Climate Engagement Specialist (Anglophone) / Spécialiste de l’engagement climatique (anglophone)

David Suzuki Foundation • Montreal, QC

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The David Suzuki Foundation is a Canadian environmental non-profit organization, founded in 1990. We operate in English and French, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. We are a Canadian settler organization working to advance climate solutions, help nature thrive and build sustainable communities, respecting the rights, title and sovereignty of Indigenous nations. We believe Indigenous leadership is key to our collective future. We aim to work with a broad spectrum of people and organizations throughout Canada, including Indigenous communities, all levels of government and people who care about environmental justice, to find solutions to create a sustainable Canada. We use scientific research, traditional ecological knowledge, innovative policy and legal solutions, communications and public engagement to pursue our mission to protect nature’s diversity and the wellbeing of all life, now and for the future. We envision a world where we all act every day on the understanding that we are interdependent with nature and with each other. To address the intersection of the climate and biodiversity crises with social justice and equity, the David Suzuki Foundation is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. As an organization, we are on a transformative journey to embed these values, decolonize our practices and become an anti-racist organization. Join us in creating a socially and environmentally just world, where diverse identities, lived experiences and world views are valued as essential to our collective future.

Requirements

• University or college degree in social science, health science, communications (or related field) with a minimum of 2+ years professional experience delivering a wide range of public engagement tactics.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• Proven writing ability to translate complex issues into simple narratives and messages for different and diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success in strategic public engagement planning, objective setting and plan execution.
• You easily and successfully communicate about environmental and social justice issues for a variety of audiences, platforms and channels. You write content tailored to achieving the desired strategic outcomes.
• You are efficient and effective, and able to create excellent communications at a moment’s notice.
• You are a team player who thrives in a busy, deadline-driven and information-rich workplace and contribute to building a strong and caring team culture
• You are a quick learner and a collaborative colleague who enjoys being part of a team and can work independently.
• You are committed and passionate about building a better world. You have the talent and heart to deliver and make impacts.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality while managing multiple projects. You are organized and care deeply about producing high quality work.
• Excellent project management skills and proven research skills.
• Passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to support purposeful change
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills.
• Working in a multilingual and multicultural environment (or with a multi-lingual team) is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in non-profit, community or government communications role and working with diverse stakeholders including experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Experience in climate engagement or communications is an asset.
• French language skills are a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Write email series, social media explainers, online actions, web content.
• Support strategy development for engagement with national and local audiences and various stakeholders, including civil society, First Nations, national and sub-national governments.
• Engage our supporters with online actions, webinars, social media and emails.
• Develop web content, social actions and engagement activities for all levels of the engagement pyramid throughout the year, connecting to top-of-mind issues and events and evaluate the content based on metrics available.
• Lead engagement for our Climate Solutions team projects, in collaboration with your team members.
• Write exceptional and informed media releases and editorials, emails, briefing notes, and web and social media content.
• Develop and deliver creative and effective engagement plans.
• Develop integrated strategies and content for DSF campaigns, funder reports and project delivery to support DSF’s climate goals.
• Work closely with the Climate Director and the Director, Engagement to fulfil core engagement duties as needed.
• Work with researchers and expert practitioners to inform strategy and best practices in DSF’s climate engagement, including testing and honing audience messaging.
• Collaborate with the core communications and engagement team (including DSF’s graphic design, editors and marketing specialists) to ensure quality and consistency of outputs.
• Identify and respond quickly and effectively to breaking climate stories and weekly news cycle opportunities.
• Define and deliver long-term audience engagement goals.
• Liaise with our Digital team to ensure content is shared optimally through all channels.
• Develop compelling presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Support collaboration and strategic integration of French-language engagement activities across DSF.
• Attend meetings, conferences and events on behalf of DSF, as required.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Chance to make a difference and help improve the health of our planet and all life on it

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree