Community Outreach Coordinator – Oakville

Overview

If you care about the environment, working on a team, and getting involved in your community in Oakville, this role might be a great fit for you!

Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. EDC is looking for an outreach team member to support our regional coordinator in engaging the community in Oakville. The pay is $22/hour.

Purpose of the Role

The Community Outreach Coordinator, who is currently residing in Oakville, will be responsible for targeted outreach to communities in Oakville.

Primarily, this role will involve engaging with people at events and festivals which requires the individual to have availability for evenings and weekends. Later on, we might be conducting door-to-door outreach (canvassing) in the region.

The outreach coordinator will work closely with other outreach staff and will report to the Ontario Engagement Manager.

Skills

• Ability to engage with the public in a friendly and professional manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for the environment and community engagement
• Previous canvassing, sales, non-profit, survey collection, or customer service experience an asset but not required
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid Ontario driver’s license an asset

Location

Oakville, Ontario.

We are looking for multiple team members from the region and will keep the posting live until all positions are filled.

Environmental Defence 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 candidates in advance for their application, but only those contacted for an interview will receive a reply

Compensation

$22/hour

How to Apply

To apply

Please apply through our hiring portal with your resume and a short introductory paragraph on why you would like to be part of EDC’s outreach team.

Please apply through our hiring portal: https://edc-careers.applytojobs.ca/reconnection+project/31856

Individuals must be residing in Oakville and have a connection to the community.