Regional Coordinator, Hamilton ON- Reconnection Project - Environmental Defence

Environmental Defence Canada is seeking a part-time Regional Coordinator in Hamilton, ON, for the Reconnection Project. The role involves engaging communities in environmental initiatives, conducting outreach, leading events, and building a volunteer network. The position requires strong communication skills, a passion for civic action, and familiarity with the local community. The job is hybrid, requiring access to a vehicle and offers 8-16 hours of work per week at $24/hour.
About the Role

Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. EDC is looking for a Regional Coordinator that would support our efforts to engage communities in the GTA. This role is part-time with about 8-16 hours per week at a rate of $24 an hour.

Purpose of the Role

We know that community connection and civic engagement is at the heart of real and effective environmental change. By connecting people with nature and neighbors, we can build more resilient communities in a changing climate. The Regional Coordinator would be leading Outreach cohorts and supporting our efforts to engage communities regarding gardening, hiking, biking, food security or anything else they’d like to see within their neighbourhood.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducting outreach to local groups
• Mapping out events the community can participate in using Google MyMaps
• Participating in or leading events
• Coordinating with a team of Outreach Staff to support with public events
• Building a volunteer network
• Planning and/or executing canvassing campaigns as needed
• Participating in message development and new subscriber acquisition tactics
• Creating written content for a digital newsletter or guides
• Assisting in project budget reconciliation

Skills
• Ability to engage with the public in a friendly and professional manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for the environment, civic action and community engagement
• Strong written storytelling
• Is well connected to local news, natural and built public spaces, services and people that call the Hamilton community their home.
• Balance competing priorities and takes initiative
• Event planning with an equity and inclusion lens

Location

This role is hybrid, based in Hamilton, ON and requires access to a vehicle.

To apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter via https://edc-careers.applytojobs.ca/

The position will be open until April 27, 2024.

Environmental Defence embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires of Canada’s diverse community. We thank all candidates in advance for their application, but only those contacted for an interview will receive a reply.