[Hiring] Climate Finance Campaign Contractor @Stand.earth

Role Description

• With support from the rest of the Climate Finance Team, increase the impact of an existing campaign to slow and stop final investment decisions for new LNG projects in Canada.
• Work with our Communications and Engagement team to develop digital and communications strategies and products to support this campaign.
• Act as a spokesperson for this campaign as directed.
• Act as a representative for the campaign in Canadian and international coalition spaces, and coordinate our efforts with partners and allies.
• Work with frontline communities, including First Nations, that are impacted by proposed LNG projects.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience campaigning on political, environmental or social justice campaigns.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective public campaign strategies and tactics.
• Able to anticipate and identify key related external public discourse moments to strategically insert our messaging.
• Ability to quickly assimilate complex information, identify strategic campaign opportunities and intervention points, and act on these.
• Committed to equity, racial justice, authentic communications, standing up for impacted communities, and continual learning.
• Excellent written communication skills in English; French language skills considered an asset but not necessary.
• Passion for combating the fossil fuel industry and climate change.
• Strong preference for a candidate with climate and other community networks and knowledge of the political and cultural landscape in Canada.
• Preference for experience with digital campaigning and communications.

Requirements

• This is a full-time contract position for the term of nine months with strong potential for extension.
• The hourly rate offered will be $50 CAD per hour for up to 32 hours per week.
• Stand.earth operates under a four-day work week with offices closed on Fridays.
• The location for this contract position is fully remote in Canada with the option to be in our office space in Vancouver.
• The candidate must be willing and able to do occasional travel within Canada.