Climate Corps, Climate Action

Job Title: Community Climate Action Mobilizer, Vernon
Reports to: Program Lead, Vernon
Organization: Youth Climate Corps BC
Location: Various locations throughout the area / Vernon BC
Eligibility: Must be between 17 and 30 years old and reside in Vernon.

• Position Status: 35 hr/week, contract May 20, 2025 to September 19, 2025
• Wage: $25.77/hr plus 4% vacation pay
• Number of positions: 3
• Closing Date for Applications: April 6, 2025

Overview: In alignment with YCCBC values, the Community Climate Action Mobilizer is responsible for performing day-to-day tasks across various community climate and environmental projects associated with the partnership between YCCBC and the City of Vernon.

Mobilizers contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment and work closely with the Program Coordinator to achieve program objectives. This position will provide a variety of exciting opportunities to participate in community climate action related initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase community connections and resiliency. Opportunities may include community events, such as GoByBike, Night Markets, and Farmers Market. Mobilizers may also get to work outdoors, at arts and culture initiatives, help create and deliver workshops, the Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) Youth Summit, school presentations, etc.

How to Apply:

1. To help you assess if this is a good fit for you, we’ll be hosting several information sessions in the coming weeks. Please follow this link to register for a session. Applicants who attend an information session will be given priority for interview selection.
2. Complete your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button at this link!
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About Youth Climate Corps BC: Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) empowers young people to take meaningful action against the climate crisis. Through paid work and hands-on training, YCCBC equips youth with the skills to implement climate action projects that directly benefit their communities. By reducing emissions, building resilience, and fostering adaptation, YCCBC ensures real impact at the local level.

YCCBC strengthens community capacity by developing a motivated, organized, and adaptable youth workforce to bring climate plans to life. Participants aged 17-30 collaborate for four to six months, gaining essential skills, scaling up climate initiatives, and growing their leadership and community networks.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in and actively engage with initial and ongoing training sessions led by YCCBC Program Coordinators, Leads, and project partners.
• Work alongside team members and community partners to advance local climate initiatives and community priorities through diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Be open to learning new things, trying new things, and challenging yourself to grow.
• Assist with coordinating and preparing worksite logistics.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and with a focus on meeting project goals.
• Support the Program Coordinator and Program Lead in collecting data and compiling information for project reports.
• Contribute to building a team culture of safety, inclusion, and belonging.
• Contribute to social media promotional events and activities.
• Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to identify and address challenges, working toward effective solutions.
• Positively represent YCCBC and its partner organizations when engaging with the community.

Qualifications:

No ‘formal’ post-secondary education is required, as we recognize that ‘formal’ education at colleges and universities is just one version of many types of meaningful education.

• Must be between 17 and 30 years old and reside in Vernon.
• Strong personal commitment to climate action, social justice, anti-racism/anti-oppression, diversity and inclusion, reconciliation, and decolonization.
• Awareness of how personal lived experiences with systemic barriers or privileges shape unique contributions to social change.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate project schedules.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• A criminal record check may be required.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving extended periods of standing, walking, moving supplies or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, and activities requiring bending or stooping.

Experience, skills, and attributes:

• Curiosity to explore many kinds of work that support community climate action.
• Experience engaging with diverse community members in diverse settings.
• Adaptable and adventurous mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
• Proficiency in using G-Suite (Google Apps), Microsoft Office, basic databases, video conferencing tools, social media platforms, and other relevant applications.
• Knowledge of and/or work experience in areas such as climate change, anti-oppression work, food security, energy, forestry, and climate justice is an asset.
• Standard First Aid certification or higher is an asset, training may be provided.
• A driver’s license is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Various job sites that will include working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and physical labour.

Hiring Process:

1. Attend an information session by registering here.
2. Complete application form and submit your resume at this link.
3. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified the week of April 7th.
4. Interviews will take place the week of April 14th and be conducted via Zoom.
5. Candidates selected for the position will be notified the week of April 21st.

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YCCBC is committed to equity and inclusion in our hiring processes and work environment, and we encourage women, people of colour, people of Indigenous ancestry, and LGBTQ2+ individuals to apply for this position. We strive to ensure that YCCBC is a safe place and are continually deepening our commitment to anti-oppressive operations within YCCBC.

Youth Climate Corps seeks to address climate justice for all Canadians. We are strengthened and guided by our diverse community and encourage applications from all identity groups, those with lived experiences and those who have been historically excluded or marginalized.

Join us in empowering youth and fostering climate resilience in Vernon!