Corporate Campaigner aka Elephant Eco Engager

About Canopy

Canopy is a solutions-driven not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting forests, species, and climate. For 25 years, Canopy has been a driving force in transforming wood-based supply chains — including publishing, packaging, and textiles — to eliminate fibre coming from the world's most critical forests and ensure a livable planet for all.

About The Role

Canopy is looking for Corporate Campaigner(s) to ensure Canopy meets its bold vision of seeing at least 30-50% of the world's forests protected and/or restored. Canopy is transforming the production practices of packaging and textiles producers in order to eliminate the use of critically important Ancient and Endangered Forests in these commodities. Canopy is also scaling up solutions in the form of alternative Next Generation materials to reduce demand for wood pulp and fibre from Ancient and Endangered Forests.

The Corporate Campaigner(s) will work with some of the world's most influential brands and corporate executives to transform unsustainable supply chains and leverage on-the-ground conservation. As a member of the Canopy Campaign team, the Corporate Campaigner will contribute to the strategic and operational plans of Canopy by shifting corporate consumers of forest products away from our world's Ancient and Endangered Forests.

Corporate Campaigners will report to a Brand Engagement Manager and be part of a team that actively engages packaging producers, beauty and personal care brands or food and beverage brands. In addition to encouraging individual companies to adopt rigorous purchasing policies that protect forests, Campaigners will also engage their focal sectors at conferences or other events.

Purpose of the Role

The Corporate Campaigner(s) are responsible for co-developing creative campaigns and strategies and driving their successful execution to enable Canopy to hit its impact goals – transforming unsustainable supply chains, scaling up solutions, and securing large-scale conservation of Ancient and Endangered Forests. Successful corporate campaigners at Canopy have come from both the private sector as well as other environmental or social Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs). Prior experience in advocacy around supply chains and forest-risk commodities or prior direct experience in forest conservation is desired but not a requirement if candidates have applicable experience in other realms of market advocacy or corporate sustainability strategy. Travel is a part of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaigns: 90%

• Engage large corporate consumers of forest products to develop and implement environmental purchasing policies and practices.

• Support companies in the sectors we work with in developing and implementing social marketing strategies and introducing value-added approaches to their business operations.

• Provide advice and assistance to signatories on strategies that will increase the supply of eco-friendly pulp for their sector that alleviate pressure on natural forests.

• Work closely with the Brand Engagement Manager and the Canopy Impact team on campaign planning and implementation.

• Research and analyze industry and conservation information. Regularly monitor developments and trends in industries and government policy that are relevant to Canopy's work.

• Contribute to, or lead on, the development of key tools and products that facilitate the uptake and implementation of progressive purchasing policies.

• Work with the Communications team to help develop communications plans and assets that attract traditional and social media to further Canopy's organisational and conservation objectives, and contribute to designing effective and profile-building events and projects.

• Participate in preparing work plans, setting priorities, monitoring progress and establishing systems to ensure mutual support and accountability across all departments.

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant environmental organisations.

Organisation-wide Responsibilities 10%:

Communications:

• Work with the Communications team to help develop communications plans and assets that attract traditional and social media to further Canopy's organisational and conservation objectives, and contribute to designing effective and profile-building events and projects.

• Strategically use traditional and social media to reach campaign and organisational goals.

• Contribute to the drafting and placement of press releases, background materials, and other communication documents.

• Participate in all relevant industry events and conferences, requiring a minimum of three trips per year, including organizing Canopy activities such as forest tours for brand partners and profile-building events.

Development:

• Contribute to regular updating and monitoring of key metrics and statistics which track our campaigns' progress, to be shared with brand partners, donors, investors and our key public audiences.

Organisational:

• Actively participate in weekly organisational meetings and annual planning.

• Use project management tools to track and coordinate work.

• Contribute to Canopy's Organisational Development Plan.

• Support staff reviews and evaluations.

Desired Qualifications

• 3-7 years' experience as a Campaigner (or comparable role in private sector sustainability strategy).

• Proven ability to develop and implement effective, impactful campaign

strategies.

• Fully conversant with campaign advocacy terms and practices.

• Good facilitation skills.

• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written.

• Skilled at representing their NGO at external forums.

• Good negotiation and advocacy skills.

• Experienced in project management programs and practices.

• Embrace a "Yes, AND..." mindset to foster innovation and collaboration (link to )

• A passion for the world's forests.

For applicants outside Canada, the salary will align with a benchmarked salary band based on location. Please reach out to Anna for more information. Canopy offers a competitive salary range. New Canopals can expect a salary typically within the lower half of the range, reflecting our commitment to equitable compensation practices. We believe in fostering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. We also offer comprehensive benefits packages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture dedicated to environmental conservation. At Canopy, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to excel in their roles and contribute meaningfully to our mission.

Canopy embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs, and desires of our diverse community. We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who successfully secure an interview.