Field Education Officer
Duration of contract: 6 months fixed term 2 March 2009 – 4 September 2009
Location: BirdWatch Ireland Head Office, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow & East
Coast Nature Reserve, Newcastle, Co Wicklow
Likely start date: 2 March 2009
Interviews to be held: end January 2009
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 16 January 2009
Objectives
To promote the conservation of wild birds and their habitats to all age groups through curriculum related and informal
educational activities.
Key Responsibilities
To plan, organise and manage a cost – effective programme of school visits and projects, including in-service training for teachers.
To plan, organise and manage a cost – effective programme of informal educational activities and promotional events such as family fun days, guided nature walks, workshops, etc.
To produce, source and maintain educational materials, including web based resources.
To liaise and network with County Council Heritage Officer, tourism authority & relevant stakeholders to raise the profile of BirdWatch Ireland and its conservation work, with particular reference to the East Coast Nature Reserve.
To ensure that BirdWatch Ireland’s Health and Safety Policy is observed and implemented to the full at all times.
To ensure that all activities on and off site conform to all legal requirements and best practice concerning child safety and protection.
Requirements
Experience in field education.
Proven ability to translate policy and objectives into practical implementation.
Strong organisational skills and initiative, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Ability to lead and co-ordinate volunteers and ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to adhere to budgets.
Ability to liaise and communicate with a variety of people within and outside BirdWatch Ireland on a variety of issues, using written, oral and electronic media.
Proven wild bird and nature identification skills.
Intermediate document, database and spreadsheet skills essential (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).
Willingness to work weekends and evenings as required.
If appointed, willingness for BirdWatch Ireland to seek Garda Vetting for working with children.
Own transport,Full clean driver’s licence.
Conditions: Salary €20,000 - 23,000 per annum. Leave20 days per annum pro rata and 9 public holidays.
Tel: 353 (0)1 2819878 Fax: 353 (0)1 2810997
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