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 17 St Andrew St
 Dublin 2, Ireland
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Opportunities
  • Do you want to work in a challenging environment?
  • Are you energetic, enthusiastic and motivated?
  • Are you passionate about the environment?
  • Do you enjoy working with young people?
If you answer yes to all of the above questions then maybe a job with ECO-UNESCO is the one for you!

ECO-UNESCO seeks applications for the following positions:
(ECO-UNESCO is an equal opportunities employer)

INFORMATION OFFICER INTERN
ECO-UNESCO seeks an Information Officer Intern. Internships are full-time, and are offered for a period of 3-6 months. The position is located in ECO-UNESCO’s head office in Dublin 2.

This is great opportunity for you to gain valuable work experience and at the same time contribute to raising awareness about environmental issues among young people.

The successful person should be able to start as soon as possible.

Position:
The successful candidate should have the following qualities:

• Be self-motivated, energetic and detail oriented
• Have an ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills
• A professional phone manner
• An interest in the environment and / or young people
• A good working knowledge of MSOffice including word, excel and Access
• An interest in databases and information management.

Responsibilities include:
Assist with daily administrative tasks, including, but not limited to:
• Answering phones, taking messages, responding to enquiries, dealing with post in and out, etc.
• Providing a service to members of the public
• Deliver Programmes and Services information
• Organising and storing information
• Explaining ideas, event, volunteering opportunities
• Assist the Office Manager in any other duties as required, including data entry


NOTE: This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity


Interested candidates should forward a CV and letter of application outlining their suitability for the position to:

Ewa Marszalowska
Office Administrator
ECO-UNESCO
The Greenhouse
17 St Andrew Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-662 5491/3
E-mail: admin@ecounesco.ie

CLOSING DATE: 20TH AUGUST 2010

DIRECT YOUTH WORK ASSISTANT/NATIONAL YOUTH ECO-FORUM INTERN
ECO-UNESCO is looking for a Direct Youth Work/National Youth ECO Forum Intern. Internships are full-time and are offered for a period of 3-6 months. The position is located in ECO-UNESCO's head office in Dublin 2.

This is great opportunity for you to gain valuable work experience and at the same time contribute to raising awareness about environmental issues among young people.

The successful candidate should have the following qualities:

• Be self-motivated, energetic and creative.
• Have an ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• An interest in the environment and / or young people
• Have experience in event management (desirable)
• An interest in learning about workshops facilitation for young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Responsibilities include:

Assist with daily tasks, including, but not limited to:
• Help with the promotion of the programmes and events (email shot, distributing leaflets, phone calls, etc.), specifically the development and implementation of ECO-UNESCO’s National Youth ECO-Forum in November
• Brainstorm ideas
• Research
• Preparing materials
• Accompany and assist the facilitator at youth activities and workshops
• Follow-up activities (participants analysis, evaluations, quotes, photos, etc.)
• Assist in administrative tasks (includes general office duties: answering phones taking messages, responding to enquiries, etc.)

NOTE: This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity


Closing date: 3/09/2010


Interested candidates should forward a CV and letter of application outlining their suitability for the position to:

Ewa Marszalowska
Office Administrator
ECO-UNESCO
The Greenhouse
17 St Andrew Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-662 5491/3
E-mail: admin@ecounesco.ie

ECO-UNESCO CLUBS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
ECO-UNESCO is looking for a Clubs Development Intern to start as soon as possible. Internships are full-time and are offered for a period of 3-6 months. The position is located in ECO-UNESCO's head office in Dublin 2.

This is great opportunity to gain valuable work experience and at the same time contribute to raising awareness about environmental issues among young people.

The successful candidate should have the following qualities:

• Be self-motivated, energetic and creative.
• Have an ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• An interest in the environment and / or young people
• Have experience in working with a network of clubs or membership of organisations
• An interest in raising environmental awareness among young people
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills

Responsibilities include:

Assisting with:
• Building up the ECO-UNESCO Clubs network in Ireland
• Development and delivery of workshops and trainings for young people and adult support workers setting up ECO-UNESCO Clubs
• Working on the development of support resources for ECO-UNESCO Clubs both online and printed.
• Working with databases of contacts and making new contacts
• Researching other membership and club programmes
• Administrative tasks (including general office duties such as answering phones, organising files, responding to enquiries, etc.)

