Greenpeace Canada ,Assistant Campaigner Jobs in Canada

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Greenpeace

Job Vacancy: Assistant Campaigner

Location: Vancouver

Reports to: Head of Arctic Campaign

Closing date
for applicants:
May 29, 2015

Greenpeace Canada is
seeking an experienced campaigner to assist the Head of Campaign and
Campaigners in the implementation of campaign and project strategies and
tactics and provide program support to the Arctic campaign.

The person in this
position will support Greenpeace’s global campaign to save the Arctic and work
as part of a broader Arctic campaign team under the local direction of
Greenpeace Canada’s Head of Arctic Campaign.

MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide
project coordination and assistance, including working with printers,
translators, and designers across campaigns/projects.
Support
the implementation of approved campaign plans and strategies to achieve
campaign objectives and goals (e.g. public education, non‑violent direct
confrontation, spectacular action, lobbying), including undertaking
fact-finding and research both online and offline; drafting letters and
campaign materials; maintaining and managing contacts database; giving
support to external events including: activities, actions, and media
conferences.
Provide
administrative support to the Head of Campaign and generally assist with
activities in the arctic campaign including: meeting and teleconference
logistics, mailings, email distribution, note taking, internal
communications and other support as needed.
Maintain
an active liaison with potential and established allied groups and
coalition partners. Actively seek out and participate in discussions with
influential individuals and groups. Communicate with federal/provincial
officials related to environment policies and issues.
Research
and analyze a wide range of specialized material on campaign issues and
strategies. Participate in the preparation of materials and publications.
Promote
support within Greenpeace and to the public to advance campaign goals.
Together with the team, organize rallies, protests, demonstrations,
actions and public events. Make presentations and respond to public
speaking requests.
Other
duties as directed.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

A
demonstrated commitment, knowledge and passion for environmental and
social justice issues;
Experience
supporting campaigns, including research, strategic analysis, and
goal-setting;
Experience
setting and adhering to priorities in a volatile and ever-changing
context;
Demonstrated
analytical skills;
Ability
to relate effectively and work collaboratively with people from diverse
backgrounds including First Nations, Inuit, environmentalists, and
policymakers;
Excellent
oral and written communication skills including public speaking and
presentation skills, as well as strong listening abilities;
Extremely
fine-tuned organizational, administrative and time management skills;
Ability
to work independently, establish priorities, and proceed with objectives
without supervision, yet participate effectively as part of a team;
Flexible,
collaborative personality;

You will work with
colleagues in Canada and around the world and some travel may be necessary.
Evening and weekend work is sometimes required.

Candidates should
understand and support Greenpeace campaign tactics, including the use of
peaceful civil disobedience. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in
Canada.

Greenpeace Canada
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
applicants, but only those invited for interviews will be contacted.

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