Greenpeace Canada Volunteer Organizer Job Vacancy in Canada

mily foundations to fund its campaign work. In
Canada, Greenpeace is campaigning on energy and climate changes,
ancient forests and oceans.

Greenpeace Canada is seeking a Volunteer Organizer to be part of our
volunteer program: building a network of committed volunteers and
local groups, offering direct support for campaigns and actively
supporting a robust agenda of profiling and outreach activities.
Greenpeace Canada’s Campaigns Department includes a Volunteer Program
Team, which includes a Volunteer Coordinator based in Toronto as well
as a Volunteer Organizer in each of our Montreal, Toronto and
Vancouver offices.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Volunteer Organizer is a dynamic position that will require you to
contribute to the development, expansion and implementation of the
volunteer program. You will be part of the national volunteer program
team and contribute in the development of a plan and strategies for
this programme.

Your responsibilities include:
• Contribute to implementation of volunteer program strategies within
Greenpeace Canada.
• Develop projects for volunteers both online and offline, establish
objectives, strategies and tactics within the global Greenpeace
objectives.
• Contribute to design, development and implementation of volunteer
projects and materials that will help in achieving Greenpeace campaign
objectives.
• Strengthen, broaden and diversify Greenpeace’s network of volunteers
and local groups. Provide input into the development of objectives,
and annual work-plan based on Greenpeace Canada’s volunteer program
strategy.
• Recruitment and management of volunteers in Vancouver to support our
campaigns and office while sustaining volunteer local groups in BC and
Alberta.
• As part of a national team contribute to the implementation of a
volunteer-based local group structure. Build capacity within local and
regional groups through local leadership development, organized
trainings, resources, materials and collaborative planning.
• Regularly update national team and other colleagues/departments.
• Plan, lead and organize volunteer activities.
• Recruit, screen, motivate, engage, train and supervise volunteers.
• Organize volunteer/activist meetings. Prepare and circulate
information prior to meetings. Update attendees of these meetings.
Follow through, evaluate and report after meetings.
• Organize volunteer participation in events. Research, gather and
circulate information, organize trainings and information sessions
prior to events. Follow through, evaluate and report after events.
• Development of materials such as correspondence, orientation
packages, information for the web-site, trainings, etc.
• Updating the Greenpeace web site, social media groups and volunteer
email lists regularly on campaigns and volunteer activities, while
encouraging and fostering volunteer involvement and contributions.
• Prepare and send out monthly e-newsletters to volunteers in British
Columbia and Alberta
• Contribute updates to the quarterly National Volunteer newsletter.
• Responsible for regular work planning including submission of
regular reports to supervisor. Keep supervisor and colleagues up to
date on work schedule and out of office time. Participate in all
meetings (team, department and staff) as required.
• Maintain a volunteer database.
• Support and network with likeminded ENGOS and grassroots initiatives
in Vancouver.
• Other responsibilities as required.

You possess:
• A demonstrated commitment, knowledge and passion for environment and
social justice issues;
• English proficiency – both verbal and written;
• Excellent leadership, organizational, logistical, strategic
planning, and time management skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects at one time
in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment;
• Proven skills in recruiting, engaging, training and organizing volunteers;
• At least one year experience in volunteer management and organizing;
good understanding of group dynamics;
• Experience in special event organizing and management:
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds;
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written in English; ;
• Experience and confident in public speaking;
• Ability to be an articulate, informed, and motivational
representative for Greenpeace Canada;
• Proven judgement, analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills,
good networking abilities;
• Ability to work on a team as well as independently;
• Strong word processing and computer skills;
• Good knowledge of web based social networks and new media:
• A demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and Greenpeace
objectives, culture and activism methods;
• The ability to work some evenings and weekends;
• Occasional travel required to participate in meetings and Greenpeace
activities; and
• A Valid driver’s license.

Strong assets:
• French proficiency with bilingual ability, both verbal and written;
• Graphic design skills;
• Post-secondary education in Environmental studies or similar;
• Experience developing online community-building platforms and using
new media for mobilization and campaign engagement;

Candidates should understand and support Greenpeace values: bearing
witness, non-violence, independence, internationalism, and direct
action; as well as Greenpeace campaign tactics, including the use of
peaceful civil disobedience.

Please send resume and cover letter in one file to:

Pamela Murray, Human Resources by email to:
canadian.recruitment@greenpeace.org

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.