Schools and Youth Engagement Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Schools and Youth Engagement Coordinator will support the delivery of our Trees in Schools
Programme and Youth Programme.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Trees for Schools programme aims to transform urban school grounds into leafy green oases
for both the children of today and for future generations. Our award-winning work in schools is
delivery-focused and involves transforming school grounds into greener and healthier places to
be. Specialising in innovative design, high-quality planting and landscaping, and inclusive
engagement of the school community.

This role involves creating and maintaining tree-planting projects, climate-adapted gardens and
food-growing projects with pupils and supporting teaching staff to embed outdoor learning
through trees and green spaces into the school curriculum. The coordinator will deliver school
tree planting and educational workshops and other activities.

The coordinator will also support the delivery of our growing UK wide youth programme, engaging
young people through educational workshops, tree planting, maintenance events and remote youth
advisory and research panels.

ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES

TREES FOR CITIES IS AN AMBITIOUS, FAR-REACHING ORGANISATION.

Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban
trees across the UK and overseas. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that
suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.

We are looking for an energetic and organised individual to coordinate our school and youth
engagement activities and support our urban forest projects and initiatives. This involves
planning, delivering and reporting back on engaging and enjoyable planting, maintenance and
educational workshops for schools and educational partners, community groups, and the general
public.

The role is public-facing, so we are looking for confident and adaptable communicators who are
comfortable and experienced in engaging with children, young people, wider school communities
and the general public about what we do at Trees for Cities.

We seek an individual who is happy to work hands-on outdoors in all weathers at a variety of
locations, and over some weekends, with TOIL (time off in lieu), as well as being comfortable
working indoors in an office environment.

We have roles available for people with varied relevant experience and a willingness to learn
more. In return, we offer a warm and supportive team, on-the-job training and personal career
planning.

Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and
are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees
achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are
taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal
Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.

HOW TO APPLY

Click
here to view full job description on our website. To apply, please send your CV and
supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role
and your fit with the Person Specification to [email protected] with the subject heading
‘Schools and Youth Engagement Coordinator.’

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a
valid right to work in the UK to apply.

The deadline to apply is: 21st July

Interviews are scheduled for: 29th July- 1th August

If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after
applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this
occasion you have not been selected for interview.

Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value
certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No:
1032154.

Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.