Event and Communications Coordinator
Energy Program Lead
CAFES is currently hiring! We are looking for motivated candidates to fill two full-time contract positions for the term of November 2025 to March 31st, 2026. See details of each position below. We will be screening the first batch of applicants starting Monday November 3 -- apply now! Pass the word! For the full job postings, visit GoodWork.ca at the links provided under each description. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter to info@cafesottawa.ca with the subject line: “[Position Title] Application – [Your Full Name]”.
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Position: Energy Program Lead
Role and Job Description:
The Energy Program Lead will implement CAFES’ education and advocacy work on clean energy technologies and municipal climate action. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Energy Lead will support community energy literacy, promote adoption of clean technologies, and engage in municipal policy advocacy to accelerate Ottawa’s energy transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver community education and outreach activities on clean energy technologies (heat pumps, electric vehicles, e-bikes, electric water heaters, etc.).
- Build partnerships with community groups and organizations to promote local energy solutions.
- Support municipal climate advocacy and public engagement on:
- Electrification of transit (e.g., electric buses)
- Building energy and carbon efficiency policies
- Renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS), especially in rural areas
- Prepare policy briefs, communications, and event content related to local energy transition.
- Contribute to CAFES communications, presentations, and reports on energy and climate topics.
- Track and report on activities against an agreed upon work plan.
Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of clean energy technologies, electrification, and/or municipal climate policy.
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability.
- Experience in program coordination, community education, or advocacy.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral).
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with residents, community partners, and policymakers.
- Comfort using Google Workspace, WordPress, and communications tools.
- English fluency required; French an asset.
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a small team.
Compensation
$25/hour, full-time (40 hours per week)
View the full job posting HERE on GoodWork.
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Position: Event & Communications Coordinator
Role and Job Description:
The Event & Communications Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Operations Coordinator. The role focuses on organizing, promoting, and coordinating a wide range of community events and volunteer activities that advance CAFES’ mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver CAFES-led events such as a Sustainability Fair, community coffee houses, Lunch & Learns, and community dialogue workshops.
- Coordinate CAFES’ participation in partner- and member-led events, including managing information tables and volunteer scheduling.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support CAFES’ outreach and event activities.
- Develop event timelines, logistics, checklists, and promotional materials.
- Maintain and implement CAFES’ social media calendar and ensure consistent, engaging content across platforms.
- Develop and post communications about events and initiatives through CAFES’ website, newsletters, and social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
- Create marketing materials and outreach campaigns to boost attendance and community engagement.
- Support sponsorship development, including identifying and securing in-kind or financial support for CAFES events.
- Liaise with community partners, venues, and suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery.
- Track activities and outputs against an agreed-upon work plan
Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability and community development.
- Event planning and coordination experience (community events, workshops, fairs, etc.).
- Strong communications and marketing skills, including social media content planning and management.
- Experience maintaining a social media calendar and creating digital content (e.g., Canva,
- WordPress, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
- Experience with sponsorships, community partnerships, or donor relations is an asset.
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
- English fluency required; French an asset.
- Availability for some evenings and weekends.
Compensation
$23/hour, full-time (40 hours per week)
View the full job posting HERE on GoodWork.
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