Job description
Greenpeace
Job
Vacancy:
Local Groups Coordinator (Western Canada)
Vacancy:
Local Groups Coordinator (Western Canada)
Location: Edmonton
Reports
to:
Head of Actions & Offline Mobilization
to:
Head of Actions & Offline Mobilization
Closing
date for applicants:
July 17, 2015
date for applicants:
July 17, 2015
Greenpeace
Canada is seeking a Local Groups Coordinator (Western Canada) to help engage
supporters as part of
Canada is seeking a Local Groups Coordinator (Western Canada) to help engage
supporters as part of
national efforts to mobilize millions of people across
Canada for environmental and social justice. Working with colleagues in Ontario
and Quebec, the Local Groups Coordinator for western Canada is responsible for
recruiting and supporting local group leaders across the province, and working
with Greenpeace local groups both in person and remotely to help win campaigns
and grow the movement.
Major
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- As
part of a national team, leading the implementation of a supporter-based,
volunteer local group structure. - Building
capacity within local groups through local leadership development,
organized trainings, resources, materials and collaborative planning.
Providing support to local group leaders and coordinating collective
activities. Assisting local group leaders to plan, lead and coordinate
activities for supporters autonomously. - Strengthening,
broadening and diversifying Greenpeace Canada’s network of supporters by
providing online and offline support to individuals and communities
engaged in environmental justice outside Greenpeace Canada’s campaign
areas. - Ensuring
coherence and complementarity with digital mobilization strategies for
holistic supporter engagements, by working closely with Communications
& Digital Mobilization staff. - Contributing
to the design, development and implementation of supporter engagement
projects that will help achieve Greenpeace campaign objectives. Providing
input into the development of objectives, and annual work-plan based on
Greenpeace Canada’s Mobilization Strategy. - Organizing
supporter meetings and participation events. Following through, evaluating
and reporting after meetings and events. - Managing
communications with local groups by developing materials such as
correspondence, orientation packages, and information for the website,
preparing and sending out regular communications to local groups, updating
website and social media groups regularly. - Managing
Greenwire, a social media platform specific to Greenpeace. - Promoting
support within Greenpeace and to the public to advance campaign goals by
acting as a spokesperson. - Maintaining
a database for local groups.
Required
Skills:
Skills:
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills including public speaking and
presentation skills, as well as strong listening abilities; - Proven
experience leading, training and motivating diverse groups of volunteers
and activists; - Proven
skill in analyzing campaign strategies, designing actions and anticipating
ramifications; - High
level of professionalism while representing an organization, managing
conflict, and maintaining work relationships; - Extremely
fine-tuned organizational, computer, administrative and time management
skills; - Experience
in the volunteer management field, including direct responsibilities in
recruitment, engagement, training and organizing of volunteers; - Knowledge
of campaign techniques, strategies and practices and the principals of
social movement and engagement organizing; - A
demonstrated commitment, knowledge and passion for environmental and
social justice issues and general knowledge of Greenpeace objectives,
culture and methods; - Experience
setting and adhering to priorities in a volatile and ever-changing
context; - Flexible,
collaborative personality; - Bilingualism
in French and English is a necessity;
You
will work with colleagues in Canada and around the world. Some travel will be
necessary. Evening and weekend work will sometimes be required.
will work with colleagues in Canada and around the world. Some travel will be
necessary. Evening and weekend work will sometimes be 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.
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.
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.
How to apply
To
apply please send your resume and cover letter in one file to crecruit@greenpeace.org
apply please send your resume and cover letter in one file to crecruit@greenpeace.org