Schools Environmental Education Project Officer
by admin - March 28th, 2023.Filed under: Botany, Ecology, Environmental Education, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science, Freshwater Ecology, GIS, Habitat Surveys, Marine Science, Zoology.
Employer: Veri Connect Ltd.
Location: South and East Cork
Salary: Not disclosed
Who we are:
We are a team of ecologists and technologists that provide digitally enhanced, practical, place-based and blended learning to schools, community groups, farmers, businesses and individuals.
Our project management expertise and our digital innovation allows us to do the heavy lifting when it comes to the delivery of successful training outcomes. We know that our partners want to empower their communities in the area of climate action, sustainability and biodiversity in order to undertake ambitious programmes.
What you will be doing in this role:
- Circa 40 days training
- Delivery of 2 hour outdoor biodiversity based workshops to 4th/5th/6th classes of 25 students that have been developed and piloted successfully already
- 2 workshops per day for summer and Autumn terms. We would need someone who is available at least 2 and up to 4 days per week in this period from Monday to Thursday.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualification in Environmental Science, ecology, botany, marine biology, aquatic science or a related subject;
OR - Primary school Teaching experience discipline is favourable but not required;
- Proficiency in GIS packages (QGIS or ArcMap);
- Field survey experience in Ireland/UK (mammal, bat, flora);
- Have a full clean driver’s license and access to a vehicle;
- Strong organisational skills;
- Clear and confident communication skills;
- A keen eye for detail.
Application:
Applications by email to Annmarie@vericonnect.ie.
Company website: www.vericonnect.ie
*Please mention EcoCareers.ie when applying for this position.*