Job Description The Young Workers Resource Centre (YWRC) is a not-for-profit organisation and Living Wage Employer that provides employment relations education and advocacy to young people aged 15-35. The YWRC is committed to our vision of "a fair and just future for every one" and we aim to realise this by empowering young people with their employment rights and providing access to employment justice. The YWRC now seeks applications for the role of Education Coordinator (0.8 FTE – 32 hours per week). This role will be based in Auckland or Hamilton and is responsible for delivering employment relations education to young people at secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and community organisations around the North Island. This is a fixed-term position until the 4th October 2024, with a start date of 10 April 2024 (this is negotiable). Future employment opportunities at the YWRC may be available beyond the end of the fixed-term. You will be required to contact schools to establish relationships and make bookings as well as presenting our workshops. You will be required to travel around upper north island to manage education team bookings. The successful candidate will: Be fluent in English and/or te reo Maori.Be comfortable in front of an audience/in public speaking environments.Excel in a school/educational/teaching environment.Passion for supporting young people to have positive employment outcomes.Cultural humility, an understanding of the purpose of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, respecting the importance of it as a founding document of Aotearoa, and a willingness to contribute to decolonisation.Well-developed interpersonal skills, and an ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds. An ability to connect and communicate with youth in a meaningful and respectful manner.Well-developed written and oral communication skills.Ability to navigate computer systems with ease. Ability to work autonomously, off-site, and with self-management and organisational skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a small close-knit team, to multi-task and respond quickly and effectively to requests.Adaptable/flexible where appropriate and able, to meet organisation needs. Holding a Restricted/Full driver's license.Clean police vetting check (to comply with the Vulnerable Children's Act).Some experience of teaching, education, youth development/leadership, sports, or health education.A commitment to promoting employment relations education.Ideal, but not required specifications: Strong digital content creation skills and familiarity with content creation applications.Some knowledge of employment legislation and how it relates to youth.Adaptability to different environments, particularly relating to workshops. This is an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic, and politically aware person to join a passionate and progressive community organisation. OrganisationYoung Workers Resource Centre Job SummaryAre you interested in educating and empowering rangatahi about their employment rights, and encouraging them to seek positive work experiences and achieve employment justice? Salary$22,500 - $24,500 actual ($45,000 - $49,000 pro rata) How to applyApplications must be received via email by 9pm on Thursday 4 April, and must include both a cover letter and up-to-date CV. It is provisionally intended that interviews for this position will take place between 5 and 8 April 2024. Applications should be addressed to: Caitlin Wilson Acting General Manager Young Workers Resource Centre 34 Harwood St HAMILTON A full position description is available from Caitlin Wilson at: Young Workers Resource Centre SectorNot for Profit Cause (Sustainable Development Goals)Decent Work and Economic Worth Job Description (PDF)
