Join Indigenous Climate Action as Community Engagement Manager – Closing Date: June 7, 2026 @Closing Date: June 7, 2026

Indigenous Climate Action Job Summary

Job Title: Community Engagement Manager
Location: Remote (Work from Home – Canada)
Closing Date: June 7, 2026
Contract: Full-Time, with flexible hours (35 hours/week, aiming for 30 hours/week)
Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 annually, depending on qualifications
Start Date: July 2026 (flexible)

About Indigenous Climate Action (ICA)

Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is dedicated to inspiring climate justice and amplifying Indigenous voices.

The organization develops tools and opportunities created with, by, and for Indigenous communities to promote sovereignty, land stewardship, and resilient cultures.

ICA’s mission is to support healthy, prosperous Indigenous peoples and a balanced climate for future generations.

This remote position offers the opportunity to work with a passionate team committed to Indigenous-led climate solutions.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Engagement, the Community Engagement Manager leads ICA’s community outreach and engagement efforts, overseeing Community Engagement Coordinators.

The role involves building strategic relationships with Indigenous communities across Canada, fostering collaboration, and amplifying community voices through various engagement channels, including online, in-person, and events.

The manager will work closely with campaigns, communications, and program teams to develop and implement strategies that support ICA’s mission, focusing on relationship-building, community consultation, and event coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies targeting First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada.
• Gather community stories, insights, and feedback through surveys, interviews, webinars, and gatherings to inform ICA programming.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create strategies, tools, and resources that meet the needs of frontline communities.

• Promote Indigenous community stories and calls to action via newsletters, websites, and social media.
• Lead planning and execution of community gatherings, donor events, and fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain and grow ICA’s contact lists, utilizing best practices for outreach and engagement.
• Support recruitment efforts for ICA staff and contractors.

• Represent ICA at external events to promote programs and build partnerships.
• Nurture relationships with community partners and maintain a calendar of outreach activities.
• Engage with ICA’s internal network, including staff, the National Steering Committee, Board, and Youth Leadership Council.
• Assist with internal and external communication, event planning, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in community organizing and partnership building.
• Existing relationships with Indigenous communities supporting climate solutions across Canada.
• Proven experience managing staff and contractors.
• Demonstrated success in hosting and planning community gatherings.

• Strong understanding of budgets, tracking, and reporting expenses.
• Proficiency with digital tools including Zoom, Slack, Google Suite, Asana, and CRM systems.
• Experience working with Indigenous-led organizations and knowledge of anti-oppression principles.
• Broad familiarity with climate and environmental digital platforms and social media.

• Strong relationship-building skills, with ability to navigate diverse opinions within communities.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Member of an Indigenous community and fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Reliable internet and a working computer are essential.

Additional Details

This position is ideal for Indigenous candidates residing in Canada. ICA emphasizes a flexible work schedule aligned with its Four Day Work Week policy, aiming for 30 hours most weeks, with some evening and weekend hours required.

The role involves regular travel within Canada and occasional international opportunities.

Qualified Indigenous persons will be given preference in accordance with s.16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the following link:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.