About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Department of Biology is the largest academic unit in the Faculty of Science. Our ~40 full-time faculty members teach close to 70 courses to over 13,000 students annually, host approximately 1,300 majors, and have an average graduate enrollment of 120 - 140 students, supported by close to 30 full-time staff members. The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron). We are broadly based in biology research and teaching, as we pursue biological knowledge from the scale of molecules to ecosystems. We are also a diverse and collegial community that fosters learning, growth, and student success through inquiry, discovery, and innovation in a working environment committed to mutual respect.

For more information please visit http://www.westernu.ca/biology

Responsibilities

The Greenhouse community coordinator will manage community interactions with the Western Sustainability Students Network (33 clubs) on campus and will attend the WES Network monthly meetings to promote greenhouse services. They will identify potential users of the facility which could engage and integrate reactivation of the facility. The coordinator will develop the annual greenhouse promotional plan for users and volunteers (promotion tours, plant sales, engagement events on campus), prepare promotional materials, and will be responsible for social media for community outreach. The coordinator will be responsible for instructing and operating workshops using the components of Western Sustainability actions (recycling, composting) and provide tours and workshops relating to Western Sustainability as stated in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They will advocate for the greenhouse community making services affordable for students and faculty members. They will use Conservation and Sustainability knowledge to apply Western Sustainability environmental actions. The coordinator will support volunteers toward building their academic skills, plant sales, and other activities.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is expected to be filled internally and is financially supported by the Western Sustainable Impact Fund.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree

Experience:

• 2 years leadership experience in a community setting with approach to engage student clubs and other Western community services.

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with University policies and procedures
• Ability to ensure expenditures and resources are within allotments, and to make appropriate modifications when required
• Ability to foster collaboration and respect among team members
• Communication skills with confidence interacting with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
• Customer service skills with a desire to achieve results in a professional and timely manner
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to create a positive impression while interacting with others and responding to inquiries, by telephone, in person or electronically
• Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.