Organisation : Plastic Oceans Australasia
Location : Australia
Time required : Min 4 hour per week
Duration of project : Ongoing
Sector : Conservation & Environment
About the role
Education Officer (Schools) – Volunteer
Location: Across Sydney NSW, Brisbane City QLD, Adelaide SA, Perth WA, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC
Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) is looking for Education Officers in the countries major cities to scale up and deliver our Education Program to primary and secondary schools. As Education Officer, you’ll work closely with the Education Coordinator and a wide variety of other volunteers and interns. POA’s mission is to change the world’s attitude towards plastic within a generation. Single use plastics are wreaking havoc on our planet and now more than ever we feel it is imperative to empower young people to change the way they view and use plastic, whilst inspiring others to do the same.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Pursue primary and secondary schools to join the Plastic Oceans Australasia Education Program in your state
Facilitate onboarding of schools to the Education Program
Act as main point of contact for active schools in your state
Facilitate/deliver workshops to active schools
Regularly collect feedback on schools’ progress in reducing single use plastic waste
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We’re looking for someone with:
Great communication skills in both written and oral form
At least 1 year of demonstrated experience in facilitation of education
programs/workshops/presentations (particularly with school aged children)
Ability to work autonomously
Can work online and remotely some of the time
Demonstrated ability to use MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams,
SharePoint and Microsoft Access an advantage
Current (or willing to obtain) National Police Check
WWC card
Current Drivers Licence
Interested in environmental sustainability and passionate about marine life, human health
and waterways
Confidence
Familiar with Not for Profit culture
Paid oppotunities may arise for the ideal candidate.If you’re interested in this role please email POA Executive Director, Ricki Hersburgh at ricki@plasticoceans.org.au
About the organisation
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Education Officer (Schools) via Pro Bono Australia.