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35 hrs/week starting between May 20 - June 3 for a period of 8 weeks.
Do you live in the Ottawa area?
Are you interested in environmental issues?
Do you want to work for Ottawa’s leading grassroots environmental organization?
Ecology Ottawa is looking for a Community Organizer to join a dynamic team for an eight-week position funded by Canada Summer Jobs. The overall goal of the Community Organizer is to enhance environmental protection at the local level in Ottawa through volunteer engagement and public education.
More specifically, the Community Organizer will:
- conduct public education on environmental issues, reflecting Ecology Ottawa’s initiatives on climate change, sustainable urban design, and protection of area greenspace and waterways;
- organize a team of volunteers taking part in our 15-minute neighbourhood workshops;
- help manage volunteers involved in Ecology Ottawa’s various environmental initiatives;
- assist with data entry; and
- assist with organizing key events.
This position involves immersion in the tools and techniques of grassroots organizing, volunteer management, data management, and communications.
Work can be remote or in the office, with some weekend and evening work hours for in person engagements such as boothing and canvassing.
Successful candidates will have some combination of the following:
- A passion for environmental issues;
- An understanding of municipal government affairs in Ottawa, including issues such as the upcoming zoning by-law review
- strong interpersonal skills;
- a relevant educational, work and/or volunteer background;
- attention to detail;
- strong oral and writing skills (French language skills are a major asset); and
- A positive approach to work.
This position requires 32 hours per week for 8 weeks. Applicants must be youth who:
- are between 15 and 30 years of age;
- are Canadian citizens or permanent residents or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
- are legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Commitment to Justice, Diversity, Equity and Belonging
Ecology Ottawa was born out of the belief that people of all backgrounds and in all neighbourhoods care about the environment. We believe that environmental progress needs to be intersectional, and tackling climate change is an opportunity to build coalitions with a diversity of issue areas and groups to advance collective well-being. As a leading organization within Ottawa's environmental community that works with partners across sectors, we understand and are working towards ensuring that diversity, equity and belonging are core to our continuing collective impact.
Ecology Ottawa is committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation where everyone can participate safely, freely, and confidently. Ecology Ottawa is committed to employment equity and seeks diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from members of equity-seeking groups, including: women, transgender, non-binary and LGBTI individuals; First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals; persons with disabilities; and members of racialized and marginalized groups.
Compensation: $16.55/hour
To apply: If you are interested in working with Ottawa’s leading grassroots environmental organization, please send a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying along with your resume to [email protected] by Sunday, May 5, 2024. Only complete applications sent by email will be considered. No phone calls, please. Applicants will be considered as they apply. We thank all those who apply, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.