Activism And Campaigns Assistant

ACTIVISM AND CAMPAIGNS ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: Activism & Movement Engagement

REPORTS TO: Manager, Activism & Movement Engagement

HOURS: 25 hours per week

DURATION: Part-Time, 5-Month Contract

LOCATION: Ottawa or Toronto, Hybrid

SALARY: $24 per hour

DEADLINE: Applications are accepted until 5pm (ET) September 24, 2026

Amnesty International Canada is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Activism and Campaigns Assistant to support the Activism & Movement Engagement team. This is an entry-level opportunity for a young person who is interested in human rights, social justice, community engagement, campaigning, and movement building.

The successful candidate will provide coordination and administrative support to key activism and campaign initiatives, with a particular focus on Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign. The role will also support opportunities related to activist engagement, communications, campaign mobilization, digital community engagement, and the implementation of the People Power approach.

This position offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in national human rights campaigning while working collaboratively with staff, activists, volunteers, and community partners.

• Support the planning and coordination of Write for Rights activities and initiatives.
• Assist with tracking campaign activities, events, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Support communication with activists, volunteers, local groups, and other campaign participants.
• Assist in preparing campaign resources, materials, and participant communications.
• Support the collection and organization of campaign participation data and outcomes.
• Help coordinate follow-up communications with campaign participants.
• Assist in documenting lessons learned and recommendations following campaign activities.

• Support outreach and engagement with activists, volunteers, and supporters.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to strengthen participation in Amnesty’s campaigns and activism initiatives.
• Help coordinate online and in-person engagement activities.
• Support communications related to activism opportunities, events, and calls to action.
• Assist with maintaining accurate contact lists and engagement records.
• Help identify and share stories, successes, and examples of activist participation.

• Assist with drafting and preparing campaign communications, including emails, newsletters, and social media content.
• Support the development and organization of campaign resources and toolkits.
• Assist with internal coordination between Activism, Campaigns, Communications, and other relevant teams.
• Support research and information gathering related to campaign issues and audiences.
• Assist with monitoring campaign engagement and identifying emerging trends.

• Support initiatives that strengthen community participation and movement engagement.
• Assist with onboarding and engaging participants in relevant digital community spaces and platforms.
• Help organize resources and information for activists and community members.
• Support opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Assist with gathering feedback from activists and supporters to inform future engagement strategies.

• Support meeting coordination, including scheduling, agendas, notes, and action tracking.
• Maintain organized campaign files, documents, and shared resources.
• Assist with event logistics and participant coordination.
• Support reporting, data collection, and tracking of activities.
• Undertake other related duties in support of the Activism & Movement…