Overview: The Canadian Wool Collective (CWC) is a grassroots organization working to connect end users with Canadian wool products direct from Canadian Farms, and to provide resources for sheep farmers & producers.We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to aid us to enhance the presence of the CWC in the Canadian Wool Industry.  You will be responsible for working with our team to build our brand, drive community and donor engagement, and promote our certification program. 

Duties:

• Contact organizations and businesses with the aim of promoting the Canadian Wool Collective

• Distribute information and promotional materials to stakeholders

• Assist potential certified partners with their applications

• Provide follow up phone calls and emails to businesses regarding outstanding supplementary documentation/completion of partner profiles

• Provide email reminders for certification renewals

• Conduct market research on topics such as: wool information, sheep farm information

• Develop surveys for stakeholders

• Draft newsletters/social media posts

• Create videos and other content for social media and website

• Provide community outreach for coffee houses and contacts for community wool events  and  other duties as required.
  

Job Requirements:

• This is primarily a remote position. The CWC is based in Manitoba with Board Members located across the country. Successful candidate may meet in person with Board Members periodically throughout the term depending on location.

• Supervision will be via weekly Zoom meetings with members of the Board and executive members.

• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the wool industry in Canada is an asset.

• Requires flexible hours and days with some evening online meetings.

• Be competent in computer software/applications such as Word, Excel, Google drive and virtual meeting software (Zoom and/or Google Meet) + social media platforms, Canva.

• Be experienced with or willing to learn computer programs such as Squarespace

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English. French skills would be an asset

Skills

• Able to work independently and be self-motivated

• Strong interpersonal communication skills via phone and email

• Able to collaborate and communicate with committees of volunteers

• Excellent writing, storytelling, and editing skills 

• Demonstrates creative and innovative thinking 

• Technical skills in media and content creation

Must be permitted to work in Canada and be between the ages of 18 and 30. The successful applicant must have access to their own (phone), computer and a reliable internet connection.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Application deadline May 15, 2026

Send Resume and Cover Letter to info@canadianwool.org