pasta with tomato sauce
roast (potatoes, mushrooms)
coleslaw
vegan zucchini bread (donated by this really nice lady from ancaster)
Environment Hamilton Seeking Full-time Project Manager
for Hamilton Eat Local Project
Background:
Hamilton Eat Local is a project that was initiated by Environment Hamilton and its community partners* in 2004 to educate and inspire the public about the importance of eating locally and sustainably produced food as a means to preserving local agriculture, increasing the economic viability of local family farms and promoting environmental stewardship. Key components of the project have been the on-line local food directory and the Buy Local Buy Fresh map. Now in its second year of publication, the map has become an indispensable guide to local food sources.
We are looking for a passionate, committed local food activist to take on the role of Project Manager of the Hamilton Eat Local Project. This individual will continue the key efforts already initiated and will build on these efforts by continuing to strengthen and nurture the commitment of Hamiltonians to local food production and consumption. The project revolves around efforts to raise awareness about the direct connections between local food production and consumption and community sustainability (economic, social, environmental) and to implement appropriate solutions.
This position is full time at 35 hours per week and $19/hour. The Project Manager reports to the Executive Director of Environment Hamilton.
Overall responsibility:
The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, including internal and external communications, with the assistance of a part-time communications coordinator.
The overall goals of the project manager are to:
· Expand and develop the project
· Engage the public and key stakeholders in the local food system
· Generate public awareness of and commitment to the provincial Greenbelt and the role it plays in local food sustainability
· Increase awareness of and membership in Environment Hamilton through the project
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Public Outreach and Stakeholder Relations:
· Continued development and distribution of the Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Map
· Development and distribution of the monthly newsletter
· Development of printed external communication for the project (brochures, flyers, advertisements)
· Media relations campaign and media monitoring
· Preparation and delivery of presentations on local food to professional associations, community organizations and other interested stakeholders
· Networking with provincial organizations promoting the consumption of locally grown food, and with Hamilton-based organizations working to achieve the same end
· Representing Environment Hamilton/ Eat Local at meetings, on committees and at other networking events
· Facilitating and helping plan major third party fundraisers and other special events
· Participating in conferences and outreach events
Administrative Duties (shared with Market Expansion Coordinator):
· Field public inquiries
· Manage website maintenance
· Maintain budget
· Provide administrative support to Project Advisory Committee
· Prepare regular project up-dates for ED, EH Board, and Project Advisory Committee
· Maintain database of farmer clients and volunteer network
Volunteer management (shared with Market Expansion Coordinator):
· Recruit and engage community volunteers in Eat Local efforts
· Recognize outstanding volunteer efforts
New business development (shared with Market Expansion Coordinator):
· Seek out and secure additional sources of funding for EH's Eat Local work through grant-writing
Qualifications (preferred):
· Working knowledge of local agriculture and related organizations
· Awareness of/ involvement in urban local food networks and sustainable food systems
· Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies/ Science, Agriculture or related fields
· Experience developing and implementing grassroots campaigns
· Demonstrated media relations skills
· Familiarity with internet-based communications, including blogs
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Computer skills including: word processing, desktop publishing, database management, web/blog updating
Interested candidates should send their resume, along with the names of three references, to Lynda Lukasik at Environment Hamilton by August 22nd. Resumes can be e-mailed to contactus@environmenthamilton.org or mailed, to the attention of Lynda Lukasik, to:
Environment Hamilton
1130 Barton Street East, Suite 207
Hamilton, ON L8H 7P9
Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
*OPIRG McMaster and our Eat Local working group were community partners
TLC meeting Thursday, August 14, 2008, 6:30pm at McMaster University Student Centre room 230 - agenda: Car Free Week 2008, art making!
Tentative line-up of Car Free Week events:
Monday, September 22, 2008
Bus and Hike to Sherman Falls (5:15pm), and Car Free drinks at the Phoenix (8pm)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Bike Repair Basics at Recycle Cycles 6pm
Women Only Bicycle Repair at MaCycle
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Pearl Street Bridge Party in Kirkendall
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Car Free Drive-In Movie at Gage Park Bandshell, films at dusk
Friday, September 26, 2008
Critical Mass bicycle ride (Hess and George) 5:30pm
Saturday September 27, 2008
Instant Patios in Westdale (Parking Meter Party) 12:00 noon to 3pm
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Car Free Nature Hike in Cootes Paradise, 10am, meet McMaster University Student Centre in front of Union Market
Developing a 50 Year Vision & Strategy for Dundas Valley
The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is taking action now to ensure the sustainability of the Dundas Valley by developing a 50 Year Vision and Strategy for the area. The project, which was announced on April 29, will cover approximately 5,400 hectares of HCA public trust lands (including the Dundas Valley Conservation Area), open spaces and residential areas in Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster and Flamborough. Those from the area know that Dundas Valley is an important part of the Niagara escarpment, home to cold-water streams, waterfalls, stunning cliffs, and an array of rare plants, birds and wildlife. Dundas Valley is also valued for its quaint villages and architectural heritage.
The 50 Year Vision and Strategy will be a long-term look at stewardship of the Dundas Valley and will examine ways to ensure its unique characteristics remain intact for future generations. The vision will seek to balance preservation of the Valley’s natural heritage features and ecological diversity, while enhancing the quality of life for Valley residents, businesses, and visitors.
Developing a long-term vision for the Dundas Valley is one of five key HCA priorities, says HCA Chair Chris Firth-Eagland. “Over the next 50 years, the Dundas Valley is going to experience enormous development pressures from the surrounding City of Hamilton,” he says. “We need to start thinking now about how we want the Valley to be in the future, what sorts of activities we want to see take place here, and how we want to manage them.”
The development of the 50 Year Vision and Strategy will be overseen by HCA staff and guided by the advice and direction of a Steering Committee of prominent local citizens (see membership list below). HCA staff and the Steering Committee will work closely with Lura Consulting, who have been retained to manage the study process.
In June 2007 a community meeting was held to explore the idea of a 50 year vision and strategy for the Valley. The idea was favourably received, and now the HCA is looking to involve the community in a visioning exercise to guide stewardship of the Valley for the next 50 years.
Residents were invited to get involved in the “Our Valley, Our Future” event which was held in the Dundas Town Hall Auditorium on May 24th. The event provided residents with an opportunity to learn about the study and the Dundas Valley and share ideas about what the Dundas Valley should be like in 50 years. A second community event will take place in late summer, and community members are also invited to fill in a brief survey available here: http://surveys.webpartz.net/surveys/hca/DundasValleyVisionSurvey.asp.
Questions about the project or “Our Valley, Our Future” can be directed to Mr. Sandy Bell, Manager of Design and Development, HCA, at (905) 648-4427 x.190. Email: acbell@conservationhamilton.ca.
For more information about the Dundas Valley 50 Year Vision and Strategy, please visit: http://www.conservationhamilton.ca/dvstrategy.asp.
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OPIRG staff member Randy Kay is on the stakeholder committee as a volunteer - feel free to contact Randy if you are interested in this process.
