Paid Roles
Schools Program Manager
We’re looking for a passionate person to coordinate the delivery of AYCC’s high school program: Switched on Schools. The candidate will empower thousands of high school students across Australia to understand climate justice and take meaningful action on climate change in their communities. See the full position description here.
The AYCC is a youth-led organisation, with all staff and core volunteers under 30 - as such, we seek applications only from those under 30. We strongly encourage young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA, and people of colour from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Applications should be addressed to Sally Coggiola, Organising Director, and sent to sally.coggiola@aycc.org.au, using the subject line: Application - Schools Program Manager. You can contact Sally for a confidential discussion regarding this position at: sally.coggiola@aycc.org.au or on 0415 116 992.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Midnight Sunday, 24th November 2019
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.
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 2019-2020. 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 grace.vegesana@aycc.org.au.
Applications are open until midnight Sunday 27th of October 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 grace.vegesana@aycc.org.au.
Switched on Schools Mentor- Australia Wide
By joining AYCC's Schools Team, you’ll be taking part in a nationwide 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 monica@aycc.org.au. 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.
NSW State Leader(s)
We are looking for a passionate and skilled volunteer leader to coordinate and lead the NSW branch of AYCC in 2019-2020. The State Leaders (4) will coordinate the AYCC NSW branch including managing volunteers, coordinating projects and campaigns and will be tasked with building and growing the branch to #Stop Adani and get fracking banned in the NT in solidarity with our sister organisation Seed. This is an incredible opportunity to gain valuable organising, management and campaigning skills as well as making a meaningful impact on the most important campaigns in the climate movement. 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 to apply. Please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your interest in the role to Isabella Gray (NSW Organiser) at isabella@aycc.org.au.
Applications are open until midnight Sunday 30th of June and will be considered on a rolling basis. If you would like to discuss the role further please feel free to contact Isabella on 0424 173 341 or isabella@aycc.org.au.
NSW Schools Coordinator
Are you a talented, driven young person who loves building teams, empowering volunteers, and working with students? Lead the AYCC NSW Schools Program. This is an incredible opportunity to build the Switched on Schools program across New South Whales. You'll empower hundreds of high school students to meaningfully take action on climate change through training, mentoring and managing a team to deliver in-school climate justice workshops, build our Student Climate Action network, and help plan climate summits for hundreds of students. This is your chance to lead a dynamic and exciting program that is supporting high school students to lead the transition to renewable energy. See the full position description here.
Applications are open until midnight Tuesday 25th of June and will be considered on a rolling basis. Please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (dot points is fine) to Isabella Gray (NSW Organiser) - isabella@aycc.org.au
VIC State Leader(s)
We are looking for a passionate and skilled volunteer leader to coordinate and lead the Victorian branch of AYCC in 2019. The State Leaders (4) will coordinate the AYCC VIC branch including managing volunteers, coordinating projects and campaigns and will be tasked with building and growing the branch to #Stop Adani and get fracking banned in the NT in solidarity with our sister organisation Seed. This is an incredible opportunity to gain valuable organising, management and campaigning skills as well as making a meaningful impact on the most important campaigns in the climate movement. 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 to apply.Please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your interest in the role to Angie Judd (Victoria Organiser) at angie.judd@aycc.org.au.
If you would like to discuss the role further please feel free to contact Angie on 0406 016 069 or angie.judd@aycc.org.au
Townsville Schools Coordinator
Are you a talented, driven young person who loves building teams, empowering volunteers, and working with students? Lead the AYCC QLD Schools Program - positions are available in Townsville. This is an incredible opportunity to build the Switched on Schools program across Queensland. You'll empower hundreds of high school students to meaningfully take action on climate change through training, mentoring and managing a team to deliver in-school climate justice workshops, build our Student Climate Action network, and help plan climate summits for hundreds of students. This is your chance to lead a dynamic and exciting program that is supporting high school students to lead the transition to renewable energy. See the full position description for the role here.
Applications are open and will be considered on a rolling basis. Please send your CV and a one page statement addressing the key selection criteria (dot points is fine) and interest in the role to Alicia Walter (North Queensland Organiser) - alicia.walter@aycc.org.au
SA Schools Coordinator
We are looking for a young person to lead the AYCC SA Schools Program. This is an incredible opportunity to build the Switched on Schools program across SA to empower hundreds of high school students to meaningfully take action on climate change through in-school climate justice workshops and the Student Climate Action network. This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and exciting program that is supporting high school students to lead the transition to renewable energy. See the full position description here.
Applications are open and will be considered on a rolling basis. Please send your CV and a one page statement addressing the key selection criteria (dot points is fine) and interest in the role to Carrie Moyes (SA State leader) - carrie.moyes@aycc.org.au
If you would like to volunteer in your state, click here to sign up to be a volunteer: http://www.aycc.org.au/volunteer