Climate Leadership Program Officer

Job Posting Climate Leadership Program Officer

VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCES

EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respectbelongingand ecological resilience. As ateamwe are working to decolonize furtherequityand 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 wedoincluding by building a strong and diverse team.

We encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groupsincluding butnot limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people Mikmaq and other Indigenous people lesbian bisexual gaytransgenderand 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-identifyinyour 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 inMikmaki/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 convenormobilizerand incubator takinga holistic approachto the environment and the creation of ajust andvibrant 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 respectbelongingand 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

If your friends were to describe who you are in one word they would say welcoming. You are someone who finds it easy to meet with people where theyare atwhen it comes to climate change and you enjoy making others feel confident and comfortable - whetherthatsat a busy event or within a small excellent communicatorwho canmakecomplicated ideasandconceptseasy to understandand youenjoy planningeventsandkeepingvery about climate change andyoureready to inspire others to take leadership in their community!

ABOUT THE POSITION

TheEACsClimateLeadership Badgeprogram (CLB)ispart of the Climate Commitment Badge Program which is a collaborationwithHalifACT. The CLB programinvitesand supportsHRM residents to takethe next step intoleadershiponclimate action in their part oftheCLBEAC will offermultiple events and workshops that encourageHRM residents tobecomeclimate volunteerswith existing groups build their skills or begin their own climate actionand community-buildinginitiatives in theirneighbourhoods.

The Climate LeadershipProgram Officerwill play a keysupportrole inthelogisticsadministration planningpromotionanddocumentationofeventsand workshopsrelated to theCLBsuch astheClimate Action Volunteer FairStone Soupcommunity mobilizationsessions willhelp to coordinate volunteers for these events as well as supportingthe Petition Action Team ateam of EAC volunteers whotakeour Community Engagement team in planning and executingotherEAC eventsas needed including the EACReno-versaryeventsand the Peoples ParadeforLife onEarth.

Specificresponsibilities:

• Represent the EAC at Leadership Badge workshops welcome participants explain the program and distribute badges.

• Promote the Leadership Badge programs at EAC or other community events.

• Assistin planning and executing Leadership Badge workshops and events and other EAC events as needed. This may include:

• Working with staff and community members to plan the events

• Coordinating volunteers for the events

• Booking venues caterers childcaretranslators equipment and otherlogistics

• Tracking registration and communicating with participants

• Being onsite for each event as staff support and

• Documenting and evaluating events.

• Followup with participants afterLeadership Badgeworkshopsto share resources.

• Supportthe Petition Action Team as needed including coordinating volunteertrainingsandassistingwith scheduling andlogistics.

• Support otherEACcommunity engagement initiativesand eventsas needed.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Even if youdonthave all the requirements listed in this position you may be the right candidate. If you have experience with public speaking and event planning andyourepassionate about climate change we want to hear from you!Apply and tell us whatyoudbring to the team.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience in event planning and working with volunteers.

• Experience working or volunteering with varied organizations (e.g. non-profits faith organizations funding bodies band councils government agencies).

• Experiencecoordinating withneighbourspeers or community membersaroundclimate changeorother social or environmentalissues.

• Canbe outgoing and can easily talk to thegeneralpublic.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Motivated with a strong work ethic anda demonstratedability to work independently andmanage time effectively.

• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.

• Passionate aboutclimate action and community-building.

• Computer literacy inOffice 365(including Outlook SharePoint Word Excel and PowerPoint) and web-based platforms.

• Available to work on evenings and weekends; willing to travelwithin the HRM.

Other skills and experience considered an asset:

• Some post-secondary education such as university credits in a field related to climate sustainability social justice community development or another relevant field.

• Experiencein data collection data entry and data management.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Part-timeFixed-term contract;March2026-October 2026; 4-day22.5hrwork week Monday - Thursday withavailabilityon evenings and weekends.Find out more about our 4-day work week here

• Remuneration:$28-$29.40/hrcommensuratewith experience 4% vacation pay

• Hybrid work withenvironment requiring 1-2 days a week in our office in Halifaxs North End. Willingness to travel throughout the HRM

TO APPLY

Pleasesubmityour resume closing date isSunday February 14 2026.

We thank everyone who applied; however we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.