Type: volunteer position
Organization: Ecology Ottawa http://ecologyottawa.ca
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Ecology Ottawa is looking for Interns to join a dynamic team. The
Intern will be asked to perform three
main tasks: participate in
direct outreach; receive training; and conduct work on a special
project that touches on one of Ecology Ottawa’s core campaign areas.
Campaigns touch on rivers and streams, the urban tree canopy,
municipal climate change strategy, complete streets, and stopping the
Energy East tar sands pipeline. This position involves immersion in
the tools and techniques of research, communications, event
management, canvass organizing, volunteer management and data
management.
Successful applicants will have an opportunity to learn more about how
an active, grassroots environmental organization functions. You will
participate directly in project and campaign development and
execution, and benefit from specialized training in a range of areas.
In return, you will be expected to:
• Provide a minimum of 20 hours per week on an unpaid basis from May
1, 2015 until at least July 31, 2015 (candidates able to commit more
time will be prioritized);
• Become familiar with Ecology Ottawa’s organizational philosophy,
issue campaigns and database;
• Take part in all relevant training offered by Ecology Ottawa; and
• Participate in direct community outreach, which will include
door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, event coordination and data
entry.
Successful candidates will have some combination of the following:
• A passion for environmental and political advocacy;
• A strong commitment to social and environmental justice;
• An interest in learning more about – and contributing to –
environmental organizations and project/campaign development;
• A relevant educational background, such as humanities, political
science, economics, sociology, environmental studies, geography, urban
planning, social work, etc.;
• Attention to detail;
• Strong oral and writing skills (French language skills are a major asset);
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Experience working for not-for-profit organizations or relevant
areas of work; and
• A good sense of humour.
If you are interested in gaining experience with Ottawa’s leading
grassroots environmental organization and contributing to our efforts
to make Ottawa the green capital of Canada, please send a cover letter
outlining your motivation for applying along with your resume to:
robb.barnes@ecologyottawa.ca
Applications will be considered as they are received.