Creation Care Champion

anglican; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional religious organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Creation Care Champion to assist churches in adopting more environmentally friendly practices. The role involves supporting the Eco Church scheme and engaging with a network of eco contacts to promote creation care. This is a volunteer position with the opportunity to make a positive impact within the community. Applicants should have prior involvement in Creation Care activities and a good understanding of climate issues.

Benefits

Opportunity to be part of a team

Training for Creation Care leaders

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in Creation Care.
• Willingness to assist churches in environmentally friendly practices.
• Ability to work with a network of parish eco contacts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Creation Care team in environmentally friendly initiatives.
• Champion and disseminate information on the Eco Church scheme.
• Increase engagement within the community regarding creation care.

Skills

Involvement in Creation Care activity

Understanding of climate and biodiversity crisis

Knowledge of the theological grounding for creation care

Job description

Creation Care Champion

Are you passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team and support the Diocese of Exeter to equip churches to better care for creation.

What you’ll do :

Assist the creation care team in supporting churches to operate in a more environmentally friendly way. Championing the Eco Church scheme and other opportunities for churches to be missional through creation care. Assisting the creation care team with widening and maintaining a network of parish eco contacts and disseminating information to this network. Initially working across your own mission community, moving onto deanery, archdeaconry and diocese wide work as capacity allows and in discussion with the Creation Care Engagement Officer.

What we’re looking for :

• Already be involved in Creation Care activity in their own parish / mission community.
• Have a good understanding of the twin climate and biodiversity crisis.
• Have sound knowledge of the theological grounding for creation care.

What we offer :

• The opportunity to be part of a team and see positive change in our churches.
• Leader for Creation Care Training – click here for more information

Click here for the Role Description.

Click here for the Application Form.

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please complete a copy of the application form and apply to : click here to email our Eco Team.

Hours :

Various

Location :

Various with regular visits to the Diocesan Offices

Closing Date :

Ongoing

An informal interview will be required prior to starting in the role.

As a Diocese, we aim to represent the rich diversity of the community we serve. We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, differing abilities, identity and experience. We welcome all applications. Our church is for everyone and so is our workplace.