Board Positions
Board Director
We're looking for two individuals with particular expertise and experience to join AYCC's Board of Directors. As a Board Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic and expert advice, ensure organisational oversight and good governance, amongst other things. You will also have a strong understanding of climate change, and a commitment to the role of young people in tackling it.
Applications should be submitted via Ethical Jobs and addressed to AYCC Board Chair, Morgan Koegel using the subject line “Application - AYCC Board Director”.
See the full position description and details on how to apply here.
Staff Positions
Western Sydney Organiser
The Western Sydney Organiser is responsible for building our movement of young people and running our campaigns across Western Sydney. A critical part of our national strategy to shift the narrative on climate change and change what’s politically possible, the Western Sydney Organiser will work to build broad-based alliances; elevate the stories of culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse and climate-impacted communities in the region; and help secure critical wins on our campaigns.
This is an identified position for a young person of colour and is 3-4 days per week. See the full position description and details on how to apply here.
Volunteer Positions
Volunteers are the heart of our movement. We have a broad range of opportunities available to young people who want to solve the climate crisis. If you'd like to get involved in your state branch, click here.
Switched on Schools Mentor - Australia Wide
By joining AYCC's Schools Team, you’ll be taking part in a nation-wide movement of young people working to create a more innovative, just and sustainable Australia! Schools mentors play an important role in providing students with the skills, knowledge and networks necessary to create change, empowering them to become the lifelong climate leaders Australia urgently needs. This mentor role is a unique opportunity for volunteers to develop leadership, organisational, campaigning and relationship-building skills. See the full Position Description here.
Please follow the application procedure outlined in the position description and apply to [email protected] Applications are open and will be considered on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA, and people of colour to apply.
Western Sydney State Leader(s)
We’re looking for 3-4 outstanding individuals aged 18-30 to join the team and lead the AYCC Western Sydney branches for 2020. This is an incredible opportunity to build AYCC Western Sydney to powerfully implement strategic grassroots campaigns at a crucial time for the climate and our communities. The Western Sydney State Leaders (4) will build on existing leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills to make a significant and lasting contribution to communities on the frontlines of climate change across Western Sydney. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and exciting leadership team that is building a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis in some of the most culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse and climate-affected communities in Australia. See full position Description here.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA, and people of colour from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your interest in the role to Grace Vegesana (Western Sydney Organiser) at [email protected]
Applications are open and will be considered on a rolling basis. If you would like to discuss the role further please feel free to contact Grace on 0416 942 034 or [email protected]
If you would like to be a general volunteer in your state, click here to sign up to get involved: http://www.aycc.org.au/volunteer
