Climate Finance Campaign Contractor

Stand.earth; United States; À distance; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stand.earth is seeking a seasoned campaigner to lead and expand our LNG campaign in Canada, working with our Climate Finance team and communications unit. The role focuses on strategy, messaging, and coalition-building to halt new LNG investments.

You will partner with frontline communities, including First Nations, and represent the campaign in national and international spaces. This is a nine-month, full-time contract with remote work options in Canada.

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.

Responsabilités

• With support from 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 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.

Connaissances

Campaign experience

Public campaign strategies

Messaging strategy

Strategic analysis

Equity and justice

English writing

Climate advocacy

Canadian political landscape

Digital campaigning

Description du poste

Scope of Work:

Key Responsibilities

• 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 and Skills

• 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

Projected Contract Hours & Rate:

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.