AI Sales & Engagement Coordinator (1-Year Contract)
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AI Sales & Engagement Coordinator
Digital Sales, Engagement & Learning (DSEL) Tamarack Institute
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth we honour and acknowledge that our work occurs
across Turtle Island (North America) has been home since time immemorial to the ancestors of
First Nations, MeÌtis, and Inuit Peoples. We recognize that, in this territory, Indigenous rights
holders have endured historical oppression and continue to endure inequities that have largely
resulted from the widespread failure of non-Indigenous treaty people to hold up their
responsibilities.
We acknowledge those who came here as settlers — as migrants either in this generation or in
generations past — and those of us who came here involuntarily, particularly those brought to
these lands as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and enslavement. We pay tribute to
ancestors of African origin and descent and thank them for their contributions towards
transforming systems in ways that promote everyone’s sense of belonging and safety.
Tamarack is looking for a creative and motivated early-career professional to join our Digital
Sales Engagement and Learning (DSEL) team as an AI Sales & Engagement Coordinator for a 1-
year contract position. In this new role, you’ll help us expand into new markets, attract new
audiences, and generate new revenue using emerging digital tools and AI. The successful
candidate can be based anywhere in Canada and will work remotely from their home office.
About Tamarack
Tamarack catalyzes collective action with diverse leaders to solve major community challenges
including ending poverty, building youth futures, building belonging, and addressing climate
change. Our vision is to build a connected force for community change. Through our Networks
for Change, we support changemakers focused on four outcomes.
• Communities Ending Poverty: A network and movement dedicated to ending poverty in
Canada, made up of more than 400 municipalities and represented by 90 regional
roundtables.
• Communities Building Belonging: Strengthening neighbourhoods and ending social
isolation and polarization in Canada. We are a network of 8000+ learners and growing,
helping communities to build belonging and thrive.
• Communities Building Youth Futures: A youth-led and youth-centered network of 20
communities across Turtle Island that supports the creation of new pathways from high
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school to post-secondary, training, employment, and community leadership
opportunities.
• Community Climate Transitions: A movement of 35+ collaboratives across 10 provinces
and one US state that are advancing local climate action and equity through multi-sector
partnerships and approaches that centre residents and the community.
Our Skills for Change initiative supports changemakers by transforming community-developed
knowledge and success stories into practical tools and skill-building resources. These resources
advance the five interconnected practices of community change.
Since its founding, Tamarack has sought to center those with lived and living experience of
poverty in its work. More recently, in the Tamarack 2030 Plan, we committed to interrupting the
roles that racism, colonialization, and xenophobia play in communities in Canada.
At Tamarack, our goal is an end to poverty in all of its forms. In 2020, we set a goal to contribute
to two million people exiting conditions of poverty, and not just economic poverty but the
poverty of our disconnection from each other and from other living things around us. Nearly
twenty-five years of work with communities has shown us that rigorous local collaboration can
move outcomes not just for some people – but for entire communities. It has shown us that
rigorous local collaboration is a key component of any form of systems change.
How we work:
• Community Connections: We strengthen connections and collaborations between
diverse people, organizations and sectors to grow and align our capacity to make a
difference. We convene spaces where people can develop the skills and networks
needed for authentic collaboration, community engagement, and participatory
approaches.
• Place Matters: We focus our efforts on places where people live, supporting local place-
based collaboration that is focused on addressing the root cause of community-defined
components of poverty.
• Equity and Inclusion: We engage and elevate the voice of those most impacted by issues
who have the greatest insight into possible solutions.
• Courage and Learning: We ask difficult questions about the systems and structures which
hold people and communities back and engage in peer-to-peer learning to build our
capacity.
• Systems Change: We organize the thousands of changemakers and the hundreds of
place-based collaboratives with which we work to change the policies, narratives and
other systems that hold poverty in place.
• Hope and Optimism: We focus on the possible and our collective potential for making
positive change.
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• Action and Impact: We emphasize action and focus on impact.
The AI Sales and Engagement Coordinator role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn and
experiment with AI tools, automation, and content strategy to support Tamarack’s long-term
sustainability. You’ll help reduce pressure on existing teams (like the Skills for Change, DSEL, and
Networks For Change) by creating new, self-sustaining revenue opportunities. Additionally, you
will grow your impact over time by supporting our development team and contributing to an
organization-wide capacity.
On-going Responsibilities
• Sales and Marketing Support (AI-powered)
a. Assist in building AI-generated lead lists, outreach messages, and sales content to
promote Tamarack’s consulting, training, and events to new audiences.
b. Help segment our audience data by sector, geography, or interest using AI tools
and CRM platforms.
c. Set up basic automations for lead follow-ups and newsletter personalization.
d. Increase Tamarack's revenue targets and sales funnels.
