Energy Outreach Coordinator - Cape Breton
Energy Outreach Coordinator - Cape Breton
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Energy Outreach Coordinator Cape Breton
VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCES
EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respect belonging and ecological resilience. As a team we are working to decolonize further equity and dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that we do including by building a strong and diverse team.
We encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groups including but not limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people Mikmaq and other Indigenous people lesbian bisexual gay transgender and queer people and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of an equity-deserving group and feel comfortable doing so we encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter or application. We prioritize diversity in our selection process.
ABOUT US
The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based in Mikmaki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971 we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community we act as a watchdog convenor mobilizer and incubator taking a holistic approach to the environment and the creation of a just and vibrant world.
We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration caring quality work and real impact. We value our members volunteers employees and partners and strive to create a space of respect belonging and resilience.
We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent complex environmental issues.
ABOUT YOU
As theEnergy Outreach Coordinator you will work with partner organizations to support and expand EACs Energy work in Cape Breton ensuring strong connections to diverse energy-sector actors and linking energy policy and action to EACs organizational campaigns. Your relationship-building skills help advance the Energy file through partnership development and community- and coalition-building. You will work in a collaborative impact-oriented environment with the energy team and other EAC colleagues as well as community public and private sector partners.
You have experience in the following:
Project Management:
Designing and delivering initiatives that enhance energy-sector leadership and capacity in collaboration with partner organizations.
Ensuring systems are in place to coordinate and track the successful and timely completion of overall project objectives being carried out by project staff and volunteers.
Working with the team to manage spending within the project budget.
Completing financial and other funder reporting as required. Working with the team to identify grant opportunities; writing energy-related proposals and supporting other fundraising efforts in energy.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement:
Engaging and supporting volunteers
Organizing hosting and attending community events to raise awareness and rally advocacy for affordable and renewable energy
Building a grassroots campaign of rural low-income citizens in Unamaki / Cape Breton to advocate for affordable safe and sustainable home energy and alleviating energy poverty.
Establishing and growing partnerships with organizations institutions and people in communities needed for program development research deliverables and participant recruitment.
Establishing relationships and engagement strategies to ensure project opportunities are of interest to and taken up by participants from diverse communities.
Creating outreach and recruitment materials.
Contributing to EACs public communications efforts on affordable energy and energy democratization and responding to media inquiries as appropriate.
Research and Report Writing:
Analyzing and reporting on survey results and other data collection as required.
Other duties as required.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
Even if you dont have all the requirements listed in this position you may be the right candidate. Apply and tell us what youd bring to the team.
WHAT YOU BRING
At least one year of experience in project leadership or policy development and implementation.
Clear knowledge of community-based work.
Strong decision-making skills based on an ability to gather and analyze the information needed to understand and resolve problems.
Proven skills as a relationship builder and talented at creating strong networks.
Experience in research data analysis report writing and project implementation.
Experience in community engagement and development including meeting coordination group facilitation and event planning. Network-building skills to connect actors across sectors and regions.
A deep and abiding commitment to equity diversity and inclusion in all its forms and a cultivated ability to apply an anti-oppressive lens and framework to community development project management program design and delivery and relationship building and repair.
Strong organizational and priority settings skills
An ability to get creative and innovate
A proactive approach to funding and grant-writing initiatives
These additional skills areas of knowledge and experiences will be considered an asset:
Background and/or education in communications public policy planning environmental studies social work or other relevant field
Experience working with non-profit and community organizations
Relationships with African-Nova Scotian and Mikmaq communities Drivers license and access to transportation
Role Specific Competencies
Collaboration Works productively with diverse individuals to target and achieve optimal results through consensus-building.
Communication Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
Conflict Management Ability to assess address and/or resolve conflict situations as they arise.
Flexibility/ Adaptability - Able to alter behavior and opinions in light of new information changing situations and/or different environments; able to quickly shift focus or activities; able to accept and respond to changing priorities of job or organization.
Listening Understanding and Responding Interacts effectively with other individuals and groups; listens actively and responds appropriately and effectively when interacting with individuals and groups.
Problem Solving / Analytical - Anticipates identifies and defines problems seeking root causes and develops/implements timely practical solutions. Has a positive problem-solving attitude high analytical abilities and is results-driven.
Self-Motivated Works well independently takes initiative and adapts work schedule as required.
Workload and Time Management Manages competing priorities and organizes time and resources effectively.
Event-planning experienceLogistical and people planning and promotional skills for small and large community gatherings
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time; 4-day 30 hr work week Monday - Thursdaywith some flexibility in the workday. Find out more about our 4-day work week here
Remuneration: $32.45 to $34.50 and hour commensurate with experience
Full-time one year contract
4 weeks pro-rated 10 paid health days and 12 paid Holidays cost-shared benefits plan after 3 months
Location Cape Breton;hybrid work
THIS IS A CLEAN FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP. To apply you must meet be between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) and meet the following;
Be Canadian Citizens Permanent Residents or Protected Persons as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
Not currently be in school;
Self identifies as Indigenous youth living with a disability or a woman or a racialized youth or a youth who are living in a Northern or Remote community;
Be legally entitled to work in Canada; and
Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and cover here. The closing date is June 22 2025.
We thank everyone who applied; however we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
