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 recruiting nationally; however, some of our main target areas include:

• Nova Scotia

• Vancouver, British Columbia

• Northern British Columbia

• Ottawa, Ontario

• Toronto, Ontario

• Northern Ontario

• Winnipeg, Manitoba

• Northern Manitoba

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 $75 per session delivery.

Responsibilities

The Program Facilitator will report directly to the Senior Program Manager. The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitate in-classroom and/or virtual justice education sessions with Indigenous students including activities like Mock Trials and Sentencing Circles

• Recruit 8-10 program lawyer and/or law student volunteers to support program delivery

• Recruit one judge, lawyer, or law professor for the Mock Trial activity of the program

• Recruit legal experts and speakers

• Connect with local Indigenous 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

Depending on location and pandemic restrictions, this position may be remote or in-person.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please send a resume and cover letter to Desneige Frandsen, Program Manager Indigenous Youth & Environment, at desneige@leveljustice.org.