Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

About Fashion Takes Action

Fashion Takes Action (FTA) is Canada’s first non-profit fashion industry organization focused on sustainability. We work with industry and consumers, with the goal to shift behaviour toward more positive social and environmental impacts.

Key Role & Responsibilities

Program Development

• Support Program Lead in finalizing lesson plans already in development and updating curriculum connections for each province

• Coordinate with translator to ensure all materials are available in french

• Represent FTA and the MCMW program at potential exhibitions/conferences and events, host information booth and/or presentations/workshops, when necessary

• Respond to online inquiries

• Help to build, update and maintain national educator database

Communications

• Work independently, reporting to Education Lead, and in conjunction with FTA Communications Specialist, to develop and deploy outreach and communications to schools (via e-blasts, newsletter and social media)

The role will involve the following opportunities:

• Build time management, teamwork, and administrative skills through support of key staff in meetings (ie minutes, invitations)

• Increase community management and engagement skills by engaging in our youth focused social communities on, TikTok, IG and FB

• Develop writing skills and gain a deeper understanding of program curriculum across multiple grades

• Build confidence in outreach and communications to FTA’s educator network

Our ideal candidate would have most, if not all, of these skills:

• Bilingual; Fluent in both English and French, with solid written skills in French (this is required)

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Education

• In-class teaching experience and understanding of the Canadian education system

• Demonstrated interest in, and curiosity around climate education, sustainable fashion, ethics and the environment

• Ability to work remotely/independently, and as part of a small team

• Highly detail oriented, with exceptional organizational and time management skills

• Strong capabilities in Google Suite, Canva and Mailchimp

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

• Proactive and highly skilled at identifying problems and brainstorming potential solutions

This position will be 30 hours per week at $21/hr for 10-16 weeks depending on funding awarded.