Working at the AYCC is so much more than a job! It is an opportunity to work with other passionate young leaders to to solve the climate crisis.
Whether it is one of our offices in Melbourne or Sydney, working in a project or campaign team, fundraising or staging actions with a local group – working at the AYCC offers a great supportive culture, top-notch training, career development and great leadership opportunities.
Current Paid Vacancies
National Grassroots Campaigner
We’re currently hiring for a National Grassroots Campaigner to join our Senior Leadership Team in Melbourne. This person will support volunteers across the country in growing the youth climate movement and implementing campaigns.
For more information on the role click here. Applications close Monday 14th May. Please send a covering letter and resume to kirsty@aycc.org.au
Campaign and Policy Coordinator
The Australian Education for Sustainability Alliance (founded by AYCC) is looking for a Campaign and Policy Coordinator who will facilitate and design a campaign around sustainability funding for schools. Do you have campaign, project management, and excellent written communications skills? Check out the position description for more details. Applications close on 9 AM 18 May 2012. Please email a short covering letter and resume to ahri.tallon@youthclimatecoalition.org
Current volunteer positions
Repower Events Organiser
The AYCC is looking for passionate, creative, hardworking and friendly people aged 16-29 to take on the exciting responsibility of organising Repower Events locally. Positions are for 2 months minimum but fantastic ongoing opportunities with the AYCC are provided! Check out the position description for more information on how to become a leader in your community.
Does this sound like you? To apply please send a CV and a short covering letter to your state coordinator using the relevant email tas/act/nsw/nt/sa/qld/wa/vic@aycc.org.au – applications close on 12 March 2012.
AYCC Treasurer
We’re currently seeking an Accountant to work pro-bono with the Board and Management in the role as Treasurer. If you’re an experienced accountant and love what the AYCC does, then this is a great chance to help us with the financial support we need to keep growing.
For more information, download the full Position Description. To apply, please send a CV and statement outlining why you’re interested in the role to Amanda McKenzie, Board Member amanda900@gmail.com
Fundraising Team Coordinator ACT
We’re currently looking for a Fundraising Coordinator for our ACT branch. The role is two days per week and will involve developing and implementing a fundraising strategy. Are you confident in working autonomously; have outstanding communication skills, and are committed in working a team? Well, this could be the role for you. For more information please see the position description
To Apply please send a two page resume and a covering letter to Josh Creaser josh.creaser@aycc.org.au by 4 May 2012.
Australian Education for Sustainability Alliance Campaign Intern
We’re currently looking for interns to help coordinate our campaign to push our government to take on more sustainability education initiatives. As part of the team you will play a vital part in the formation of our political strategy, and making our dreams for sustainability education a reality. Are you interested in honing your already developed research skills, learning to run campaigns, and utilising your project management skills?
This role requires a 4-6 hour time commitment per week. For more information please down the position description. To apply email blanche@educationforsustainability.org.au a CV and a covering letter which addresses the key selection criteria by 4 May 2012
Schools Team Volunteer – South Australia
We’re currently looking for a passionate volunteer in South Australia who has great communication skills, is organised, and can lead small groups. Does this sound like you? Check out the position description for more information.
Applications close on 20 May 2012. To apply please send a short covering letter and resume to Ellie at eleanor.parnell@youthclimatecoalition.org
Other opportunities
We advertise throughout the year for interns to work in our offices in Sydney and Melbourne, so keep checking back. In the mean time, if you have specialist skills and experience in campaigning, fundraising, administration, web/graphic design, or event management, sends us your resume: Jem@aycc.org.au .
