About ForestEthics Advocacy Association

ForestEthics Advocacy Association (FEA) was founded in April of 2012 to protect the rights of Canadians and Canada’s environment. In an atmosphere defined by government intimidation of environmental charities opposed to tar sands expansion and big oil interests, FEA was created to be an independent leading voice of opposition.

Since our founding just two and half years ago, we have taken on the federal government in a national lawsuit against the Line 9 pipeline, sued Kinder Morgan and Enbridge, led thousands of people in multiple anti-pipeline rallies in Vancouver, stood alongside frontline First Nations in solidarity, and held Enbridge and Kinder Morgan directly responsible for their impact on communities and our environment.

FEA is part of a three-member coalition including ForestEthics Solutions Society and ForestEthics US, (founded in 2000.) As a coalition we hold corporations and governments accountable for destructive environmental practices; we create solutions that protect community health, our climate, and our wild places; and we win. We have shifted hundreds of millions of dollars towards more responsible purchasing, and working in collaboration with allies, we have secured protection for 65 million acres of wilderness. Today, we are a leading voice in the fight to stop dangerous extreme oil pipelines and oil trains. Alongside that work, we are fighting to protect Canada’s Boreal Forest and to shut down phony ‘eco labels’ that threaten all forests and mislead consumers.

The Position

ForestEthics Advocacy is seeking a candidate who is fueled by a passion to create an active online community by developing strategic, online content that engages our current supporters and inspires new people to join and take action. The Digital Campaigner will be working in a highly collaborative team that includes an online campaigner in the US and an online marketing specialist/web manager, as well as close collaboration with ForestEthics’ Development Department and campaign teams. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and is located in our Vancouver, BC offices. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

ForestEthics Advocacy has a strong cultural commitment to building a mindful community within the organization, with deep practices in authentic communications, sustainable work/life balance, and fostering strong relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Build our Canadian online community through strong strategy and the creation of engaging advocacy and fundraising emails, as well as social media content.
Hone and implement a unique online voice for ForestEthics Advocacy’s Canadian digital audience, in consultation with the Deputy Director and Strategic Communications Director.
Create strategy and plan for digital outreach that includes long-term planning and capacity for the constantly changing landscape of active advocacy campaigns.
Take a leadership role on our rapid response team, consistently monitoring news media and social media to identify campaign opportunities.
Work with our data analyst to test, implement and review digital strategies providing strategic recommendations based on outcomes.
Manage relevant contractors and vendors as needed.
Coordinate quality assurance processes to produce the cleanest final products.
Build our online community through strong strategy and the creation of engaging advocacy and fundraising emails, as well as social media content.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Commitment to and/or strong interest in the mission of ForestEthics Advocacy.
Two to three years experience as a digital campaigner or equivalent experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Passion for creating and growing an engaged online community.
Commitment to build and maintain external relationships with partner or allied organizations in order to amplify FEA’s online campaign work.
Great writing skills and the ability to create content in a timely fashion.
Strong copy editing skills and attention to detail.
Technical and analytical proficiency for testing and optimizing online content.
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate design and content needs.
Strong project management skills.
Experience growing email lists organically and/or through paid channels.
Demonstrated success with online donor engagement, as well as the successful execution of online fundraising strategies.
Proven experience creating email campaigns using platform such as SilverPop or comparable.
Experience creating petitions, events and campaigns using advocacy tools such as Action Network or comparable.
Experience creating donation campaigns using platforms such as Classy or comparable.
Established success in social platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
Knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Basic graphic design skills and/or experience working with designers and artists to craft effective, evocative advocacy images.
Familiarity with basic video editing software.
Experience working in a team that spans multiple offices in multiple cities.
Experience in, or knowledge of, community organizing.

Personal Characteristics:

Self-awareness, confidence, and creativity.
Maturity of judgment and operating talent to achieve credibility and influence with senior management, staff members, and peer organizations.
Committed to the values of equity, authentic communication, and collaboration.
A sense of humor and ability to find fulfillment in engaging with a dynamic team.

ForestEthics Advocacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or veteran status.

TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume, cover letter and non-academic two page writing sample to:
digitalcampaigner@forestethicsadvocacy.org
Be sure to include your name in the subject line and on all attachments.

We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.