Northey Street City Farm

 … a place for learning about living sustainably in the city

EDUCATION ACTIVITY TUTOR

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:                    Education Activity Tutor

Employment:             Casual, as per NSCF Staff Agreement, Level2.

Day & Hours:             As required, including occasional weekends.

Salary:                        $28.27 per hour, with penalty rates paid on weekends

Reports to:                 Youth Education Co-ordinator

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities to visiting groups on site at NSCF, and occasionally at other sites.

General Tasks

• Liaise with the Education Co-ordinator about the content and activities for each session.
• Set up and pack up any equipment required for the activity.

• Deliver activities, being guided by the activity worksheets and outlines.
• Be aware of potential safety issues on behalf of your group according to the Risk Assessment, model safe behaviour and report any incidents to the Youth Education Coordinator.

• Make every effort to motivate, engage and encourage, but be aware that the tour leader/school teacher has the overall responsibility for the students.
• Undertake program evaluation and planning sessions as required.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Familiarity with, or willingness to become familiar with the Northey Street City Farm site and activities that are held on it.
• Possess a Permaculture Design Certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to relate well within a diverse community.
• A current Queensland “Blue Card” (Working with Children Check) or have a willingness to obtain one.

Desirable

• Experience in teaching or working with young people.
• Experience working in community/not-for-profit organisations.

NSCF Mission Statement

We are a dynamic, creative and diverse city farm based on mutuality, innovation and environmental sustainability.

NSCF Vision

We aim to create a working model of a cooperative, community based, urban Permaculture farm which demonstrates, promotes, educates, celebrates and advocates for environmental and economic sustainability in a healthy, diverse and supportive community.

Applications close 4pm January 9th