Plant-Based Campuses Coordinator (1-Year Contract)

Job Posting: Plant-Based Campuses Coordinator (1-Year Contract)

The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is a registered charity dedicated to exposing animal abuse and assisting individuals, institutions, and governments to end animal suffering, using education, advocacy, and outreach.

We’re seeking a passionate, organized, and strategic person living a vegan lifestyle to coordinate and implement our Plant-Based Campus campaign. This initiative aims to increase the availability and promotion of plant-based food in post-secondary institutions, with the broader goal of reducing the consumption of animal products and addressing the climate and animal welfare crises.

Position Summary

The Plant-Based Campuses Coordinator will lead a one-year campaign to support and grow VHS’s Plant-Based Campus initiative. This includes relationship-building with post-secondary institutions, student unions, and food service providers; coordinating campaign strategy; supporting student advocacy; and producing reports, events, and communications to advance the campaign’s reach and impact.

Key Responsibilities

· Implement the Plant-Based Campus campaign strategy in collaboration with the Communications Director.

· Engage and support student advocates to organize for more accessible, affordable, and sustainable plant-based food options.

· Build and maintain relationships with institutional food service providers and post-secondary stakeholders.

· Deliver campus-specific research, proposals, and presentations.

· Coordinate campaign logistics, including events, educational workshops, petition launches, and tabling.

· Track progress against the project timeline and deliverables, reporting on successes and areas for improvement.

· Collaborate with VHS’s communications team to develop materials including social media content, toolkits, reports, and blogs.

· Ensure the campaign aligns with VHS’s mission, brand, and evidence-based approach.

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Commitment to living a vegan lifestyle and consumer of a plant-based diet;

· Ability to travel to deliver in-person training and for meetings, presentations, and outreach, including transporting materials from the office and setting up outreach materials;

· Demonstrated experience giving presentations and engaging in advocacy, including the ability to engage effectively with target audience/decision-makers;

· Demonstrated commitment to animal protection and environmental justice;

· Experience with grassroots or institutional campaign coordination, especially in food systems or sustainability;

· Demonstrated experience using social media platforms effectively;

· Demonstrated experience developing and implementing marketing strategies;

· Demonstrated ability to learn and use software and web applications efficiently, including Wordpress and Microsoft Office;

· Proficiency in building relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, administrators, and vendors;

· Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines;

· Understanding of post-secondary structures and campus dynamics;

· Familiarity with food procurement, and the environmental impacts of animal agriculture is an asset.

What We Offer

· Flexible work schedule with hybrid remote/in-office options.

· A mission-driven, supportive team environment.

· The opportunity to lead a campaign that intersects animal welfare, public health, and environmental justice.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by June 15. Include “Plant-Based Campuses Coordinator Application” in the subject line.

Vancouver Humane Society is committed to equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with lived experience related to our work.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-15
Expected start date: 2025-06-23