Canada Communications Specialist

Stand.earth is seeking a creative and experienced Canada Communications Specialist to join our team. This position will be responsible for leading the development and distribution of communications assets that advance the goals of Stand's campaigns in the oil and gas and shipping industries in Canada. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of how to create effective media and messaging strategies that build power to protect the environment.

If you are passionate about crafting compelling narratives that inspire action toward a climate-safe future, this may be the perfect job for you.

You will be joining an international team of strategists, negotiators, campaigners, and activists that achieves outsized results, and is bursting with creativity, innovation, and passion.

We encourage applicants to apply by Friday, November 17. This position is open until filled.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume after seeing the full scope of work.

About Stand.earth

Stand.earth is a nonprofit environmental organization working to create a world where respect for people and the environment comes first. Our campaigns challenge destructive corporate and governmental practices, demand accountability, and create solutions that support all of us - and the environment and climate upon which we depend. Stand's strategic approach and fierce determination have yielded extraordinary results: Since 2000, we've secured the protection of millions of acres of wilderness, shifted billions of dollars of corporate purchasing toward responsible options, and transformed the environmental practices of more than 100 major U.S. corporations. Stand.earth operates in the United States and Canada.

Stand recognizes and respects the sovereignty of First Nations and tribes, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities. These communities are often first and most directly impacted by environmental pollution and climate change, and they provide critical leadership in developing solutions.

Pollution, climate change, and corporations' bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society - including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ people. To develop transformative solutions, these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact equalopportunity@stand.earth.

The Position

The Canada Communications Specialist will lead the development and distribution of communications assets, securing widespread pickup through traditional and new media to help Stand.earth interrupt systems that cause environmental crises and influence action toward a climate-safe future.

The Communications Specialist will have a passion for crafting compelling narratives that build power for frontline communities, apply pressure on those in power to protect people and the planet, and inspire our global network to mobilize around large-scale solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in building reporter relationships and pitching prominent publications on stories that translate campaign priorities into high-profile headlines.

Reporting to the Communications Director, they will also be embedded within several highly collaborative and innovative campaign teams that include campaigners, organizers, digital staff, and other communications staff.

This is a full-time, exempt position. The starting salary range for the position is $67,275 - $87,750 CAD. Stand.earth offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package including excellent health and dental insurance, 3 weeks paid vacation in the first year (increases in future years), 20 paid holidays, 4.5-day work week, and a 3-month paid sabbatical after 7 years continuous full-time employment. We also encourage employees to make use of our mindfulness sessions and professional development training opportunities that we offer. All staff can expect to travel periodically for in-person team meetings, retreats, and work events.

The location for this position is fully remote in Canada, with the option of working out of our office in Vancouver, British Columbia or Toronto, Ontario if you are located in either city.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop communications and public relations plans, and media and messaging strategies for assigned campaigns
• Build long-term relationships with reporters representing a wide variety of high-profile international media outlets to advance Stand's campaign work
• Look for and create opportunities to influence public opinion, garner organic media mentions, and increase and elevate presence and visibility of campaigns
• Lead on creating compelling and creative content - including press releases, blogs, op-eds, and talking points - for media across assigned campaigns, and support the communications department on other campaigns as needed
• Work in partnership with frontline communities, centering their voices in storytelling and communications
• Ensure on-the-ground support during events and actions, including acting as press liaison, serving as spokesperson when needed, and documenting events through still and video photography
• Coordinate media trainings and spokesperson coaching for the campaign team and relevant partners as needed to expand the effectiveness and impact of our movement
• Willing to occasionally be "on call" on predetermined evenings and weekends to field breaking news, releases, or media queries
• Monitor media coverage and analyze media trends, regularly reporting back to staff on press related to our work and organization

Required Skills

• 5 plus years of experience in communications, public relations, or in a related field at an advocacy organization
• Proven ability to generate and respond to journalist inquiries, identifying and pursuing opportunities for high-profile media/communications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in: pitching stories to reporters, succinctly translating complex ideas into accessible messages with broad resonance, and supporting campaigns in strategic development of goals and related communication needs
• Adept at navigating the media landscape in North America, including key outlets for political, Indigenous, environment, business and climate change news
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects at the same time
• Willingness to contribute to content strategies for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media outlets
• Organized, flexible, and creative with strong copy-editing skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of equity, authentic communication, rising alongside impacted communities, and continual learning

Desired, but not required

• Bilingual (French and English)
• Experience managing projects, contractors, or volunteers
• In-depth understanding of oil and gas, and shipping industries in Canada and beyond
• Relationships with climate and environmental reporters in Canada or internationally
• Experience working in coalition settings with frontline and Indigenous groups
• Experience managing and building lists in Cision or similar software

Please apply with a cover letter and resume after seeing the full scope of work.

Salary : $67,275 - $87,750