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Position: Climate Change Organizer
Organization: Ecology Ottawa
Location: remote or in-person in downtown Ottawa
About the Climate Change Organizer
Are you a strategic and creative campaigner who is passionate about organizing and mobilizing people to take local climate action? Our Climate Change Organizer position offers an exciting opportunity to deepen and grow people power through in-person outreach, digital activation, and compelling campaigns. The Climate Change Organizer helps people see the connection between the environmental crises and their everyday lives, highlighting the benefits of climate action to health and vibrant communities. We believe that the environmental movement requires all of us, and at a moment when climate action has never been more urgent, the Organizer will mobilize Ottawans to advocate to decision-makers so that together we can create a green, equitable, and resilient city.
About Ecology Ottawa
Ecology Ottawa envisions Ottawa as the green capital of Canada, leading the nation’s municipalities in climate action, protection of biodiversity, and environmental equity. With a network of tens of thousands of people, Ecology Ottawa is a not-for-profit, grassroots, and volunteer-driven organization that works to engage communities in local environmental action, build people power, and influence policy to reduce harmful emissions, increase climate resilience, advance environmental equity, and protect and restore nature in Ottawa.
Responsibilities
Campaigns and Engagement Organizing (50%)
Policy and Political Action (20%)
Collaboration (15%)
Grants Development and Reporting (15%)
Skills and Experience
We encourage you to apply if you believe you are a good fit, even if you do not have all of these skills and experiences.
Benefits to Being a Part of the Ecology Ottawa Team
Commitment to Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging
Ecology Ottawa was born out of the belief that environmental action is for people of all backgrounds and expressions. We seek to embed justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every part of our organization, community, and programs, and we commit to learning deeply about, and engage meaningfully in, Truth and Reconciliation in our city. We believe that environmental action is inseparable from social justice, that environmental progress must be intersectional, and that addressing climate change is an opportunity to build community across interests and groups.
Ecology Ottawa is committed to employment equity and seeks diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from members of equity-seeking groups, including (but not limited to) women, transgender, non-binary, and 2SLGTBQ+ individuals; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals; persons with disabilities; and members of racialized and marginalized groups.
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to info@ecologyottawa.ca by November 3. We seek to fill the position as soon as is practicable.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Oct 22 2024 ID: 72087