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Climate Equity Facilitator

Type: Volunteer (5 positions open), in-person
Location: Simon Fraser University – Burnaby Campus
Duration: September 2026 – March 2027
Hours: 2-4 hours per week
Reports to: Climate Equity Programs Coordinator

Orientation: Week of September 21
Collective Start Date: Week of September 28*

Application Deadline: Thursday, September 17 at 11:59PM

* Collective will decide best day to meet

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About Embark Sustainability

Embark Sustainability is a resource hub empowering SFU students on their sustainability journeys through dialogue and transformative action. Our mission is to create a hub that empowers and resources SFU students and allies in their sustainability journeys. We serve transformative communities by centring anti-oppression, decolonization, and equity in impactful programming, events, and initiatives. Through this work, we spark dialogue and drive action to dismantle oppressive frameworks within institutions and our interconnected climate and food systems.

About the Role

Climate Equity Facilitators will work with the Climate Equity Coordinator and other collective members on planning monthly Climate Equity workshops and 1 Climate Equity event. In this exciting role, you will develop event planning and outreach skills while exploring intersectional climate action and the connections between climate justice and racial justice. You will create space for SFU students to get involved, learn, and take action on Climate Equity issues through engagement, workshops and events planned and hosted by you. This is a perfect opportunity if you’re ready to facilitate creative and exciting learning avenues for students in an environmental non-profit setting. 

Responsibilities
    • Attend mandatory weekly meetings with the Climate Equity Collective to prepare and organize initiatives
    • Explore and deepen your understanding of Climate Equity by engaging with resources on your own, and discuss/presenting these during collective meetings.
    • Plan and host events:
      • Raise awareness around climate issues and engage with the university community through programming, outreach and tabling.
      • Co-develop events to engage fellow students about sustainable food systems and food literacy.
      • Plan and help facilitate monthly Climate Workshop events 2-3 times per semester and 1 large-scale event. 
    • Attend a semesterly check-in meeting with Embark’s Director of Engagement in November or December 2026.
    • OPTIONAL: Write a blog about your learnings or event outcomes.
Qualifications
  • Availability on most Tuesdays for weekly collective meetings (or a time outside Tuesday that works best for the collective) and hosting events.
  • Currently an SFU undergraduate student, graduate student, or Embark associate member.
  • A desire to work with a team of passionate students on addressing sustainability topics with an intersectional lens!
Assets
  • Project management skills and experiences
  • Interest and/or background in Climate Equity
  • Experience with Embark Sustainability
Perks (upon program completion)
  • Co-Curricular Credit (CCR): A valuable credential for job and grad school applications.
  • Reference Letter: From the Director of Engagement or Climate Equity Programs Coordinator (upon request).
  • Embark Merch: Free Embark-branded gear.
  • Knowledge and Skills in Climate Equity and Intersectionality Insights
  • Tabling and community outreach experience

To Apply

To apply, please review this posting and scroll to the bottom of the page. You will need to provide your contact information and answer the questions posted below by Thursday, September 17 at 11:59PM.

Please note: Only successful candidates will be invited to join the Food Justice Collective by Friday, September 18 or Saturday, September 19. From there, a general orientation day will be attended (on either September 22, 23, or 25) with further details on Collective meeting times.

If you have any questions, please contact engagement@embarksustainability.org.

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