Summer Contract

Position: Communications & Research Officer
Organization: Nature-Based Solutions Foundation
Location: BC, working remotely

Full-time/approximately 2-month summer contract: 35 hours a week (may vary week to week); This position has flexible hours. Schedules can be adjusted for the best mutual fit.

$23 an hour

The Nature-Based Solutions Foundation (NBSF)

Founded by some of western Canada’s most experienced conservationists, NBSF is a national organization with a mission to protect the most endangered ecosystems in Canada. To this end, we work to create new protected areas by collaborating with communities and filling key conservation funding gaps. If you are driven by the idea of inspiring others to take meaningful action to address the extinction and climate crises, then join our dedicated and solutions-oriented team of conservationists as we work to change the outcome for nature!

Position overview

NBSF is seeking a candidate who is passionate about nature protection and has an appetite for researching and communicating to diverse audiences. With support from the NBSF team, the successful candidate will contribute to various NBSF campaigns and projects while also assisting with day-to-day team operations. Responsibilities will include conducting research on conservation issues, trends, and communications best practices, subsequently applying these findings to help develop a variety of communications materials, including for the organization’s annual Canada-wide Art Auction for Old Growth. This person will also occasionally investigate prospective partners and conservation allies. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to and interest in conservation.

Skills and experience:

• Strong research abilities
• Persuasive and engaging writing abilities
• Experience creating communications or marketing materials using Canva or Photoshop
• Motivated by problem-solving and exploring complex ideas
• Organized and reliable
• Comfortable navigating and updating databases
• Detail oriented
• Passion for nature and familiarity with environmental issues through education, employment, or personal interest

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on topics to support organizational development, including on best practices, diverse funders, communications strategies, and more
• Support the creation of social media and communications materials for the Art Auction for Old Growth
• Follow trends in conservation funding
• Record and organize key findings in databases and files (when applicable) with a high level of accuracy

Application Deadline: May 12, 2025

Anticipated start date: June 2, 2025

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to:

Joseph Sutton, Executive Assistant
operations@naturebasedsolutionsfoundation.org

Use exactly the following in your subject line to ensure we receive your application:

Application: Communications & Research Officer

This position may qualify for a wage subsidy. When applying, in the body of your email, please indicate if you are or are not a:

• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a refugee under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• Between 15 and 30 years of age.

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