Job title: Education Officer
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Job Description: Education Officer
Job purpose – The Education Officer will assist with the development and delivery of the organisation’s primary and secondary school programmes. This role requires programme co-ordination, educational resource development and delivery to ensure the smooth operation of school programmes.
Location:
Agri Aware follows a hybird wokring structure with both remote and in office work. The Agri Aware office is based at the Irish Farm Centre, Naas Rd, Drimnagh, Dublin 12. From time to time off-site work will occur in line with programme requirements and broader Agri Aware activity.
Key responsibilites:
- Assist in the delivery of primary school programmes including, Incredible Edibles, Safe Farm Futures and Come Farm With Me.
- Assist in the delivery of the From Foal to Race and Environmental Innovators secondary school programmes.
- Develop and review educational content annually on the programmes, incorporating feedback and updates from teachers, funders of each programme and the Department of Education.
- Assist with co-ordination of and development of new agricultural education programmes.
- Research topics and prepare age appropriate lesson plans.
- Assist in the creation of educational resources for students.
- Supporting the Head of Education and Executive Director with proposals for new educational initiatives.
- Maintenance of educational programme budgets.
- Assist at Agri Aware events and workshops including giving informational talks and presentations, leading school groups and educating the general public on farming practices and the importance of farming.
- Organisation of primary school farm visits and tours to summer shows.
- Attendance at events as required with evening and weekend work. These will be compensated with time off in lieu.
Essential requirements:
- Educated to degree level in a science related discipline (agricultural science, human nutrition and/or environmental science).
- A full clean drivers license.
- Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work on your own initaitive.
- Experience working with young people and/or groups.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and adapdability skills.
- High energy and enthusiasm.
- A genuine commitment to education and value of creating meaningful learning experience for students.
- Strong attention to detail in the development, review and continuous improvement of educational resources and programmes.
Desirable but not essential requirements:
- Primary school teaching experience.
- Tour guide experience.
- Fluent in Irish.
- Farming background or experience.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding and compliance.
What you will get:
- Hybrid working generally 2-3 days in office each week.
- 20 days annual leave with additonal days in lieu of weekend event work.
- Valuable experience in liaising with over 75 organisations in the broader agri-food sector.
Salary range:
- €38,803-€44,030 dependent on experience.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please submit an up to date CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to careers@agriaware.ie.
