour. This is the maximum amount budgeted through the grants to support this program. Benefits:  Paid Health Insurance Premium, 3 weeks Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Sick Days, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, 1 Personal Holiday, Optional Vision and Dental Insurance is available. Hours Per Week : 40  Location:  Potomac Yards, Arlington, VA 22202 NOWCC is proud to administer the recruitment/enrollment process for this experienced worker grant program through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To qualify for this program, applicants must be 55 years or older. Wages in this program are not meant to compete with private, public or government sector wages but are designed for individuals who wish to remain active in the workforce and contribute to the vital work of the federal government. More information can be found at  www.nowcc.org/see-program . If this is the right opportunity for you, we'd love to have you. To be considered for this position, please complete each of the following steps: Complete Application - Required Upload Resume - Required Upload Cover Letter -  Optional For more information and to submit your application, click on the link below:  https://nowcc.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=2610&source=GreenJobs.com

M&F Talent is working with a client in the cultivation/ hydro growing media & technology field that is looking to onboard a new Account Manager for Northern California. Our client is internationally established in the hydroponics and horticulture industries. They offer cutting-edge solutions for modern horticulture operations. Our client’s product base includes growing media that is used in hydroponic growing systems and plant propagation.  They also offer software, dosing systems, and other tools used by growers in controlled environment agriculture and cannabis industries. Location: Northern California   Responsibilities: Report directly to the Regional Sales Manager of the Western US Generate sales through developing and maintaining key relationship Focus business development efforts on distributors, growers, and consultants in California Investigate and manage sales efforts in given territory Develop relationships with retail customers and commercial growers Follow team sales plans to delivery budgeted figures Work independently to achieve company objectives Manage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software Stay organized and report progress to management Communicate benefits of the product to hydroponic retail stores Discuss product attributes with commercial cannabis growers Travel 100 days of the year Qualifications: BA Degree in Horticulture, Business, or similar 3+ years sales experience in the cannabis, hydroponics, or horticulture industries Ability to establish rapport with distributors, customers (in- and external) and stakeholders Very good understanding of company proposition and marketing/sales strategies Written and spoken language of responsible market fluently Excellent commercial (sales-) skills. Being able to negotiate  

BEING AGE 55 OR OLDER IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Scientific, Technical, and Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered program through National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be valued. The EPA provides a wonderful work atmosphere, and you'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are doing important work every day. Environmental Scientist or Engineer Participates in the implementation of the under the Chemical Accident Prevention Activities under Section 112 (r) of the Clean Air Act and General Duty and the Chemical Emergency Preparedness & Prevention under the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Duties: Conducts enforcement inspections under EPCRA and CAA 112 (r)   40% Provides enforcement case development support (such as preparing documents on factual matters, preparing drafts of enforcement case developments (e.g. memos, letters) for review and editing by Agency staff, research industry standards, collect and summarizes records (such as Secretary of State filings) and maintaining inspection files for deliverables. Additional duties include data analysis, data entry and enforcement activities tracking.   50% Provides technical assistance and outreach for CAA 112 (r) program   10% Other: Overnight travel: 25 days per year Air travel anticipated: 1-3 trips per year Rental cars: 15 + days per year or as needed Health Safety Training: 40 hours Safety and Health training + 8 hours annual refresher Health and Safety Considerations: 40 hours safety and health training is a prerequisite for the position. EPA provides the 8 hour annual refresher SEE will participate in on-site inspect of facilities which utilizes toxic & hazardous substance Based on which facilities utilizing specific toxic chemicals are inspected, a specific toxic chemical monitoring would be required. Required Safety Gear: Safety hard hat, hat glasses with side shields, steel toed boots, chemical resistant gloves and fire resistant coverall Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in Chemistry/Biology or Engineering OR Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in chemical related manufacturing, sales or distribution Previously completed training in chemical management, environmental, health or safety chemical/biological research or analysis strong writing and organizational skills plus proficiency in data analysis and tracking software Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Fax, Copying Machine, Multiple Phone Lines, Scanner digital camera Pay rate: $12.72 per hour This is the maximum amount budgeted through the grants to support this program. Benefits:  Paid Health Insurance Premium, 3 weeks Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Sick Days, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, 1 Personal Holiday, Optional Vision and Dental Insurance is available. Hours Per Week : 40  Location:  US EPA Region 1,  Boston, MA 02109 NOWCC is proud to administer the recruitment/enrollment process for this experienced worker grant program through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To qualify for this program, applicants must be 55 years or older. Wages in this program are not meant to compete with private, public or government sector wages but are designed for individuals who wish to remain active in the workforce and contribute to the vital work of the federal government. More information can be found at www.nowcc.org/see-program . If this is the right opportunity for you, we'd love to have you. To be considered for this position, please complete each of the following steps: Complete Application - Required Upload Resume - Required Upload Cover Letter - Optional For more information and to submit your application, click on the link below:  https://nowcc.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=2290&source=GreenJobs.com

BEING AGE 55 OR OLDER IS GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT! The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program offers unique opportunities in Administrative / Office support for individuals age 55 and over to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through a grant administered by the National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC). This is a unique program where your talents, expertise and experience will truly be valued.  The EPA provides a wonderful work atmosphere, a state-of-the-art building, all work travel and training is paid for, and you'll be working side-by-side with EPA staff that are out doing important work every day.  If this is the right opportunity for you, we'd love to have you. Senior Administrative Support - Level 4 Duties: Support the Federal Facilities and Site Cleanup Branch in high level functions, records and data base management. This will include preparing documents for release under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), time keeping, making travel arrangements and records management. Review information contained in incoming Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Work with management and staff, including the Office of Regional Counsel, to locate and review documents that are responsive to FOIA requests. Assemble and prepare FOIA packages for final review by staff and management.    25% Prepare Travel Authorizations and Travel Vouchers for Assistant Director, Section Chiefs and staff in the Superfund Division; ensure that applicable travel policies and requirements are met.    25% Review and evaluate People Plus leave reports and data for accuracy, for compliance with requirements and for completeness. Follow up with branch managers for corrective actions, as applicable.    20% Provide technical support for data input into enforcement tracking databases, such as the Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS). Work with management and staff to ensure information in the systems is up-to-date and accurate. Modify or arrange to have information modified to current and accurate status as necessary.    10% Plan, coordinate, and execute events within the Superfund Division, including assisting with development of PowerPoint presentations, materials for distribution, and other duties as assigned for the events.   10% Assist with the Superfund Divisions records management effort including evaluating options and making recommendations for records management implementation in the Division. Assist with scanning of documents and files, archiving documents according to appropriate regulations, etc.    5% Compile, modify, edit and review for accuracy the weekly SFD9 branch report.   5% Other: Training to familiarize the grantee with data base systems and processes unique to EPA Region 9. Qualifications: BA/BS Degree in Business Management or related OR Minimum of 10 years of experience in Providing technical support in a professional office environment. Experience required with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Fax, Scanner Pay and Benefits: Pay rate:  $15.59 per hour This is the maximum amount budgeted through the grants to support this program. Benefits:  3 weeks Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Sick Days, All Federal Holidays Paid, 1 Personal Holiday, Paid Health Insurance Premium, Vision and Dental Insurance is available Hours Per Week : 32-40  Location:  EPA Region 9, San Francisco, CA 94105 Job ID: SCA-511 Must be 55 years of age or older to be eligible for this grant-administered program through NOWCC.   More information can be found at www.NOWCC.org. For more information and to submit your application: https://nowcc.acquiretm.com/job_details_clean.aspx?ID=2641&source=GreenJobs.com'