Current Vacancies:

Education and Events Assistant - Please email natalie.fleming@ea-cei.org.uk  or ask at your local job centre for further information.

This job is supported by the Future Jobs Fund. To be eligible to apply candidates must either be long-term claimants of Jobseeker’s Allowance aged 18-24, or long-term claimants of out of work benefits living in an Area of High Unemployment. Application can be made only at your local Jobcentre.

Job Title:                                            Education and Events Assistant

                                                            (6 Month contract)

Hours:                                                25 hours per week (3 Days p/w – flexible to include some evenings and weekends)

Key Purpose:

To deliver the educational aims and objectives of the East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative, a partnership project run by East Ayrshire Council, RSPB Scotland, Scottish Coal and Scottish Natural Heritage. 

Overall Purpose:

1. Develop and deliver a programme of environmental education activities in the coalfield area that will benefit biodiversity and local communities.

2. Provide support to schools, youth groups, scout groups and other community run projects for young people.

3. Encourage local communities to take an active role in CEI projects and promote the CEI, raising awareness of our work.

4. Assist with the planning, preparation and running of CEI events.

5. Demonstrate and promote good conservation practice and encourage other individuals, companies and agencies to do the same.

Main Duties:

1. Manage the day-to-day operations of the CEI education programme; provide regular feedback to the CEI project officer and CEI steering group.

2. Develop a programme of environmental education activities that meet the aims of the initiative and other key policy documents.  Liaise with specialist staff in other organisations, particularly the CEI partners to develop these activities.

3. Encourage participation by local schools and youth groups, risk assess all activities.

4. Out with work in schools; assist with the planning, preparation and running of CEI events.

Other Duties:

1. Respond to inquiries from schools and youth groups.

2. Undertake any other duties as outlined by the Project Officer.

3. Help maintain and look after all CEI equipment.

An enhanced disclosure check will be required for this post.

We expect you to carry out your job responsibilities in an environmentally aware manner, ensuring as little damage to the environment as possible.  Our aim is to ensure all resources are utilised effectively and efficiently.  You will be expected to apply ‘sound value for money’ principles in undertaking purchasing or supply of goods and services.

Volunteers:

Looking for an exciting and interesting way to make a difference to the environment in East Ayrshire? Are you looking for experience or can you share your experience with us? Whatever your skills or age, we would love your help.