NOTE: This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity


Closing date: 20/08/2010


Interested candidates should forward a CV and letter of application outlining their suitability for the position to:

Ewa Marszalowska
Office Administrator
ECO-UNESCO
The Greenhouse
17 St Andrew Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-662 5491/3
E-mail: admin@ecounesco.ie

EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMME INTERNSHIP
ECO-UNESCO is offering an Education and Training Programme Internship position. Internships are full-time and are offered for a period of 3-6 months. The position is located in The Greenhouse ECO-UNESCO's head office in Dublin 2.

The successful candidate should have the following qualities:

• Be self-motivated, energetic, positive and creative.
• Have an ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• An interest in areas related to Education & Training, Community/Sustainable Development
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience dealing with funding applications/research desirable

Responsibilities include:
Assist with daily Education & Training programme tasks, including, but not limited to:

• Follow-up activities (participant analyses, monitoring & evaluation system etc.)
• The ongoing (re)development of accredited & non accredited education & training programmes
• ECO-UNESCO as FETAC accredited centre.
• The development of education and training resource materials.
• Administrative & office tasks - Conduct research on funding opportunities

NOTE: This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity


Closing date: 20/08/2010


Interested candidates should forward a CV and letter of application outlining their suitability for the position to:

Ewa Marszalowska
Office Administrator
ECO-UNESCO
The Greenhouse
17 St Andrew Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-662 5491/3
E-mail: admin@ecounesco.ie

DIRECT YOUTH WORK ASSISTANT INTERN
ECO-UNESCO is looking for a Direct Youth Work Assistant Intern to start as soon as possible.Internships are full-time and are offered for a period of 3-6 months. The position is located in ECO-UNESCO's head office in Dublin 2.

This is great opportunity for you to gain valuable work experience and at the same time contribute to raising awareness about environmental issues among young people.

The successful candidate should ideally have the following qualities:
· Be self-motivated, energetic and creative.
· Have an ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
· An interest in the environment and / or young people
· Have experience in event management (desirable)
· An interest in learning about workshops facilitation for young people
· Excellent communication skills
· Excellent organisational skills

Responsibilities include:
Assist with daily tasks, including, but not limited to:
· Help with the promotion of the programmes and events (email shot, distributing leaflets, phone calls, etc.)
· Brainstorm ideas
· Research
· Preparing materials
· Accompany and assist the facilitator at youth activities and workshops
· Follow-up activities (participants analysis, evaluations, quotes, photos, etc.)
· Assist in administrative tasks (includes general office duties: answering phones taking messages, responding to enquiries, etc.)

NOTE: This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity


Closing date: 20/08/2010

Interested candidates should forward a CV and letter of application outlining their suitability for the position to:

Ewa Marszalowska
Office Administrator
ECO-UNESCO
The Greenhouse
17 St Andrew Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-662 5491/3
E-mail: admin@ecounesco.ie

Volunteer Event Assistants
ECO-UNESCO is looking for volunteers to work as Event Assistants at our Young Environmentalist Awards 2010 National Showcase and Awards Ceremony, 12th May 2010. The event will be held in the Mansion House, Dublin 2.

This is great opportunity to gain valuable work experience and at the same time contribute to raising awareness about environmental issues among young people. All volunteers will receive valuable training about what the day entails and their specific roles.

Event Assistants must be:
· Over the age of 18 years
· Available for the full day or half day on Wednesday 12th May 2010
· Available for a training day in Dublin
· Self-motivated, hard working and energetic
· Interested in the environment/young people

Responsibilities include:
· Assisting with Setup and takedown of exhibition area
· Liaising with guests and interacting with young people

NOTE: This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity.

Interested candidates should forward a CV and letter of application outlining their suitability for the position to:

Amanda Tiller
Office Administrator
ECO-UNESCO
The Greenhouse
17 St. Andrew Street
Dublin 2
Tel: 01-662 5491
Email: admin@ecounesco.ie