Education Officer

Agri Aware; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

20 days annual leave

Liaising with 75+ organisations

Job summary

Agri Aware is seeking an Education Officer to support the development and delivery of its primary and secondary school programmes. This role involves programme coordination, resource development and ensuring smooth operation of school activities, with hybrid work in Dublin 12.

You will work with teachers, funders and the Department of Education to create engaging lessons and materials for students.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a science-related discipline (agricultural science, human nutrition and/or environmental science).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of primary school programmes including Incredible Edibles, Safe Farm Futures and Come Farm With Me.
• Assist in the delivery of From Foal to Race and Environmental Innovators secondary school programmes.
• Develop and review educational content on the programmes annually, incorporating feedback and updates from teachers, funders of each programme and the Department of Education.
• Assist with co-ordination of and development of new agricultural education programmes.
• Research topics and prepare age appropriate lesson plans.
• Assist in the creation of educational resources for students.
• Supporting the Head of Education and Executive Director with proposals for new educational initiatives.
• Maintenance of educational programme budgets.
• Assist at Agri Aware events and workshops including giving informational talks and presentations, leading school groups and educating the general public on farming practices and the importance of farming.
• Organisation of primary school farm visits and tours to summer shows.
• Attendance at events as required with evening and weekend work. These will be compensated with time off in lieu.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Initiative

Experience with youth

Problem solving

Adaptability

Attention to detail

High energy

Education

Science-related degree (agricultural science / nutrition / environmental science)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Interested in working at Agri Aware?

If you are interested in making the next step in your career and you are passionate about agri-food education then we want to hear from you!

Job title: Education Officer

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Job Description: Education Officer

Job purpose – The Education Officer will assist with the development and delivery of the organisation’s primary and secondary school programmes. This role requires programme co-ordination, as well as educational resource development and delivery to ensure the smooth operation of school programmes.

Location:

Agri Aware follows a hybird wokring structure with both remote and in office work. The Agri Aware office is based at the Irish Farm Centre, Naas Rd, Drimnagh, Dublin 12. From time to time off-site work will occur in line with programme requirements and broader Agri Aware activity.

Key responsibilites:

• Assist in the delivery of primary school programmes including, Incredible Edibles, Safe Farm Futures and Come Farm With Me.
• Assist in the delivery of the From Foal to Race and Environmental Innovators secondary school programmes.
• Develop and review educational content on the programmes annually, incorporating feedback and updates from teachers, funders of each programme and the Department of Education.
• Assist with co-ordination of and development of new agricultural education programmes.
• Research topics and prepare age appropriate lesson plans.
• Assist in the creation of educational resources for students.
• Supporting the Head of Education and Executive Director with proposals for new educational initiatives.
• Maintenance of educational programme budgets.
• Assist at Agri Aware events and workshops including giving informational talks and presentations, leading school groups and educating the general public on farming practices and the importance of farming.
• Organisation of primary school farm visits and tours to summer shows.
• Attendance at events as required with evening and weekend work. These will be compensated with time off in lieu.
• Educated to degree level in a science related discipline (agricultural science, human nutrition and/or environmental science).
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work on your own initaitive.
• Experience working with young people and/or groups.
• Strong problem solving and adapdability skills.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• A genuine commitment to education and value of creating meaningful learning experience for students.
• Strong attention to detail in the development, review and continuous improvement of educational resources and programmes.

Desirable but not essential requirements:

• Primary school teaching experience.
• Fluent in Irish.
• Farming background or experience.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding and compliance.

What you will get:

• Hybrid working generally 2-3 days in office each week.
• 20 days annual leave with additonal days in lieu of weekend event work.
• Valuable experience in liaising with over 75 organisations in the broader agri-food sector.

Salary range: €38,803-€44,030 dependent on experience.