Municipal Election Campaigner

Core responsibilities:

• Use municipal election opportunities to advance Dogwood's ongoing campaigns by exposing industry ties and propaganda, spotlighting climate policy rollbacks, and helping advance green and affordable housing
• Keep tabs on local issues or races throughout B.C. for engagement opportunities and building Dogwood's base of supporters
• Lead Dogwood's voter education work and act as Dogwood representative in meetings with allies or coalitions
• Develop plans to use the Union of BC Municipalities Convention and resolution process to educate local officials and counter gas industry influence

This role creates positive change by advancing climate action, defending Indigenous rights, and transforming democracy through municipal election campaigns that counter fossil fuel industry influence and promote green policies.

Required qualifications:

• Experience working on an election-focused campaign (candidate/political party or issues-focused third party)
• Keen understanding of B.C. politics, including municipal governance areas
• Experience creating content for various audiences and for print and online use
• Track record of hitting the ground running in fast-paced campaigns and ability to take initiative in distributed/remote teams
• Commitment to Dogwood's mission to decolonize, decarbonize and democratize B.C.

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: $59,805.41 annually
• Health, dental and paramedical benefits
• Paid vacation
• Flexible and rewarding work environment
• Union membership (B.C. Government Employees Union)

Dogwood brings people together to transform democracy, uphold Indigenous rights, and defend the climate, land and water in B.C. through non-partisan, non-profit work focused on breaking free from fossil fuels, supercharging decarbonization, and countering corporate influence.