Opportunities with CNL

Want to work for CNL? Help us make a difference in the climate movement in Lanark County!

  • Location: Lanark County (hybrid)
    Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week) | Term: 8 weeks
    Age Eligibility: 15–30 (as per Canada Summer Jobs requirements)

    We are thrilled to announce that we’ve been approved for the Canada Summer Jobs program, and we’re looking for a motivated and creative young person to join our team this summer!

    If you’re passionate about climate action, love storytelling, and have a knack for communication and design, this is a unique opportunity to build your portfolio while making a real impact in your community.

    What You’ll Be Doing:

     Marketing & Communications (40%)

    • Assist in the development of strategies for both direct and digital marketing campaigns.

    • Create, curate, and manage content for social media platforms — from posts and visuals to engagement and collaborations.

    • Support the production of newsletters, brochures, website content, and press releases.

    • Research and write local stories related to climate action and community-led sustainability efforts. Additional asset if you’re familiar with video content and editing.

    • Conduct surveys and gather feedback to help guide communications strategies.

    • Capture photos and videos at events (or coordinate volunteers to assist with this).

    Administrative Support (40%)

    • Monitor and respond to external email communications for local stories and media collaborations.

    • Take meeting minutes and organize data from research or consultations.

    • Support GM in responding to inquiries through our general inbox.

    Event Coordination (20%)

    • Assist the GM in delivering community events, and outreach activities

    • Help with event logistics: day-of activities, promotional materials, communications, and setup.

    • Promote events and campaigns to increase public engagement and awareness.

    • Design and facilitate engagement activities at in-person events to attract and inspire potential donors.

    Who We’re Looking For:

    • Aged 15–30 (required by the Canada Summer Jobs program).

    • Able to be in person for occasional events across Lanark County, will require limited weekend availability (Saturdays).

    • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.

    • Familiar with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) and basic design tools (e.g., Canva)

    • Organized, self-motivated, and passionate about climate issues and community-based work.

    • Experience with photography/videography and newsletter design is an asset.


    To Apply:
    Please send your resume and a brief note about your interest in the position to hello@climatenetworklanark.ca by July 4th. Applications will be reviewed promptly, as we have to make a hiring decision by July 7th.

    We recognize this is a quick turnaround — we’ve just received word of our funding approval and are moving swiftly to get someone on board. Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. We’ll be reaching out to all applicants, regardless of our decision to interview, and we look forward to hearing from you!

  • Job Title: Project Coordinator, Part-Time Contract for 2026
    Reports To: Senior Project Coordinator / Climate Network Lanark Director/ Board of Directors
    Hours: Part-time, 10–20 hours per week
    Location: Work from home, Hybrid (remote and in-person), with travel across Lanark County and Smiths Falls required

    Of Interest to: Community Developer interested in the environment

    Submit your CV and Cover Letter detailing your interest by midnight Feb. 8, 2026 to hello@climatenetworklanark.ca

    Job Description:
    The Project Coordinator will support the delivery of Climate Network Lanark programs by coordinating meetings, known as “clusters,” for groups of 8–12 participants across Lanark County and Smiths Falls for our successful and growing Neighbourhood Climate Concierge program with the intention of cutting local Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The Coordinator will manage communications with participants, create agendas, take meeting minutes, facilitate face-to-face and virtual meetings, coordinate and schedule experts, provide information about home energy programs and available funding, and support the Senior Project Coordinator.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Build the knowledge, confidence and capacity of local homeowners and tenants to take advantage of various funding programs to cut their Greenhouse Gas Emissions and energy costs and make their homes more comfortable. 

    • Engage with and assist participants access house retrofit information and funding programs.

    • Support the work of the Senior Project Coordinator

    • Organize and run workshops and group meetings, both in-person and virtual

    • Respond to participant emails and inquiries in a timely, professional manner

    • Manage intake forms, data collection, and CRM or spreadsheets

    • Coordinate with contractors, experts, and community partners

    • Book meeting spaces and manage logistics for in-person sessions

    • Create meeting agendas and take accurate minutes

    • Track participant progress and provide relevant resources or links to them

    • Support outreach and engagement activities in the community

    • Do social media posts/MailChimp campaigns

    • Additional tasks as required

    Required Skills

    • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

    • Comfort using and learning computer technology, including virtual meeting platforms, Google Workspace, Canva and MailChimp

    • Ability to manage scheduling and logistics

    • Experience with data entry, record keeping, and participant tracking

    • Group facilitation experience

    • Flexibility and ability to manage varied work hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends

    • Self-starter

    • Developing interest in climate and environmental action.

    Preferred Assets

    • Own your own home, familiarity with managing a house and paying and managing utility bills

    • Experience working with seniors or community groups

    • Event planning or project management experience

    • Knowledge of local resources and contractors

    • Public speaking and workshop facilitation experience

    • Outgoing

    • Community Developer

    Qualifications

    • Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience in project coordination, community engagement, or related fields

    • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

    • Reliable computer and internet access

    • Familiar with management of a house and energy bills.

    Work Conditions

    • Flexible hybrid work: work from home, remote, in-person, and virtual

    • Travel required within Lanark County and Smiths Falls

    • Hours may vary depending on workshop schedules and participant availability

    Compensation

    $28/hour

Previous Open Positions

  • CNL is pleased to announce that we have received sufficient funding to allow us to roll out our pilot Climate Concierge program. We are seeking a person part-time to promote the program and then to coordinate the community clusters and activities from now through the end of this year. The Climate Concierge Service knits community members who own single-family homes and small businesses with resources and information that is specific to Lanark County. At its core, it connects community member to community member, to provide motivation, leading edge knowledge, peer support and connections to the specific trade and supplier expertise in that particular community. The net result is home and business owners who are able to make the best decisions about reducing their own GHGs with confidence.

    • We are just working out the details but this position will be starting ASAP.

    • Part-time, approx. 70 hours/month from June through December.

    • The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours, including evening meetings and weekend events.

    • Compensation is $30/hr.

    • Ideal Candidate will be a homeowner with experience managing a house, have management experience, strong skills in communications, marketing and community development, knowledge of the house as a system, and strong computer skills.

    To receive a full job description and guidelines about how to apply send an email to sue@climatenetworklanark.ca

  • Part-time, contract

    We are seeking a motivated, organized, experienced person to fill the position of Administrative Coordinator for this quickly growing, new organization. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and executive support to the Board of Directors and the management team, including Database Management, Volunteer Coordination, Meeting management and Communications activities. Additionally experience in creating marketing materials, research and assisting with promotional activities would be an asset. Familiarity with climate related topics and an interest in local climate action would be an asset.

    • Wage: $20/hour

    • Work conditions: Remote position with some in-person meetings and events around Lanark County

    • Hours: 30 hrs/week flexible schedule

    • Eligibility: Age 30 and under

    • Location: Lanark County, Ontario

    • Job Starts: June 2023

    To receive a full job description and guidelines about how to apply send an email to corry@climatenetworklanark.ca

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