Marketing / Events Coordinator

BurlingtonGreen Environmental Association; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused environmental organization in Burlington is seeking a passionate Marketing Coordinator. The role involves planning and implementing promotions for environmental programs, engaging with the community, and managing social media content across various platforms. Ideal candidates should have relevant post-secondary education and skills in communication, organizational planning, and digital platforms use. This position offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in community programming or project management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social media engagement and create content.
• Educate the community on environmental topics.
• Manage data for Eco Actions campaign.

Skills

Social media platforms proficiency

Excellent verbal and written communication

Research and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in environmental science or related field

Tools

Hootsuite

Mailchimp

Canva

Google Workspace tools

Job description

Overview

Hybrid opportunity - BurlingtonGreen headquarters located at Burlington Beach, Burlington

Hours / Duration : 35 hours / week from late September, 2025 to March 15, 2026 with opportunity for extension. Primarily daytime work with some weekend shifts, and occasional evenings.

Hourly Rate : $22 / hr

Applicants must be pre-approved by Eco Canada's Digital Skills For Youth program.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and CV in PDF format to [e-mail] no later than September 18th at 5:00 pm

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About this opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, organized, flexible, self-motivated, experienced professional to join our team serving as our Marketing Coordinator, responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of all promotions of our environmental programs, events, services and various environmental topics.

Programming areas to advance our strategic plan include :

• Climate Change & low carbon living solutions such as Make the Switch and our active transportation and e-mobility, and energy conservation and retrofit programming
• Nature-Friendly Burlington programming and biodiversity / nature research and habitat restoration activities, and community education
• Zero-waste programs and events and services

Responsibilities

• Educate and engage with our online and in-person audience on environmental topics and resources to help the community switch to sustainable alternatives
• Coordinate our organization's social media engagement by creating and scheduling environmental content / opportunities across platforms (Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X)
• Leverage digital and analytics tools such as Hootsuite, Mailchimp and Google Analytics to enhance all digital platform performance
• Create content for the organization’s website
• Design and write content for digital communications and marketing materials including e-newsletters, speaking notes, press releases and reports
• Prepare quarterly analytics reports gathering, tabulating and analyzing data for online and in-person community interactions
• Manage data for the 200k Eco Actions campaign, including calculating impact metrics such as GHG reductions
• Gather monthly statistics for various operations for impact reporting purposes
• Participate in annual assets inventory project, tracking and tallying organization's supplies and equipment, reporting to Google spreadsheets
• Contribute to environmental project workplans capturing key marketing strategy actions to ensure professional, organized, smooth experiences for project / event participants
• Serve as lead promotions coordinator for various events, services and programs, providing tech assistance for in-person events (video, photography, on-screen presentations) and online events (Google Meet, Facebook Live and Instagram Live)
• Document relevant information, milestones and evaluation data and prepare documents, correspondence and background materials for meetings and events, including creating summary reports and presentation materials as needed
• Serve as a key point of contact for BurlingtonGreen communications including media correspondence, and establish and nurture collaborations with relevant stakeholders, agency funders and community organizations as well as the general public
• Assist with the organization, execution and evaluation of various environmental programs, events and services
• Identify and facilitate opportunities to engage youth in environmental programs, campaigns, and projects
• Work with our team of professionals to recruit and support the work of volunteers
• Represent the core values of BurlingtonGreen in the community, coordinating and delivering outreach activities including public speaking presentations to diverse audiences
• Execute expenditures as per approved budget process
• Work in accordance with applicable health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
• Perform work and assignments accurately and according to professional standards
• Educational and skill development for the successful candidate will be extensive and varied in areas including research, written and oral communications, presentations to diverse audiences, program facilitation, leadership, digital platforms navigation and analytics, content and creative design, time management, organizational planning, evaluation, metrics tracking, team and volunteer collaboration, creative problem solving, and habitat restoration fieldwork

Qualifications

• A combination of post-secondary education / experience in a relevant field such as environmental science, outdoor education, community programming, public relations, communications, project management
• Proficiency with social media platforms, Google Workspace tools, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, and Canva
• Excellent research, analytical, evaluation and reporting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills including public speaking
• Detail-oriented, highly organized with strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience delivering creative, engaging education programs, community presentations, and events to diverse audiences
• Experience preparing work plans and organizational forms to capture logistics with strong organizational skills
• Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work outdoors, including outreach and environmental stewardship activities
• Knowledge of environmental issues in Burlington and commitment to the environment
• Available evenings, weekends and holidays; willing to travel within Halton Region; valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (will be requested on offer)
• Completion of AODA training (will be requested on offer)

Other desirable attributes

• Enjoy working outdoors and in fast-paced environments with multiple projects
• Proactive self-starter who seeks continuous improvement
• Strong commitment to deadlines and follow-through
• Reliable, responsible, discreet, with good judgment
• Diplomatic, able to handle conflict with sensitivity
• Calm under pressure
• Professional presentation and courteous collaboration with staff, Board, and volunteers
• Experience in a charitable, non-profit environment
• Experience with Mailchimp and WordPress

Equity and Accommodation

BurlingtonGreen is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from diverse groups. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Learn more about BurlingtonGreen at www.burlingtongreen.org

Application notice

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.