Job Description

The Mission Environmental Stewardship Society (MESS) is seeking a community-minded and environmentally passionate Program Assistant to support our events, outreach initiatives, and programming. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with volunteer-based or non-profit organizations is an asset.

Mission Environmental Stewardship Society (MESS) is a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to preventing and removing littered and illegally dumped waste from the streets, parks, trails and waterways of Mission, BC. MESS has been present in the community of Mission for 30 years. Through comprehensive waste diversion and anti-litter programming, MESS coordinates the removal of over 10,000lbs of littered waste and manages hundreds of volunteers annually.

This part-time position requires 40-60 hours per month (approximately 10-15 hours per week) through the end of May. After May, hours will adjust based on the organization's event schedule. The role offers flexibility but requires some weekend work at events during the spring, summer, and fall. Attendance at these events is non-negotiable. While knowledge of our organization, programs, and volunteer work is preferred, it is not required. This is a hybrid position, with some remote work.

The position is guaranteed through August 31st, with the potential for extension.

EVENT DUTIES:

Assist in organizing Green Living 2025: Mission's Earth Day Celebration. Plan activities and coordinate volunteers. Must be available for the event on

Saturday, April 26th, 2025

. Assist the Executive Director with event setups located in Mission, including but not limited to group litter cleanups and community outreach events. Helping with setup and takedown of the popup tent, tables, chairs, signage, etc. and organizing volunteers during group cleanups. Assist with transportation of equipment, supplies, and food to and from events Work directly with the public, including children, to answer questions regarding programs, volunteering, and upcoming events Promote education and awareness regarding the impact of litter and illegal dumping Promote the overall goal of reducing litter and dumping in the Mission Community Coordinate equipment, supplies, and volunteer sign-in at events Assist with food and beverages for volunteers if applicable at the event Maintaining a positive relationship and communication with volunteers Conduct safety orientations to volunteers & participate in outdoor community cleanups Photography of events Deliver our youth programming and managing registrations including keeping a participant count & statistical data Attend public outreach events such as at the Farmer's Market or local festivals

RELEVANT BACKGROUND, EDUCATION, OR WORK EXPERIENCE:

Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Effective communication and organizational skills Self-motivated and able to work independently Community-oriented with a strong environmental focus, particularly in relation to litter and illegal dumping Knowledge of Mission community and MESS programs is preferred Volunteer experience is an asset but not required Social Media experience (Facebook, Instagram) is an asset Comfortable speaking in public to groups of up to 60 people Ability to pass a criminal background check (required for working with children) Must have own transportation and a valid driver's license (some work may take place in remote areas of Mission without public transportation access) Must enjoy working with children and be comfortable in that environment
Mission Environmental Stewardship Society is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit, job requirements and business needs.

TO APPLY:

All those interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to info@messociety.ca as a PDF file. All applications must have the subject line: Program Assistant Application. This posting will close March 21st, 2025.

Please no phone calls. We thank everyone who applies, however, only those who are short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

Schedule:

Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Will you be able to reliably commute to Mission, BC for this job?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mission, BC V2V 1J9

Application deadline: 2025-03-21
Expected start date: 2025-04-02