Application Guide
How to Apply for Climate and Energy Campaigner Contractor
at Stand (www.Stand.earth)
🏢 About Stand (www.Stand.earth)
Stand.earth is a nonprofit environmental organization that challenges destructive corporate and governmental practices, with a focus on protecting the climate, forests, and communities. They have a strong track record of winning campaigns against fossil fuel projects and are committed to working in solidarity with frontline communities, including First Nations. Working here means being part of a passionate, strategic team that makes a tangible impact on environmental policy.
About This Role
This role is a contract position focused on co-developing and executing campaign plans to stop new tar sands pipelines and associated oil tanker traffic. You'll be at the forefront of climate advocacy, working with allies, frontline communities, and using digital strategies to amplify the campaign's reach. Your work will directly contribute to preventing the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure and protecting the environment.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with checking emails and monitoring news related to tar sands pipelines, then moving to a virtual meeting with coalition partners to coordinate messaging. You might spend time drafting digital content for social media or writing a blog post, and later have a call with a frontline community member to ensure their perspective is central to the campaign. The day ends with updating campaign trackers and planning next steps.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Stand (www.Stand.earth) Is Looking For
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📝 Tips for Applying to Stand (www.Stand.earth)
Customize your resume to highlight specific campaign victories and your role in them, using metrics (e.g., number of signatures, policy changes).
In your cover letter, explicitly mention your experience working with frontline communities or Indigenous groups, and how you approach partnership and solidarity.
Showcase your digital campaign skills by linking to examples of online actions, social media campaigns, or websites you've created or managed.
Research Stand.earth's current campaigns and recent wins, and mention how your skills align with their specific strategies and values.
Since the role is remote, demonstrate your ability to work independently and manage your time effectively, perhaps by describing a remote project you've led.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
- Emphasize your commitment to environmental justice and your understanding of the importance of centering frontline communities in campaign work. - Highlight your experience in developing and executing campaign strategies that have achieved concrete results, such as stopping a pipeline or changing corporate policy. - Showcase your ability to work in coalitions and build networks, with specific examples of collaboration with diverse groups. - Mention your proficiency in digital campaigning and your ability to act as a spokesperson, if applicable.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Visit Stand.earth's website and review their current campaigns, especially those related to tar sands, pipelines, and climate change.
- → Read recent news articles and press releases about Stand.earth's advocacy work to understand their recent wins and current priorities.
- → Familiarize yourself with the specific tar sands pipeline proposals they are targeting (e.g., Trans Mountain expansion) and the key arguments against them.
- → Look into Stand.earth's values and commitment to working with frontline communities, including their partnerships with Indigenous organizations.
- → Check their social media channels to understand their tone and digital engagement style.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending a generic application that doesn't reference Stand.earth or the specific campaign against tar sands pipelines.
- Focusing only on your own achievements without showing how you collaborate with others, especially frontline communities.
- Underestimating the importance of digital skills; even if you're not a tech expert, you should show how you've used digital tools in campaigns.
- Not addressing the contract nature of the role; be clear about your availability and willingness to work on a contract basis.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
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