Job Description:

The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for running events and logistics for any upcoming campaigns related to Regenesis’ support and sponsorship. The incumbent will be required to speak with various student and faculty groups, and devise marketing plans to target specific audiences. The Campaigns and Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the team to plan any marketing strategies for upcoming campaigns. The Campaigns and Outreach Coordinator will also coordinate with partner organizations running alongside Regenesis.

Note: Part-time and full-time options are available for the role.

Hiring Timeline:

Applications Accepted: Rolling until filled

Interviews: As needed until filled

Ideal Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Honorarium will be issued and commensurate on experience.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Participating in outreach training and promotions during key dates

  • Putting together research via our database for lecture schedules

  • Delivering lecture announcements to classrooms about Regenesis, who we are, what we do, and why to support us

  • Distribute promotional materials to students

  • Attending events to share with people more information about Regenesis, how to get involved 

Other 

• Understanding of the organization, its purpose, history, policies and programs

• Represent the organization in a professional and congenial manner in person, in online meetings, in telephone  conversations, and in written correspondence

• Delegation or sharing of duties with others as necessary 

• Other duties as required or assigned

Expectations:

Our organization has a progressive workplace culture that provides flexibility and makes staff well-being a priority, while balancing these with accomplishing the mission of the organization and holding ourselves accountable for our areas of responsibility. 

We seek employees who would align with our values:

  • Be Impeccable With Your Word.  (i.e. We are all part of a team and we rely on each other. Only commit to tasks and deadlines you can complete. Communicate well in advance if you won’t be able to complete a task.). 

  • Don't Take Anything Personally.   (i.e. Don’t take things personally - people often have other things going on in their lives.  If you fail at a task, instead of getting mad at others, learn from your mistakes).  

  • Don't Make Assumptions.  (i.e. Believe in the best intentions of others.  Things like judgment and suspicion only create toxic environments, hurt people and we don’t grow or learn.) 

  • Always Do Your Best. (i.e. You are persistent. You will find a way to get it done and done well, even if that means asking for help.) 

  • Collaboration is the key to success. Our team works together to achieve great things! 

Requirements:

  • Related work, entrepreneur, volunteer, research or educational experience

  • 1 year of experience with sales/business development is an asset

  • Detail-oriented

  • Hardworking

  • Outgoing

  • Extremely well organized

  • Proactive and effective communicator

  • Strong written communication skills (i.e. proper grammar usage, ability to convey ideas through words) 

  • Strong analytical skills (i.e. ability to strategize and critically think, set priorities amongst competing deadlines, solve problems effectively) 

  • Effective time management (i.e. able to prioritize and meet deadlines) 

  • Self-motivated (i.e. able to work independently with minimal direction)

  • Positive attitude and a team player (i.e. friendly, respectful towards others, humble)
    Flexible and adaptable to most situations 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Zoom and Google Workplace (i.e. Google Docs, Google Drive)

  • Previous experience working or volunteering with the organization is a strong asset

About Regenesis:

Regenesis is a community environmental organization dedicated to empowering students to address today’s environmental and social concerns through advocacy and local service. We focus on creating practical student-led environmental initiatives and programming. Our services help provide free or low-cost services and meaningful leadership opportunities for students, all the while, making our communities, cities, and planet more sustainable. We support diverse and equitable food access and sustainable food production through our programs and initiatives which include good food' markets, community gardens and agriculture, food centres meal programs, research and workshops.

We have three goals that we strive to achieve:

  • To educate about the environmental crisis, its effects and potential solutions

  • To raise awareness about sustainable and just solutions, and demonstrate alternatives for everyday living and what an ideal future could look like

  • Inspire long-lasting behavioral change and social action involvement in young people

Application Process:

Fill out the Regenesis Hiring Application Form.

Please note that Regenesis  is an equal opportunity employer, and we urge those of marginalized identities to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact hr@regenesis.eco.