Ecology Ottawa,Federal Elections Campaign Outreach Internship in Canada

h Intern will be asked to perform three
main tasks: participate in direct outreach; receive training; and conduct
organizing work on Ecology Ottawa’s 2015 federal elections campaign.

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 in a political context.
You will participate directly in 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 now until the
elections (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:
alex.tetreault@ecologyottawa.ca

Applications will be considered as they are received.