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Young Friends of the Earth Scotland Network Coordinator
Friends of the Earth Scotland is seeking a Network Coordinator for Young Friends of the Earth Scotland, a grassroot network of young people (aged 16-30) from across Scotland working collectively for social and climate justice.
As our network is youth-led, this roll will involve working collaboratively to support and empower young people to make decisions and develop their skills. You will be coordinating the delivery of high-quality events across Scotland.
Working alongside the Youth Engagement Intern, you will coordinate and encourage the growth of a diverse and inclusive network.
You will also work closely with the Movement Building Lead to support FoES movement building work, including supporting the development and delivery of key campaigns.
Download the recruitment pack for the full job description and more information on the role and organisation.
Salary: £30,000-35,000 (full time equivalent)
Contract: Permanent contract, 4 days per week
Location: Hybrid working, with at least one day a week in the Friends of the Earth Scotland office in central Edinburgh. Other arrangements for people who live elsewhere in Scotland is possible by negotiation.
How to apply: Send a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role to recruitment@foe.scot. Please include a copy of our equal opportunities monitoring form. Closing date 21 March at 5pm.
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Working at Friends of the Earth Scotland
“Our vision is of a world where systems of power and resource use are transformed so that all living beings and ecosystems have what they need to flourish, now and in the future.” (Friends of the Earth Scotland – Strategy 2024 – 2026)
We are Scotland’s leading environmental campaigning group and work to help people in Scotland to look after the planet for everyone’s future. Working with us will give you the opportunity to be part of a strong and collaborative team that is tackling head-on one of the biggest challenges facing our society.
You will help us deliver transformative solutions to climate change and other environmental problems. Whether campaigning for a Just Transition or working behind the scenes in our Operations Team, your work will enable and empower people to take individual and collective action.
We are looking for people who share and will uphold our values throughout their employment with Friends of the Earth Scotland.
From the first step you decide to take with us, we will make sure you get all the support you need to be the best you can be as part of our team. If you are considering applying for a role with us, our Recruitment Pack [coming soon] will give you an insight into what to expect throughout your journey.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
We are committed to offering equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
We are committed to finding the right people for the jobs that we advertise. All employment and recruitment decisions are based on organisational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion, sexuality, gender identity or belief or any other status protected by the Equality Act 2010.
We are committed to increase the diversity of our team and encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the climate and environmental movement. We are working hard to create a space in which people from all walks of life see themselves. We therefore particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at the intersections of multiple systems of oppression.
We monitor Equal Opportunities at Friends of the Earth Scotland as part of the application process. All Equal Opportunities forms are removed from applications prior to short listing.
Volunteering opportunities
We will, at times, offer volunteering opportunities for specific occasions, such as helping during events. This can be a great way to meet like-minded people and practice engaging the public in environmental issues. All training and relevant information will be provided ahead of time.
All opportunities are advertised on this page when they become available.
