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PROJECT ORGANIZER
Date posted: April 19th, 2024
Closing date: May 3rd, 2024
Job Details: Full time at 30 hours/week, 4 day work week, member of BC Union Workers Union
Duration: 6 month Contract
Compensation: $44.90/hour, plus benefits
Duration: 6 month Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Expected End Date: Oct 30th, 2024
Location: Anywhere in BC (office is located in Vancouver, B.C., unceded Coast Salish Territories)
The BC Health Coalition is looking for an experienced organizer to work with coalition members on a campaign building broad non-partisan support for public health care solutions.
The Project Organizer will work with a passionate community of public health care advocates across the province on a small but mighty staff team of 3 to advance visions and solutions for improved public health care in BC. You will lead outreach in target communities across BC, plan public education events about health care solutions, and organize teams of volunteers to secure support for public health care leadership.
We welcome and value the contributions individuals who identify as members of equity seeking communities bring to our organization, and encourage Indigenous people, people of colour, women, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, members of visible minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities to apply. We recognize that this list is neither exhaustive nor representative of the intersectionality present within each individual. Please indicate in your cover letter if you would like to be considered for employment equity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify, recruit and work with local leaders/members to foster regional organizing which includes traveling outside the Lower Mainland
- Organize events and activities, such as house meetings, townhalls, general meetings etc. both online and in-person
- Maintain Nation Builder database and websites with a focus on growing engagement and participation from supporters
- Write digitally-engaging marketing copy for fundraising and communications campaigns that inspires supporters to take action (donation campaigns, mobilization efforts, petitions, and more)
- Coordinate our social media presence to engage with members and the public on health care issues
- Design print and online communications materials
- Work collaboratively with other members of the staff team to plan and execute other aspects Coalition campaigns
Qualifications:
- A demonstrated passion for public health care, social services and engagement;
- Experience in a campaign setting (political or non-profit);
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
- Self-directed, self-motivated, and ready to take initiative in identifying gaps and finding and implementing solutions, involving other team members as needed;
- Willingness to test ideas and step outside your comfort zone;
- Well organized and comfortable working with online technologies such as Google Workspace, Zoom, Facebook, X (Twitter), shared calendars, etc.;
- Previous experience using Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) software, such as Salesforce or Nationbuilder.
Bonus points if you have:
- Graphic design skills
- Grant Writing skills
- Digital Fundraising skills
- Government relations experience
The BC Health Coalition (www.bchealthcoalition.ca) is a provincial network of organizations and individuals that champion the protection and expansion of Canada’s universal public health care system. Founded in 1994 as a consensus-based non-partisan organization, we work to build diverse support and engagement in our campaigns through outreach, education and action.
The BC Health Coalition is a unionized work environment. Staff are members of the BC Union Workers’ Union, and are covered by a collective agreement. Staff report to the coalition Steering Committee.
About us:
The BC Health Coalition (www.bchealthcoalition.ca) is a provincial network of organizations and individuals that champion the protection and expansion of Canada’s universal public health care system. Founded in 1994 as a consensus-based non-partisan organization, we work to build diverse support and engagement in our campaigns through outreach, education and action. Together we have won multiple campaigns at the local, regional, and provincial levels to strengthen and defend public health care.
Some great things about working at BCHC:
- Direct involvement in meaningful work that makes a concrete difference in people’s lives
- Challenging and rewarding role in a flexible work environment
- Coalition structure provides opportunities to work closely with a wide range of experts in multiple disciplines and areas of issue expertise
- Opportunities for professional development
- Work in collaboration with a small, motivated and friendly staff team
- Ability to work from home and remotely
- 4 day work week
The BC Health Coalition is a unionized work environment. Staff are members of the BC Union Workers’ Union, and are covered by a collective agreement. Staff report to the coalition Steering Committee.
To apply:
If you’re interested in this position and meet the requirements please email us your resume and a one-page cover letter. Please send this email with the subject line "Coordinator - YOUR FULL NAME" to [email protected].
When submitting your application please combine into one document and name it with your first and last name in the title, such as: "Ann_Li_Application.pdf"
The BC Health Coalition thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.