Organization: Ecology Ottawa http://ecologyottawa.ca
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Ecology Ottawa is looking for an Election Organizer to join a dynamic
team. The Election Organizer will organize in a local riding within
the context of the upcoming federal election. The goal is to promote
environmental leadership at the federal level while strengthening
Ecology Ottawa’s volunteer and supporter ne
twork. This position
involves immersion in the tools and techniques of grassroots
organizing, canvassing, volunteer management, data management and
communications.
Reporting to Ecology Ottawa’s Lead Organizer, the Election Organizer’s
primary responsibilities are as follows:
• Lead and implement a sustained campaign of direct community
outreach, primarily including door-to-door canvassing;
• Recruit and train volunteer leaders, using grassroots organizing
best practices;
• Take responsibility for inputting and analyzing canvass data;
• Conduct strategic communications activities;
• Organize local events; and
• Take part in all relevant training offered by Ecology Ottawa.
Successful candidates will have some combination of the following:
• Experience with grassroots organizing and direct outreach;
• A passion for environmental and political advocacy;
• A strong commitment to social and environmental justice;
• A relevant educational, work and/or volunteer background
(familiarity with database and contact management systems is a major
asset);
• Attention to detail;
• Strong oral and writing skills (French language skills are a major asset);
• Strong interpersonal skills; and
• A good sense of humour.
If you are interested in working 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 resumé to:
robb.barnes@ecologyottawa.ca
.
Compensation: $17/hour
Period: Full time. Starts immediately. Ends September 4, 2015, or
whenever election period ends.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying
along with your resumé to:
robb.barnes@ecologyottawa.ca
Only complete applications sent by email will be considered. No phone
calls please.
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
We thank all those who apply, but only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or other enquiries please. Ecology
Ottawa is committed to employment equity, and encourages applications
from all qualified candidates.
