Community Outreach Officer

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada Ecology Action Centre Full time

**Job Title: Community Outreach Officer (Sustainable Transportation)**

This position has the following requirements as per NS SKILLS funding. Please ensure you meet the requirements before applying.
- Must be entering full-time post-secondary studies in the fall semester immediately following the work term.
- Continuing full-time post-secondary studies following the work term.
- The student must be a permanent resident of the province or live in Nova Scotia for at least six months prior to the work term. This requirement can be waived for international students who plan to stay in Nova Scotia after the work term.

**Valuing Lived Experiences**

EAC’s vision is of a just and vibrant world of respect, belonging, and ecological resilience. As a team we are working to decolonize, further equity, and dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that we do, including by building a strong and diverse team.

We recognize that different people have access to different educational, employment, and volunteer opportunities due to different life circumstances including inequity and systemic and structural discrimination. We recognize that not every employee in this role will possess all the experience, skills, qualifications, and competencies listed here, and we are willing to support every employee in building the skills and experience they need to excel in their role. We appreciate and value team members from equity-deserving groups including, but not limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people, Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous people, lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people, and persons with disabilities.

**About Us**

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971, we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community, we act as a watchdog, convenor, mobilizer, and incubator, taking a holistic approach to the environment and the creation of a just and vibrant world. We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration, caring, quality work, and real impact. We value our members, volunteers, employees, and partners and strive to create a space of respect, belonging, and resilience. We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent, complex environmental issues

**Summary of Position**

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Community Engagement and Repair Nights
- Attend all Bike Again open hours and meetings
- Attend Welcoming Wheels’ Tuesday Repair Nights and bi-monthly gifting sessions
- Welcome and orient community members in the workshop
- Assist community members with bike repairs (training provided)
- Recruit community members to volunteer in the space
- Maintain a safe, tidy, and comfortable workshop

Communication and Documentation
- Communicate regularly with volunteers about the space and programs
- Prepare training materials and sessional information as required
- Keep accurate records and reports of sessional information, space usage engagement & activities
- Collect stories, images & quotes for social media

Professional Development and Team Participation
- Participate in orientation, leader training, and professional development opportunities as required
- Participate in team and organizational meetings as required
- Act as an ambassador for the EAC’s sustainable transportation programs

**Requirements/Qualifications**
- Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment
- Experience working with volunteer groups and volunteer-run programs
- A passion for mobility justice and active transportation
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment; can effectively prioritize/manage multiple tasks
- Excellent communication skills: workshop facilitation, writing, speaking to the public
- Commitment to high-caliber program delivery, development and evaluation
- Willingness to learn basic bike mechanics
- Persistent, diplomatic, creative, optimistic, with a team-oriented approach
- Willing to work regular evenings Monday through Thursday and every other Sunday afternoon
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

**Job Locations**:

- Bike Again (DIY community bike repair space) at 5664 Charles St
- Office space will be provided at the EAC office at 2705 Fern Lane

**Physical Requirements**
Whilst this position is centered on building volunteer relationships, it can also be hands-on, and include repairing bikes, organizing tools and supplies, and some lifting as part of the day-to-day operations of the job.

**Terms of Employment**

**Wage**: $21 / hour

**Hours**: 30 hours per week (14-week internship)

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