[Hiring] Research & Policy Coordinator @Indigenous Climate Action

Role Description

Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is looking for someone who is ambitious, personable and passionately committed to true Indigenous Climate Justice to serve as its Research & Policy Coordinator. This is a remote, work from home, online working position with priority given to Indigenous people who live in so-called Canada.

The Research & Policy Coordinator will support ICA’s research and policy programming by:

• Coordinating projects
• Strengthening partnerships
• Supporting evaluation and community engagement systems
• Contributing to climate policy analysis and movement-servicing research

The Coordinator will work in collaboration with ICA leadership and cross-pod teams to ensure outputs are community-driven, accessible and aligned with ICA’s principles. The position requires demonstrated competency in the following areas:

• Online communications and organizing
• Verbal and written communications
• Organizational, analytical, and time management
• Public speaking
• Climate justice and Indigenous peoples rights, cultures and histories
• Environmental justice and practices of anti-oppression
• Working independently and remotely

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in a related field (e.g., education, social sciences, political science, or political economy) with a minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of federal/provincial/territorial climate and Indigenous rights policies, with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of intergovernmental, settler and Indigenous governance structures.
• Strong relationship-building skills for balanced diverse perspectives and expectations, and the ability to communicate constructive advice (with internal and external stakeholders).
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify emerging issues, connect different priorities, see the big picture, and consider long-term impacts.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills to prepare and present clear advice through briefing materials, in response to action requests, and in meetings.
• Excellent analytical skills to research and provide an accurate and thorough analysis including recommendations.
• Proven agility and time management skills to work effectively within tight timelines, and maintain resilience in politically sensitive and dynamic environments.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.
• Familiar with the values of anti-oppression and creating spaces that are inclusive.
• Experience working with Indigenous-led organizations and structures that challenge systems of colonization, white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism.
• Experienced in conflict resolution.
• Member of an Indigenous community and fluency in an Indigenous language an asset.

Requirements

• The position is full-time and entails a 30-35 hour work week.
• Some travel and evening/weekend hours may be required.
• The successful candidate must be willing to be flexible and work hours required to meet ICA expectations.

Benefits

• Salary: $55,000- $68,000 annual salary
• MERCs
• Health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Office subsidies

Company Description

At ICA we inspire action through the development of tools and opportunities created with, by and for our communities, with the goal of uplifting Indigenous voices, sovereignty, and stewardship of the lands and waters for future generations. Together we seek to build a world with sovereign and thriving Indigenous Peoples and cultures leading climate justice for all.