Summary

One Degree Cooler is one of Canada’s largest youth-led climate nonprofit empowering young changemakers through hands-on sustainability projects, internships, and events. We bring youth-led climate action into communities and forums around the world.

Event Organizers: One Degree Cooler, United Nations Association in Canada, World Federation of United Nations Associations, and L’Oréal Canada 
Event: New York Climate Week: Global Youth Climate Action
Location: Hybrid (New York City, Toronto, Remote)
Commitment: Part-time for the event planning period (volunteer role, hours flexible)

About the Role

As our NY Climate Week Event Coordinator, you will lead the planning, logistics, and execution of a side event hosted by One Degree Cooler during Climate Week NYC. This role is perfect for organized, mission-driven individuals excited about event planning and global climate engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Join the Global Youth Climate Action planning committee and collaborate with One Degree Cooler staff to define event theme, format, and speakers
• Manage scheduling, and coordinate session logistics
• Recruit and work with volunteers for event support
• Work with marketing to develop promotional materials, social media outreach, and registration workflows
• Serve as the main day-of-event point-of-contact for vendors, attendees, and volunteers

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing timelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about climate action and youth engagement
• Experience planning events, managing volunteers, or coordinating logistics (especially during high-profile forums)

What You’ll Gain

• Certificate of participation
• Leadership experience at an internationally recognized climate event
• Networking with climate advocates, youth leaders, and global organizations
• Hands-on skills in event coordination and stakeholder management
• Volunteer hours for school or professional use