Do you want to work in a challenging environment? Are you energetic, enthusiastic and motivated? Are you passionate about the environment? Do you enjoy working with young people?
If you answer yes to all of the above questions then maybe a job with ECO-UNESCO is the one for you. ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s national environmental education and youth organisation.
ECO-UNESCO seeks applications from individuals for the position of Environmental Youth Officer.
Interested candidates should forward a CV and letter of application outlining their suitability for the position to:
Elaine Nevin, National Director,
ECO-UNESCO. 26 Clare Street, Dublin 2
Tel: 01-662 5491/3
E-mail: dire...@ecounesco.ie
Web: www.ecounesco.ie
Personal requirements:
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
- a relevant third level qualification
- excellent knowledge of the environment and/or ecology
- excellent knowledge of youth work and/or education
- experience working with young people
- excellent organisational skills
- excellent writing and communication skills
Responsibilities:
The Environmental Youth Officer will form part of the Environmental Youth team and will be responsible for:
- The development and implementation of environmental youth programmes
- Facilitating environmental youth workshops
- Working on the development of a network of ECO-UNESCO Clubs
- Assisting in the coordination and organisation of youth events and activities
- Assisting in other youth programmes including the Young Environmentalist Awards
- Researching and writing educational materials
- Liaising with schools, youth groups, VEC’s and others
- Promoting ECO-UNESCO through talks and presentations
- Assisting with other areas of ECO-UNESCO’s programmes and service work
Terms and Conditions
Working hours: 35 hours (flexible)
Salary: Start salary €28,000
CLOSING DATE: 17th July 2009
