ABOUT IRON & EARTH

Who we are & where we come from: Iron & Earth is a non-profit organization with roots in the fossil fuel industry.

What we do: We create pathways to opportunities in the net-zero economy for fossil fuel workers, Indigenous Peoples, and their communities.

How we do it: Our programs lower barriers to building community-led climate solutions for a sustainable future through engagement, training programs, infrastructure projects, and career platforms.

Where Iron & Earth meet: We have not forgotten who we are, and our new vision sets our sights on who we want to be.

Our team welcomes Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people with diverse abilities, genders and sexualities, as well as individuals with fossil fuel industry experience. We truly value every individual and are constantly taking steps to accommodate all individuals in our workplace.  

ABOUT THE JOB

Iron & Earth will be hosting a series of community sessions across Canada to understand community ideas on climate change, the transition, potential solutions, and their level of preparedness on each of these issues. We want to hear from those who are often left out of these spaces, including community members who are racialized, of all gender identities and sexualities, or various levels of ability, as well as those who are experiencing housing insecurity, or unemployment.  

Each community session will include local community facilitators to help moderate the event and breakout groups. This role may include leading the session through the introductions, breakout groups and conclusion.

Iron & Earth is seeking to hire Community Facilitators in the following communities:

• Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Edmonton , Alberta 
• Vancouver, British Columbia 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate one breakout group during the session
• Provide support through the duration of the session including participant registration, setup, and takedown.
• Assist in local outreach, to building relationships with the local community
• Provide feedback and input on how to enhance local consideration for the sessions
• Provide input on a final session report after the session

APPLICANT QUALITIES

• Excellent communication skills;
• Previous facilitating experience;
• Knowledge of the fossil fuel industry and energy transition is an asset.
• Located in the community.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS    

Compensation and Hours

This is a 30 hour contract position. $31 CAD/hour, with the possibility of further contracting. Training is available. 

Location

Iron & Earth is a completely remote organization, however this position will primarily require in-person work in one of the following communities: Corner Brook, Edmonton, or Vancouver.

How to apply

If you want to make a change in the world we live in, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include in your email how you heard about this opportunity. We want to thank you in advance for your interest, however, due to the high number of applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted.

We believe in everyone. We see the strength in your unique history.  

You've read all this way,  you may as well apply!