Community Engagement Coordinator

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Pesce & Associates Full time

Come join our dynamic feminist team The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing substantive equality for all women in Canada through law reform, particularly at the federal level.

Our work addresses many areas of women's rights, including violence against women, reproductive justice, climate justice, and women's economic empowerment.

In 2024, we celebrate 50 years of feminist legal leadership.

We are proud to have had a major role in achieving significant milestones for women's rights, and for our advocacy to have impacted numerous laws and policies across the country.

A key focus over the next two years will be to emphasize women's economic security and prosperity, and ensuring that policies account for the unique challenges faced by low-income women, racialized women, and those living with disabilities.


Job summary


Reporting to the Director of Communications and Development, the Community Engagement Coordinator will take on a multi-faceted role that includes event organization, relationship management and communications.

This position plays a pivotal role in animating The Chanterelle Alliance for Feminist Law Reform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with partner organizations to enhance collaboration and support for our initiatives.
  • Be the point of contact for The Chanterelle Alliance advisory committee, engage with Advisory committee members and convene meetings of the Advisory Committee
  • Animate The Chanterelle Alliance community, including by planning events.
  • Facilitate events, including acquiring supplies, event set up, leading sessions, public speaking, and breakdown as required.
  • Create presentations, agendas, notes, reports and other documentation.
  • Document and report input and feedback gathered from community engagement sessions.
  • Represent the organization at community events conferences, and networking opportunities to promote our mission and build strategic partnerships.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications

  • A degree in gender studies, social work, sociology, political science, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, in at least English or French (fluency in both languages an asset), proficiency in public speaking and facilitating discussions and workshops
  • Proven experience in feminist activism, advocacy, campaigning, community organizing or related social justice work
  • Experience in a leadership or coordination role within a nonprofit or grassroots organization
  • Proven ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels
  • Understanding of, and commitment to, an intersectional and feminist, genderbased analysis of social issues and antioppression values
  • Ability to create and manage digital content and campaigns
  • Proficiency in using social media platforms for advocacy, awareness, and community engagement
  • Understanding of intersectionality and the ability to work inclusively with diverse communities
  • Commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all Alliance members
  • Proficiency in MS Office 365 with demonstrated skills in creating, editing, and sharing documents
  • Proficiency using SLACK an asset

Work environment and work conditions

  • As a feminist employer, NAWL offers a flexible work environment that allows for work/life balance, including a 4day workweek.
  • You may occasionally have to work outside of normal work hours (for example, evening meetings or events).
  • You may have to travel within Canada, unless it is not possible due to your circumstances.

Compensation, vacations and benefits

  • The salary range for this position is $63, ,000 annually based on qualifications and experience
  • Competitive paid vacation package, including 20 paid vacation days annually and an office closure the last week of the year
  • Competitive benefits package

Equal opportunity


NAWL values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know when we contact you.


If you are comfortable doing so, you are encouraged in your cover letter to identify as a member of an equity-deserving group.


How to apply

Please include:
- a cover letter of up to two pages explaining your most relevant experiences and how you meet the requirements for this position
- a complete CV
- two writing samples in English and/or in French (for instance communications material, social media content, or presentation).

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