Community Events, Environmental Sustainability

CAFES Term Position – November 2025 to March 31, 2026
(Subject to funding confirmation, expected shortly. May be extended if additional funding is realized.)

Position: Event & Communications Coordinator
Organization: CAFES (Community Action for Environmental Sustainability)
Location: Ottawa ON (Work from home with in-person attendance at events and meetings required)

Time Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Start Date: November 2025 (as soon as possible)
End Date: March 31, 2026 (with potential for extension if additional funding is realized)

SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATION

CAFES (Community Action for Environmental Sustainability) is a network organization that advocates for environmental sustainability and promotes environmental and climate action and leadership in Ottawa’s neighbourhoods. Through a membership-based network of residents and community groups, CAFES works to build a green, healthy, inclusive, and livable city for all. For more information, visit https://cafesottawa.ca/.

ROLE AND JOB DESCRIPTION

The Event & Comunications Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Operations Coordinator. The role focuses on organizing, promoting, and coordinating a wide range of community events and volunteer activities that advance CAFES’ mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver CAFES-led events such as a Sustainability Fair, community coffee houses, Lunch & Learns, and community dialogue workshops.
• Coordinate CAFES’ participation in partner- and member-led events, including managing information tables and volunteer scheduling.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support CAFES’ outreach and event activities.

• Develop event timelines, logistics, checklists, and promotional materials.
• Maintain and implement CAFES’ social media calendar and ensure consistent, engaging content across platforms.
• Develop and post communications about events and initiatives through CAFES’ website, newsletters, and social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
• Create marketing materials and outreach campaigns to boost attendance and community engagement.
• Support sponsorship development, including identifying and securing in-kind or financial support for CAFES events.
• Liaise with community partners, venues, and suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Track activities and outputs against an agreed-upon work plan using timesheets and regular check-ins.

COMPENSATION
$23/hour, full-time (40 hours per week)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability and community development.
• Event planning and coordination experience (community events, workshops, fairs, etc.).
• Strong communications and marketing skills, including social media content planning and management.
• Experience maintaining a social media calendar and creating digital content (e.g., Canva,
• WordPress, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Experience with sponsorships, community partnerships, or donor relations is an asset.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• English fluency required; French an asset.
• Availability for some evenings and weekends.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@cafesottawa.ca with the subject line:
“Event & Communications Coordinator Application – [Your Full Name]”.

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CAFES will hire for this position subject to funding confirmation, expected any day now.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.