Employer: The NBEN (www.nben.ca) is a dynamic and innovative organization that functions as the New Brunswick environmental movement’s “central station” – a hub that serves to convene and connect people working on environmental issues in the province. The network is the heartbeat of New Brunswick’s environmental movement, with a mission “to catalyze and encourage effective action on the environment.”
Salary and benefits: Up to $26.24 hour depending on experience with two weeks vacation and a paid week off during office closure in December. The NBEN is an extremely supportive and collaborative workplace, offering training opportunities, and a flexible work schedule. After a probationary period of 6 months, the NBEN offers a generous health benefits package (including health and dental benefits, paid at 100% by the employer).
Term of employment: 30 hours a week. Moncton, New Brunswick, or from home office. The office space is located on the second floor of a building only accessible at this time by a flight of stairs, with two gender-neutral washrooms and a kitchenette on site. Please contact us about our masking policies or office accessibility if you have questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 safety or other health or physical accommodations you may require.
Position’s Duties and Responsibilities: The Youth Programs Coordinator will spearhead a number of activities in support of the NBEN’s Youth Environmental Action Network. The job will include the following major tasks:
- Coordination of the Youth Environmental Action Network, a forum for youth between the ages of 16-25 to discuss climate action, share experiences, learn, and take action
- Engage with the NBEN’s youth membership and build relationships with other youth-led environmental groups and youth advocates
- Help plan, coordinate, and attend youth events for the Youth Environmental Action Network
- Manage the Youth Environmental Action Network’s social media presence to increase online engagement
- Creation of monthly Youth Environmental Action Network newsletters
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and help other staff members with their work as needed.
Please specify your education, work, or volunteer experiences relating to the following requirements and assets in your cover letter.
Position Requirements:
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- The ability to keep track of many moving pieces and small details; solid coordination and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with a set of instructions, but also a co-operative team player who isn’t afraid to ask for support or clarification from our highly collaborative team
- Excellent computer skills and experience with, or willingness to learn, the following programs: CiviCRM, Wordpress, Joomla, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Asana, Canva
- Be a resident of New Brunswick or a First Nation community in New Brunswick, or be willing to relocate for a permanent position as agreed to when discussed upon hiring
- Written and spoken fluency in French and English
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A valid driver’s license
Assets:
- Experience with fundraising, including prospecting, grant writing, sponsorship and donor solicitation
- Experience with a network or community hub
- Capable of working in a combination of virtual and in-person environments
- Community-minded
Preference for applicants with training, volunteering, or experience in environmental groups and non-profits
The NBEN values diversity in its workplace. We recognize that people who experience structural oppression and marginalization have a lot to offer our community, and are therefore strongly encouraged to apply and may mention so in their cover letters.
Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have questions about how your disability or identity could be an asset or a challenge.
How to Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Annika Chiasson (pronouns: she/her), Executive Director, nben@nben.ca
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early!
While the New Brunswick Environmental Network appreciates all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
