This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the battle against Climate Change
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​YOUNG PERSON’S CLIMATE AMBASSADORS – ROLE DESCRIPTION
 
The Castle Point Borough Council and Essex Youth Service, working in partnership with the Castle Point Climate Action Group, wish to establish a group of enthusiastic volunteers, with an interest in the environment and a commitment to combatting climate change, to become Young Person’s Climate Ambassadors.
The aim of the Young Person’s Climate Ambassadors will be to raise awareness amongst organisations and citizens of Castle Point regarding the urgent need to combat climate change and to support and encourage them to make changes to their lifestyle that will help achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions.
In the initial phase we are seeking to recruit a diverse group of 14 committed young people to form a “Steering Group” who will develop and organise plans on how best to communicate these messages.
The role of the Steering Group will be:
  • To attend meetings of the Steering Group to formulate action plans to help deliver their aims.
  • To communicate with members of the public, of all ages, to provide information, guidance and support that will persuade them to make a commitment to change their lifestyle to have a positive impact on climate change.
  • To engage with young people in Castle Point to encourage them to join the Climate Ambassador scheme and support its action plans.
  • To work with stakeholders in the community such as schools, businesses, public services and other environmental groups
  • To undertake research on environmental issues that are of local and national importance and identify the latest scientific and technological developments.
  • To liaise with Councillors and Council Officers to inform them of the results of the research and to feedback comments and concerns from the public.
  • To be representatives of Castle Point Borough Council and act in a responsible, respectful and positive manner at all times, in accordance with their policies and procedures.
  • To make recommendations to the Council for appropriate actions to be included in their action plans.
 
YOUNG PERSON’S CLIMATE AMBASSADORS – PERSON SPECIFICATION
 
In order to join the Steering Group you will need to demonstrate that you have the right attitude, commitment and good ideas.
Successful candidates for the role of Steering Group Member of Young Person’s Climate Ambassador will be able to demonstrate the following essential characteristics:
  • An interest in environmental issues and an awareness of the urgent need for action on climate change.
  • A desire to help influence others to make changes to their lifestyle to reduce carbon emissions.
  • The availability and willingness to attend, and contribute to, regular meetings of the Young Person’s Climate Ambassador Steering Group.
  • The ability to work as a member of a team.
  • The ability to learn from, and benefit from, training on environmental issues.
  • A commitment to act in a positive and respectful manner and show respect for the Councils policies, procedures, staff and councillors.
 
The Steering Group will be an inclusive group that have a wide range of technical skills between them. It is not necessary for each individual member of the group to have all the skills.
If you can contribute to the work of the group with just one of these skills, then we encourage you to apply.
  • Effective verbal communication skills (for example presentations to a variety of audiences, attending meetings, face to face conversations)
  • Effective written communication skills (for example writing reports or newsletters)
  • Effective creative skills (for example, art, photography or theatrical) that can enhance the impact of messages.
  • Effective use of social media.
  • Effective website design and management.
  • Effective research skills.
Click here to complete the application form.