• Content Creation and Repurposing
a. Turn webinars and events into podcast episodes to expand our digital reach.
b. Use AI tools (like Canva, ChatGPT, and Descript) to help repurpose content into
blog posts, videos, carousels, and infographics.
c. Offer suggestions for asset creation for campaigns using AI
• Research & Trend
a. Monitor AI, podcast, and digital media trends to help us stay ahead in our
communications strategy.
b. Suggest creative, low-cost ways to reach new audiences based on emerging
platforms and tools.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration
a. Support the Development team with early-stage ideas for donor outreach,
fundraising campaigns, and partner engagement tools using AI.
b. Support data entry and reporting for new marketing and sales initiatives.
• Administrative and Events
a. Support operational needs and help to lead the implementation of AI into the
general operations of the organization, including software integration and
enhancements.
b. Assist in the development of AI policies, procedures and early framework of an
external Communities of Practice for AI use.
c. Support and co-lead the solicitation of specified events and gatherings
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Tamarack’s values of Equity, Anti-Racism, and
Reconciliation (EAR), with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation
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Commission’s Calls to Action and the ability to thoughtfully embed equity and
reconciliation principles into day-to-day work.
• Report to the Associate Director, DSEL and the Chief Operating Officer. Participate in
regular check-in calls.
• Other tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements
• Curiosity and comfort with AI tools (or a strong desire to learn quickly)
• A background in digital marketing, communications, media, or related fields (formal or
informal)
• 1-3 years of experience in positions with similar responsibilities; not-for-profit experience
an asset.
• Organized, creative thinker who’s eager to experiment and iterate
• Excellent written communication skills and an eye for good design
• Bonus: Experience with tools like Descript, Canva, HubSpot, Notion, Motion, Zapier or
podcast production
• Project management software is considered an asset
• Experience working with diverse communities and understanding of the realities of
equity-denied communities.
• Ability to work virtually, both independently and in co-operation with a small team.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required. Bilingualism (English and French) is a
definite asset.
• Willingness/ability to travel, as required.
• Shares Tamarack’s values for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Reconciliation in the workplace.
• Positive, enthusiastic, flexible, and passionate about Tamarack’s mission.
Tamarack’s Commitment
Tamarack is committed to inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplaces that represent the
communities we support. We are a learning organization who is continuously working to
improve our systems, policies, and practices to remove barriers to support the success of our
staff and learning community. As an organization, we are accountable for creating equitable
opportunities and a sense of belonging not only for our team, but also for our network and
communities we support. We value applicants with a diverse range of experiences, skills, and
backgrounds, and encourage you to apply.
At Tamarack we are committed to engage and elevate the voice of those most impacted by
issues who have the greatest insight into possible solutions.
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Tamarack strives to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the application
and selection process. We have a space in the application form where you can let us know of
any accommodation you may need and if anything comes up later, please let us know.
Supervision and Reporting
The AI Sales & Engagement Coordinator, DSEL reports to the Associate Director, DSEL and the
Chief Operating Officer. They are a member of the DSEL team and are required to contribute to
the overall achievement of Tamarack’s strategic goals and deliverables of the Tamarack team.
Work Environment
This is a full-time 40-hour per week 1-year contract position. As with most positions at
Tamarack, you may reside in any location in Canada. Tamarack is a remote work environment,
and your designated office space may be in your home. In some cases, Tamarack will rent team
members office space near their preferred location in Canada, preferably co-located with
another nonprofit organization.
Conflict of Interest Policy
For full-time positions Tamarack asks team members to devote their full time and attention to
Tamarack’s operations and conduct themselves in accordance with our Conflict of Interest
Policy. If you are invited for an interview, we would ask that you review the policy in advance
and bring any questions you may have for discussion with the interview panel.
Salary & Benefits
Tamarack provides a competitive salary and benefits, annual professional development fund,
technology fund, flex time, and Focus Fridays - one day per week where we are encouraged to
take only critical meetings. Our paid time off includes the flexible option to take three (3)
statutory holidays on days that hold meaning to you. We close our offices the last week of
December. Tamarack operates within a progressive management philosophy. This is a full-time
40-hour per week 1-year contract position, and the starting salary range is between $60,000 and
$65,000 a year. The successful candidate will be offered a salary that is commensurate with
experience.
Application Process
Tamarack is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented
groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
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The interview process will consist of a first and second-round interview, led by current Tamarack
team members familiar with the role. Tamarack designs interview processes to support
applicants to learn about the organization, its culture and commitments. Interview questions will
be provided in advance. External candidates who complete second round interviews will be
compensated $100 CAD for their time.
Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 12, 2024 - interviews will take place as
applications are received.
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Please attach:
• a cover letter that explains your interest in the role, how you think your skills and
experiences align with Tamarack’s goals, and any other information you’d like to share.
• a resume that provides the names of places you’ve worked, dates of employment, key
duties, and accomplishments.
While we thank all interested applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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- Entry Level
Salary range
- CA$60,000 - CA$62,000 per year