We’re Hiring! Environmental Justice Program (“EJP”) Facilitators!
Overview
Level is recruiting several Program Facilitators to lead justice education sessions during the 2023/24 academic year as part of our Environmental Justice Program. We are looking for facilitators in Toronto and Ottawa to help deliver the EJP in schools and community centres.
About EJP
Through seven sessions, the Environmental Justice Program (“EJP”) looks at and breaks down the complexities of environmental law and justice in Canada for students aged 10 – 18. Throughout the EJP sessions, facilitators and volunteers work with students to discuss the history of environmental justice in Canada; they look at concepts such as environmental racism, injustice, advocacy and more. We work through presentations and discussions on what rights and responsibilities we, as humans, hold regarding the environment. We also examine and discuss the inextricable link between environmental law and justice and Indigenous peoples’ legal orders and culture. Beyond learning about these concepts, we work with the students to help them understand how they can take action to be a part of environmental justice initiatives in Canada.
Hours & Compensation
Approximately 2 hours per week for 3 months during the school year. Program Facilitators will be paid $85 per session delivery.
Responsibilities
The Program Facilitator will report directly to the Program Manager. The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Facilitate in-classroom and/or virtual justice education sessions with students including activities like Mock Negotiations
Recruit program lawyer and/or law student volunteers to support program delivery
Recruit one judge, lawyer, or law professor for the Mock Negotiation activity of the program
Recruit legal experts and speakers
Connect with local environmental lawyers and judges to support program delivery
Supervise and mentor volunteers by providing direction, input and feedback
Organize and execute field trips for students to local courthouses, law firms, etc.
Conduct pre- and post-program evaluations by administering student, volunteer and teacher surveys and in-person/small-group interviews
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please send a resume and cover letter to Deniz Yilmaz, Program Manager at deniz@leveljustice.org.
