ABOUT ECO UNESCO
We are Ireland’s leading environmental education, training and youth
organisation and a Quality and Qualifications Ireland training Centre
(QQI), working with over *,**Apply on the
website** young people annually. We seek to raise awareness of
environmental issues by channelling the passion, creativity and energy
of young people into positive environmental action. ECO-UNESCO
delivers a wide range of youth, education, and training programmes
across Ireland to promote the personal development of young people
through practical environmental projects. Through our range of
programmes and services we inspire, educate, empower and support young
people to act.
WE WORK;
* across the island of Ireland.
* to conserve the environment and empower young people.
* with young people in formal and nonformal settings, in secondary
schools, youth services and communities across Ireland through our
Young Environmentalist Awards, workshops, trainings or one of our
affiliated ECO-UNESCO Clubs.
* and with partners in Europe and internationally.
“OUR VISION IS A SUSTAINABLE WORLD WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE ACTIVELY
ENGAGED IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT.”
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to protect the natural environment and empower young
people by developing their knowledge, skills and confidence that
channels their passion into positive and creative actions that helps
create a sustainable planet.
WE DO THIS BY;
* Raising awareness, understanding and knowledge of the natural
environment among young people.
* Engaging, inspiring and empowering young people by facilitating
their personal development and well-being through practical
environmental projects, activities and skills development.
* Promoting the protection and conservation of the environment by
empowering young people to lead in action-oriented environmental
projects and activities and by promoting positive environmental
behaviour.
* Advocating for environmental education, education for sustainable
development, the natural environment and youth development.
* Promoting the ideals of UNESCO and working with like-minded
organisations in Europe and globally.
OUR VALUES
We have RESPECT for young people, our participants, volunteers,
employees and our stakeholders. In our work we have a PASSION for the
environment and for our young people, with an acknowledgement that the
natural environment plays an important role in all our lives and in
the development and education of our young people. We value youth-led
approaches, creativity and innovation, action-based learning and FUN,
as we work together to protect the environment and impact the lives of
young people.
WHAT WE DO
ECO-UNESCO’s programmes empower and support young people to take
action to protect and conserve the natural environment.
* We take a youth-centred approach and promote learning for, about
and in the environment
* We develop leadership skills, confidence, self-belief and
self-esteem
* We provide opportunities for young people to feel socially engaged
and make new friends
* We include young people’s views – they decide, they plan, they
act and they engage their peers.
HOW WE DO IT
Our work can be broken down into the following categories;
ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH WORK
* Youth for Sustainable Development and Peer Education Programme
* Environmental youth events, activities, and workshops
* Clubs Programme
* ECO-Choices Health & Wellbeing
* International Youth Summit - #NoTimeToWaste
* Youth Climate Justice
CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING
* Green Youth Employment programmes
* Information and support provided to educators, youth leaders and
young people
* Training including QQI accredited courses delivered to a wide
audience
* Key Partner of the UNESCO Global Action Programme in Education for
Sustainable Development
AWARDS
* Our Annual Young Environmentalist Awards
OTHER ACTIVITIES
* Development of environmental education resources
* ECO-Sustainability Award for organisations
* Representation and advocacy for environmental education and
education for sustainable development (ESD)
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MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
We are seeking to recruit a Marketing & Communications Manager for a
one-year contract. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation
that is making a real difference to the lives of young people and our
environment. If you have a passion for youth work and environmental
education, are enthusiastic and motivated, with great people
management and organisation skills, then we would love to hear from
you.
CONTRACT: FIXED TERM – 1 YEAR
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a new position of responsibility within ECO-UNESCO. As
Marketing and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for
developing and managing ECO-UNESCO's marketing and communications
strategy with the objective of building public awareness of
ECO-UNESCO, our range of programmes and manage our engagement with our
young people, educators, funders and various audiences.
This is a position of responsibility within the organisation, and
applicants should be able to demonstrate the ability to take on such
responsibility.
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising and the National Director
LOCATION: ECO-UNESCO’S Headquarters at 9 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2,
D * FD * – hybrid
working options with occasional nationwide travel required.
TIME COMMITMENT: Part-time 4 days per week, *
hours per week
Flexibility is required for occasional evening and weekend work.
Fixed Term Contract
START DATE: Immediate
SALARY: From € *, * -
€ *, * depending on
experience (pro-rata for *-hour contract)
BENEFITS
* * days annual leave per year pro rata which
increases annually to a maximum of * days per
year
* An employer-matched pension scheme is available after a qualifying
period
* An Employee Assistance Programme is available to all staff
* Use of a Mobile Phone & Laptop
* Access to company car (when needed for work travel purposes)
* Bike to work & TaxSaver travel schemes
* Exam and study leave
PLEASE SEE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK ATTACHED BELOW.
HOW TO APPLY
PLEASE SEND A COPY OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO: **Apply on the
website**
Please mark in the subject line _Employment Opportunities –
“Marketing & Communications Manager” (Private and Confidential)_
_Closing Date for Applications – SUNDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
MAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AT MIDNIGHT_
_Interview Date – provisionally scheduled for WEEK COMMENCING
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**_
Successful applicants may be requested to prepare a short presentation
during the selection process.
Applicants may be placed on a panel for positions that may arise in
the future.
By completing and submitting this form you consent to ECO-UNESCO
processing the personal data provided to assess this application for
employment. No further processing of your data will occur beyond this
purpose. ECO-UNESCO will retain this application for up to **Apply on
the website** months, after which it will be deleted.
Candidates, depending on the nature of the role, may be subject to
Garda Vetting.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
