[All] Fw: [goodwork] Waterlution Workshop Associates 2011, contract, across Canada

[Lori Strothard]

fyi a Future of Water initiative. Lori

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EMPLOYMENT / CONTACT OPPORTUNITY 

Position: Waterlution seeks Associates for its 2011 workshop season 
Type: paid contract position (details below) 
Organization: Waterlution - A Water Learning Experience http://www.waterlution.org 
Location: across Canada 

Waterlution is seeking 10 to 15 passionate, leading individuals based in communities across Canada to join us for our 2011 workshop season. 
- Do you have a passion for change? 
- Do you have experience in the water resource/watershed management field? 

Please note: One or two new Associates will be fully bilingual and based in Quebec. They are welcome to submit an application in French if preferred. 

What is a Waterlution Associate? 

Associates are the leaders of our keystone national program, The Future of Water Workshop Series. Associates are the community-based delegates of the Waterlution mission. They are the on-the-ground representatives and workshop facilitators, working closely with the core team to design and deliver an effective The Future of Water workshop. This workshop series brings individuals and groups together to engage collaboratively in dialogue around a particular water issue and/or geographic location. 

Since 2005, Waterlution has hosted 37 The Future of Water workshops in nine provinces and two territories. We are now seeking keen, ambitious water leaders to join us for our 2011 season and lead the discussion! 

Contract Dates: 

1. Training weekend: February 4-6, 2011. (Location: Outside Toronto*) 
2. Delivery of one** two-day workshop within our 2011 regular working season (March-November 2011) 

*If selected, your costs for this weekend --- travel, accommodation, meals --- will be covered 

**Some Associates may be eligible/interested in hosting 2 workshops. This will happen on a case-by-case basis. 

Specific Responsibilities: 

* Participate in the February 4-6, 2011 Waterlution Facilitator Training Workshop 
* Collaborate with the Waterlution core team to liaise with water-focused organizations and stakeholders in your community 
* Design and deliver a "The Future of Water" workshop within our 2011 regular working season (Please see time commitment, below) 
* Manage budgets, timelines, relationships, and individual needs 
* Report on program outcomes and follow-up with workshop participants 
* Possibilities for further development: Waterlution is piloting Waterlution Hubs across Canada. The Associates hired on for 2011 will have the opportunity to work with a more experienced Waterlution Associate and be involved in this exciting developing project. The Hub project will be explained further at the February training, and may develop into more opportunities for those interests. 

Position Requirements: 

* Preferably 3-5 years of experience/involvement in the water resource/watershed management sector 
* A strong asset would be experience in group facilitation and facilitation techniques (including but not limited to Open Space, World Café processes, etc.) 
* A proven commitment to sustainable community development 
* Experience in multi-stakeholder dialogue and/or a network of contacts to engage in the actual workshop or to assist with promotion 
* Experience with budgeting and monitoring costs 
* Experience with event planning ("camp counsellor-like" skills) 
* Recommended: a past working relationship with Waterlution (i.e., your participating in one of our programs) 

Who would make a good Waterlution Associate? 

Waterlution Associates are ambassadors of change. They are individuals from diverse backgrounds, but all are passionate water stewards who believe in the Waterlution workshop model of influencing positive systemic change through multistakeholder collaboration and experiential learning. They are locally based, proven leaders ready to get more deeply involved in affecting positive change. 

Our Associates come from many backgrounds and areas of professional focus. They have in common a proven --- 

1. Commitment to local sustainable watershed management 
2. Interest and ability in facilitating group dialogue 
3. Strong networks and water-related working relationships in their region, and 3. potential for further leadership development and continued work with Waterlution 

Most of our Associates take on this role as a part-time contract that compliments their current work and/or they are students or "free agents" that take on several of these types of projects. Please visit our About Us page to learn more. 

Compensation: 

Waterlution provides each Associate with an initial budget to cover all workshop needs (see below). On top of this, each Associate will be paid $2,500 to cover their workshop salary and work done pre- and post-workshop. 

* $2,000 is paid the day workshop is completed. 
* $500 is paid upon receiving the final report. 
* Please note that flight/bus/carpool allowance, accommodation, meals and training will be provided by Waterlution at no charge to the Associate. 

Workshop Budget 

Each workshop has a different budget, established by the core team. Each Associate will work with the core team members to receive the budget for their workshop and to stay within budget. This will all be explained in detail at the training. 

Time Commitment: 

As a general guideline, Waterlution likes 4+ months prep time before a workshop is delivered. Specific time commitment is as follows: 

* A more experienced person who has skills with events and networks will devote about 100--120 hours total, over a 4--5 month period. 
* One who is learning a lot of new skills may take longer at 125--140 hours total, over a 4--5 month period (these are approximate guidelines) 

How to Apply: 

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. MST, Monday, December 13, 2010. Include the following three items in your application. 

1. Cover letter (1--2 pages) 

Themes you may want to touch could include the following: 

* Why would you be a great Associate? 
* What community you are based in? What community/region/province/territory do you represent, what are the major industries at play in this area, what pressing water issues does it face, and what sort of networks and experience do you have in this area? What general workshop themes do you suggest? 
* What makes you an effective water ambassador for your community? 
* What makes you an effective group facilitator? 
* Are you a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis person? 
* Do you have experience working with Aboriginal communities? 
* Explain what value you see in the Waterlution workshop model, focusing on multi-stakeholder dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration. 
* Let us know as well if you can attend the training workshop on February 4--6, 2011 in Toronto. (If you require a flight, you will likely need to depart the morning of Friday, February 4 and return on an evening flight Sunday night.) 

2. Résumé (2 pages max) 

Including relevant professional experience as well as other interests/activities of note. 

3. References 

Please provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of two relevant professional references. (These people may be contacted ONLY IF and AFTER we offer you the role.) 

Submit your application to Waterlution Program Coordinator, Tori Goodday. If you have questions regarding the application, please direct them to Tori by e-mail at tori at waterlution.org .

When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at GoodWorkCanada.ca. 


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