Earthchild Project (ECP)
Opportunity closing date:
Friday, 19 November, 2021
Opportunity type:
Employment
Earthchild Project seeks to appoint an Environmental Programme Facilitator, based in Lavender Hill, Cape Town. Using experiential learning, our environmental education programme inspires children to connect with and learn about nature, and empowers them with life skills such as food gardening, teamwork, leadership and communication. Ultimately, we aim to develop future environmental leaders who become changemakers in their communities.
Start Date:
January 2022
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Location:
Lavender Hill, Cape Town
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Background
Founded in 2007, Earthchild Project (ECP) operates in under-resourced schools in Cape Town. We aim to nurture and inspire resilient Earthchildren who are deeply connected to and take positive action for themselves, the environment and their communities. Our holistic education programmes focus on life skills, wellness and the environment, working with teachers, children and youth.
ECP works across eight primary schools in Khayelitsha and Lavender Hill, reaching over 3500 children and 80 teachers every week. We run a variety of programmes including yoga, worm farming, eco clubs, leadership training, holiday programmes, camps and teacher training.
Earthchild Project seeks to appoint an Environmental Programme Facilitator, based in Lavender Hill, Cape Town. Using experiential learning, our environmental education programme inspires children to connect with and learn about nature, and empowers them with life skills such as food gardening, teamwork, leadership and communication. Ultimately, we aim to develop future environmental leaders who become changemakers in their communities.
Responsibilities
Facilitate Living Classroom Worm Farming lessons
Facilitate the Eco-Warriors extra-mural club
Assist in organising and co-facilitating monthly Eco-Explorers day hikes and camps
Undertake the necessary planning and preparation for each activity including recruitment, resource management, liaising with stakeholders, transport, catering, uniforms, and communication with the Green Team
Undertake the required M&E and administration, including obtaining permits, attendance registers, report writing and managing petty cash
Assist in organising and facilitating Holiday Programmes, Camps and other events
Attend team meetings, trainings, workshops and events​
Requirements​
Completed a certificate programme or course in environmental education
At least 2 years’ experience in teaching environmental education to children/youth groups
Excellent facilitator with an ability to mentor children and facilitate their learning and growth
Experience in working in the development sector and within a team
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar etc.)
Qualities
Experienced and passionate about the environment both personally and professionally
Open to learning and growth
Self-motivated
Coachable
Relationship management skills
Advantageous
Experienced in leading hikes and have a passion for hiking
Residing in or near Lavender Hill
Fluent in Afrikaans
How to Apply
Please put your ‘Name & Surname – Environmental Programme Facilitator’ in the subject line, and email the following to phila@earthchildproject.org:
Your CV (max 2 pages) – including a photo of yourself and your date of birth
Motivational letter (max 2 pages) – please share why joining the ECP team excites and inspires you and why you’d be the best person for the job
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us by 15 December 2021. All questions about the details of the position and compensation will be answered AFTER we reach out to you to discuss your submission.
