Jobs at SYC

We are currently hiring for one position at the Sierra Youth Coalition:

Position	Applications due	Location
Youth Action Gathering Coordinator	As soon as possible	Victoria, BC
Canadian Youth Climate Coalition Director	August 1	flexible in Canada

If you applied for one of the Sustainable Campuses positions, you should be hearing from us by July 20 at the latest.

Canadian Youth Climate Coalition Director

Note: This is not a Sierra Youth Coalition position

Start date: Aug 15, 2007

The CYCC Director is responsible for the effective operations of the Coalition. This person will be the key contact person for each partner organization, will clarify and facilitate operations and decision-making of the coalition, will fundraise for Coalition activities and for the Campus Climate Challenge as a whole, and will build the public profile of the Coalition and the Challenge across Canada. The Director will report to the Interim Council, which will be responsible for hiring, directing, and evaluating.

Key Attributes, Skills and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess (or demonstrate capacity to quickly acquire) the following:

• Strong knowledge of climate change (Canadian and international policy, science, and advocacy) based on education and/or experience
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Demonstrated fundraising ability
• Coalition membership management and development experience
• Community outreach and grassroots organizing experience
• Non-violent direct action coordination and participation
• Media relations
• Team building and leadership
• Budget management and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised
• Experience working in the non-profit sector in a paid or voluntary leadership role
• Anti-oppression training (or relevant experience)
• Youth organizing experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate projects and provide effective managerial oversight
• Passion for creating a sustainable future based on social and environmental justice

Terms of employment
Rate of Pay: $30,000/year
Start Date: mid August 2007
Location: Negotiable

Application Procedure
A letter of interest, resumé, and names of two references should be submitted in confidence by August 1 to:

Meredith James
Steering Committee Member
Canadian Youth Climate Coalition
Meredith.prairie@gmail.com

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CYCC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of historically marginalized groups.