Community Climate Action Mobilizer

Overview

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Job Title: Community Climate Action Mobilizer, Vernon

Organization: Youth Climate Corps BC

Reports to: Program Co-Leads

Location: Vernon, BC

Exempt: No

Position Status: Temporary, fixed-term approximately May 19 to September 4, 2026

Hours per week: 35 hours including some evenings and weekends

Wage: $24.10/hr

Number of positions available: 3

Final date to receive applications: March 26, 2029 (midnight PST)

This Isn’t a Typical Job! Grow your career while making a real impact in your community. As a Community Climate Action Mobilizer with YCCBC, you’ll get paid to turn climate values into meaningful action where you live. You’ll collaborate with an inspiring cohort, support hands-on projects with local community partners, build practical, transferable skills, and grow your confidence as a climate leader.

If you’re curious, committed, and ready to try new things, this is your chance to level up your experience while helping build a more just and resilient future.

This isn’t a typical job - it’s a unique learning and growth opportunity designed to expand your skills, deepen your experience, and accelerate your development in a climate action career!

In alignment with YCCBC values, the Community Climate Action Mobilizer is responsible for performing day-to-day tasks across various community climate and environmental projects associated with the partnership between YCCBC and City of Vernon. The Mobilizers contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment and work closely with the Co-Leads and cohort to achieve program objectives. This position will provide a variety of exciting opportunities to participate in community climate action related initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase community connections and resiliency.

Opportunities may include ecological restoration, invasive species removal, gardening/farming, home Fire Smart assessments, hands-on community workshops (e.g., making native seed balls, portable air filters, evacuation kits, etc.), Go By Bike  Week events, social cycling group rides, bike storage valet, and information booths at markets and festivals.

• To help you assess if this is a good fit for you, we’ll be hosting several information sessions in the coming weeks. You can follow this link to register. Applicants who attend an information session and those who have not previously worked for YCCBC will be prioritized for interviews.
• Complete your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

• Participate in and actively engage with initial and ongoing training sessions led by YCCBC, Co-Leads, and project partners.
• Work alongside team members and community partners to advance local climate initiatives and community priorities through diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Be open to learning new things, trying new things, and challenging yourself to grow.
• Assist with coordinating and preparing worksite logistics.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and with a focus on meeting project goals.
• Support the program Co-Leads in collecting data and compiling information for project reports.
• Contribute to building a team culture of safety, inclusion, and belonging.
• Contribute to social media promotional events and activities.
• Collaborate with the Co-Leads to identify and address challenges, working toward effective solutions.
• Respect and follow the processes outlined in the Collective Agreement, and engage with union representatives as needed regarding workplace questions or concerns.
• Positively represent YCCBC and its partner organizations when engaging with the community.

• Various job sites that will include working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and physical labour.
• Occasional work from a home office

No ‘formal’ post-secondary education is required, as we recognize that ‘formal’ education at colleges and universities is just one version of many types of meaningful education.

• Must be between 17 and 30 years old at the start of the position.
• Reside in or near Vernon (relocation assistance is not provided).
• Personal values and…