Fair Trade Educator (remote)

* This is open to all Canadian residents, as it is a solely remote position. 

17th municipality and the 2nd largest municipality in Canada to become a Fairtrade Town on September 26, 2013. A permanent committee was struck to promote continued growth in the awareness, availability and consumption of Fair Trade products in Edmonton.

On June 15, 2016, the committee became a Registered Society with the official name of Fair Trade Edmonton Council. We are a volunteer-run organization that aims to be a reliable resource for individuals, businesses and associations interested in Fairtrade or Fair Trade and a respected promoter of Fair Trade in Edmonton and Alberta.

VOLUNTEER POSITION -Fair Trade Educator (remote) 
What we are looking for: We strive to promote the awareness and adoption of Fair Trade. One way in which we want to do this is through online education. We are looking for a volunteer that loves fair trade and wants to spread the word! As a Fair Trade Educator volunteer, you will be the lead in educating current volunteers and the public on fair trade. 

Deliverables/Duties: 
- Provide training on fair trade for volunteers 
- Deliver Fairtrade presentations/webinars to the public
- Create new presentation decks if needed 
- Plan and coordinate webinar dates and connect with guest speakers when applicable 
- Communications and coordination with other volunteers
- Option to join a 2-hour bi-monthly meeting 

Expected time commitment is about 4 - 6 hours every month. With an option to join a 2-hour bi-monthly meeting with the Steering Committee. The initial orientation session is expected to take about 1 hour.

Qualifications: 
- Strong knowledge of fair trade and Fairtrade International is required
- Have public speaking and educator experience 
- Comfortable with technology and video conferencing tools
- A passion for ethical consumerism!