Rate of Pay: $25 / hour
Hours: 10-20 / week

The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) seeks a canvasser to join the unique Alberta Talks project. The Alberta Talks staff and volunteer team have a goal of engaging in community on issues that they are concerned about, with a current focus on renewable energy regulations in Alberta. We are hiring immediately for this part-time, open-ended contract.

Responsibilities

• Regularly canvass, by phone or door-to-door, engaging with the public in a friendly, respective and engaging manner
• Use the script alongside personal communication skills to solicit open, non-judgmental and honest conversations about diversifying the economy in our province in the face of climate change
• Engage in reciprocal storytelling, open-hearted, non-judgmental listening while delivering a compelling campaign message and recording responses from Albertans
• Connect Albertans with the tools they need to take meaningful action (such as contacting their representatives, displaying a lawn sign, etc.)
• Participate in staff training to enhance outreach skills
• Other relevant duties, as assigned by the team, like volunteer canvasser recruitment
• Strictly follow the campaign’s protocols

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about progressive politics and fostering democracy
• Strong communication skills; enjoys talking to people and motivated to speak with as many people as possible
• Compassionate and non-judgmental
• Open to new challenges and interested in building campaign skills
• Culturally competent and able to respectfully engage with teammates and the community
• Able to work independently
• Eager to support ethical, ecological, social and political change
• Is familiar with the Albertan cultural and political landscape
• Experience with Slack, CallHub, Google Workspace, and other data analyzing and mapping software preferred
• Ability to be emotionally resilient during work hours
• Able to work evenings and weekends
• Access to reliable transportation
• Prior canvassing experience is not required but considered an asset
• Available for hourly work in the evenings (approx 4pm-8pm) and weekends (flexible); hours may change based on project needs

We offer:

• Paid training
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to gain experience in Campaign Work, Communication & Advocacy, Community Outreach & Engagement

About the Organization

You may know AEN from the successful Defend Alberta Parks and Alberta Beyond Coal - Protect our Water campaigns. The AEN connects Albertans, environmental groups and other organizations that are dedicated to preserving and protecting Alberta’s environment. We build the capacity of environmental groups through training and support. Our diverse membership of individuals and groups has priorities relating to biodiversity, climate change, conservation, air, water, land use and more. We are connected by the same goal: a healthy and sustainable Alberta.

We engage in challenging conversations and topics with integrity, understanding, and openness. The AEN strives to inspire, motivate and generate energy and momentum towards change. We swiftly and strategically adapt our work at opportune times to mobilize environmental action.

About Alberta Talks

Alberta Talks runs campaigns that fulfill Albertans’ need for open and honest conversations about their conflicting feelings about our Oil & Gas economy in the face of climate change. The project utilizes canvassing to have meaningful conversations with voters to shift attitudes and raise urgency about the need for government action on climate change. The campaigns build people power to pressure our governments to take meaningful action.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and a brief statement about why you are interested in this position to Molli at [email protected] with “Canvasser Opening” in the subject line. The application deadline is August 11 at 11:00 PM.

We’re excited to hear from you!

Alberta Environmental Network is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. People of color, women, individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ2SAI+ communities, new immigrants, refugees, or members of other minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.