• Undertake strategic, high visibility and impactful work
• Short term, intensive roles for 3 months
• Flexible hours, working out in the community
• Located in Brisbane, working with a diverse, talented and energetic team

The Role

The role of the Climate Action Doorknocker is to get thousands of people taking action to help shift the dial on climate change. You will work with our Climate team to engage people to participate in QCC’s campaign for Climate Action Now and Powerup QLD campaigns.

You will primarily be on the streets and out in the community, undertaking doorknocking, hosting market stalls, handing out flyers and running other hi-impact and hi-visibility activities.

Selection criteria

• Communication skills: Must be confident to approach people in their homes or in public spaces, and communicate a clear message and ask. Ability and confidence to speak and communicate well in person, on the phone, or through messaging applications.
• Mobilisation or volunteer engagement skills: Experience in engaging and mobilising people to take action, and ability to support volunteers undertaking Climate Action Now actions.
• Interpersonal skills: Relate well to all kinds of people from different backgrounds; builds appropriate rapport; listens and uses diplomacy and tact.
• Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others.
• Integrity: Works effectively with a moderate degree of autonomy and accountability. Self motivated and can demonstrate initiative.
• Digital savvy: Confidence and experience in using, or quickly learning and troubleshooting digital collaboration or engagement tools, like Google Docs, Nationbuilder, systems to send SMS or email.
• Current Drivers License.

A car is not an absolute requirement but access to one would be advantageous, as the position does require significant travel around the community, in particular inner Brisbane suburbs.

Who we are

Queensland Conservation Council is the leading independent voice for the environment in Queensland.

Our vision is for a Queensland in which nature thrives, wildlife is protected, our industries don’t cost the earth, and our communities are in balance with the health of the ecosystem.

QCC brings together Queenslanders who care about our natural environment and climate change. By working together we can make our voices heard and create a better future for our environment, our communities and our kids.

QCC acts as the peak body for Queensland’s environmental movement, representing over 50 community environment groups across the state. We have been working to protect, conserve and sustain Queensland’s environment since 1969.

QCC is governed by an Executive Committee elected by our members. The QCC Director manages a small, dedicated staff team and we are assisted by enthusiastic volunteers.

Apply Now!

Applicants who meet some, but not all, of the selection criteria are still encouraged to apply. Requests for job-sharing or other flexible working arrangements will be considered.

QCC aims to be as diverse as the country we are trying to protect and is an equal opportunity employer. First Nations candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Jen Basham, Climate Action Coordinator [email protected] using the subject line: Climate Action Doorknockers enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.