Middlesbrough Environment City (MEC) is an independent charity that promotes healthy and sustainable lifestyles using the ten principles of One Planet Living. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic coordinator to support a partnership of organisations to deliver Climate Action Middlesbrough, a new initiative to engage Middlesbrough’s communities in taking action to address the climate crisis. The project will work with partner organisations and the wider community to develop community leadership and support changes locally including at a policy, environmental, community and individual level.
You will be responsible for the day to day management of Climate Action Middlesbrough including project planning, staff supervision, monitoring of outcomes and budgets, coordination with the project partner organisations and evaluation.
With a sound understanding of the climate crisis, you will have previous experience of running community-based projects and have the ability to motivate, providing inspiration and leadership to others. You will require excellent communication and organisational skills and have a commitment to a community-led approach to addressing climate change locally.
If you feel that you have the skills and attributes for this position, then we would like to hear from you. For further details and an application form please contact Middlesbrough Environment City on 01642 579820, email info@menvcity.org.uk or download the application form below. The programme is funded by the National Lottery through the National Lottery Community Fund Climate Action Programme.
All completed application forms should be e-mailed to mark.fishpool@menvcity.org.uk.
This hyperlink will take you to a video recorded by Dr. Mark Fishpool, Director of Middlesbrough Environment City, explaining more about the post.
Closing Date: 10am – Friday 13th November 2020
Interview Date: Tuesday 17th November 2020
