Programs and Operations Manager

Work Location: Blend of remote, Calgary Climate Hub office, and in-person meetings and events

Hours: 130 hours/month, 30 hours/week 

Pay: $32 - $35/hr, commensurate with experience

Application Deadline: September 1st, 2026

Summary

The Calgary Climate Hub is hiring a Programs and Operations Manager to lead and oversee various projects and administrative tasks within our organization. The primary goal is to help strategically grow the organization, and encourage, promote, lead and celebrate community level climate action initiatives and projects through:

• Grant writing and fund development

• Advocacy campaign organizing

• Program and event delivery

• Volunteer coordination and member support

• Co-managing agency communications

• General administrative tasks

Tasks & Responsibilities (approximate weekly hours): 

  • Fundraising (7 hours/week): Submit grant proposals that strategically support the advancement of our mission and existing programs, and to ensure continued employment. Help track and manage grant outcomes & reporting. Support growth of donation/sponsor revenue, and other sources of income. 

  • Program Management (7 hours/week): Support existing programs and member engagement (e.g. event and workshop delivery, volunteer/member actions, marketing and promotions, climate justice initiative, social work practicum supervision, toolkit development, nature based solutions actions, artistic engagements, etc.).

  • Campaign Coordination (4 hours/week): Help organize and support annual Advocacy Campaigns. Attend/host meetings, provide campaign training, support communication and outcomes.

  • Volunteer Management (5 hours/week): Help develop and maintain a catalogue of volunteer job descriptions. Train and coordinate incoming volunteers, and host a monthly volunteer onboarding event. Support volunteers to get engaged with programs, events, and nodes.

  • Communication & Reporting (7 hours/week): Assist with managing social media platforms, blogs posts, and newsletter creation. Monitor and respond to the Hub Slack channels regularly.

    • Support use of agency tools and services (e.g. Google Workspace, Slack, and Nationbuilder).

    • Manage general email accounts.

    • Keep record and track of newsletter, memberships and volunteers/volunteer hours.

    • Provide monthly Board reports outlining activities and relevant information.

 

Education/Work Experience Requirements: 

  • Post-secondary education

  • Experience with grant writing and fund development

  • 3+ years of nonprofit experience

  • Experience with community organizing, campaigns, and training

  • Passion for community engagement

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders

  • Experience facilitating and hosting community events

  • Experience in community-level project management

  • Experience with volunteer management

  • Knowledge of climate issues, climate justice, equity, and opportunities for action

  • Computer proficiency (e.g. Word, Excel, NationBuilder, GSuites, etc.)

 

To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]