Climate Organizer - Coal Campaign

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a decentralized organizing strategy to build a strong, inclusive, and effective local campaign focused on ending Canada's thermal coal exports
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and grassroots leaders to engage in federal advocacy, including meetings with Members of Parliament, Ministers, and relevant partners
• Coordinate volunteer activities such as lobby days, days of action, public mobilizations, and public town halls in support of federal policy change
• Build and maintain an engaged volunteer organizing network in the Greater Vancouver area, with a particular focus on communities affected by coal transport and port expansion

This role creates positive change by securing a commitment from the Canadian federal government to phase out thermal coal exports by 2030, advancing climate justice and protecting communities impacted by coal transportation and processing.

Required skills and experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in field, distributed, or digital organizing on political, environmental, or social justice campaigns
• Experience recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, including facilitation, coaching, one-on-one meetings, and leadership development
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, racial justice, Indigenous rights, and working in solidarity with impacted communities
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including storytelling, message development, and the ability to tailor communications to diverse audiences
• Proven project management skills, including setting goals, managing timelines, and coordinating multiple workstreams
• Experience working in coalitions with multiple stakeholders, including frontline, labor, and Indigenous partners
• Familiarity with Canadian federal policy-making processes, including experience engaging with elected officials, submitting public comments, or tracking legislation and regulations

Benefits include:

• Starting salary range: $67,275 to $87,750 CAD
• Excellent health and dental insurance
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• 20 paid holidays
• 4-day work week
• Mindfulness sessions

Stand.earth is a nonprofit environmental organization working to create a world where respect for people and the environment comes first. Their campaigns challenge destructive corporate and governmental practices, demand accountability, and create solutions that support all people and the environment.