Green Initiatives Coordinator

Position

Full-time contract to March 31, 2024, with ongoing employment subject to funding availability.

Apply by: Will remain open until a suitable candidate is secured.

Overview

The Green Initiatives Coordinator will provide development, coordination, and implementation of activities and events at the community event. To support Alberta Friendship Centres with green and climate related solutions – including green energy, retrofits/infrastructure, community engagement, education, and relationship building.

Location: Edmonton, AB

Responsibilities

• Champion solutions for climate change and environmental matters
• Community consultation/engagement facilitation
• Research, complete data collection and analysis, prepare quality reports
• Produce professional materials, resources, and tools
• Build partnerships and strengthen relationships through collaboration and networking
• Project development, coordination, and implementation

Requirements (or Qualifications)

• Post-secondary degree
• Experience in the energy or environmental sectors preferred
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 products, social media applications, and virtual meeting platforms
• Strong analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills
• Ability to travel

How to Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Hiring Committee
ANFCA
Email: ea@anfca.com
10336-121 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1K8

Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered

About ANFCA

• ANFCA is committed to supporting the principles and grassroots approach of the Friendship Centre Movement.
• ANFCA priorities are guided by its member Friendship Centres and subsequent defined community needs.
• Indigenous cultural teachings, values and identity are at the core of ANFCA. We provide opportunities for cultural sharing, focused on bridging the gap between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews. All programs and services incorporate cultural values and teachings into their structures.
• ANFCA is committed to creating effective, vibrant national and provincial partnerships, focused on collaboration and common goals.
• ANFCA respects the autonomy of its member Friendship Centres.
• ANFCA supports its member Friendship Centres in creating safe, friendly, welcoming, status-blind urban hubs that provide culturally appropriate programs and services and create opportunities for Indigenous people and communities to become empowered, to enhance their leadership skills and to be fully engaged and involved in community development.
• ANFCA’s work is guided by the values and principles identified within a 5-year Strategic Plan as well as by the Truth and Reconciliation 94 Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).