Ottawa ACORN Community Organizer
Location
ottawa, on
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 09, 2026
Community Organizer
ACORN Canada is a nationwide community union that empowers low‑to‑moderate income people to influence policy at national levels. The Ottawa & Gatineau area seeks an organizer to build and expand neighbourhood groups, develop campaigns and coordinate direct action.
Responsibilities
- Build and expand neighbourhood groups through direct community engagement.
- Develop and implement building, neighbourhood, and municipal campaigns in partnership with community leaders.
- Plan, coordinate and lead neighbourhood meetings, press conferences, town halls, protests, sit‑ins and other direct actions, including strategic planning, logistics, leadership development, media relations, communications and outreach.
- Represent ACORN in neighbourhoods and at external meetings or events.
- Collaborate with the Lead Organizer to learn ACORN organizing methods and techniques.
- Recruit members and secure dues...