Youth Engagement Officer
Quick answer
Marine Conservation Society is hiring a remote mid-level Youth Engagement Officer (UK-based) paying £26,358 - £31,132 to lead youth engagement activities and inspire young people to take action for the ocean.
- Role
- Youth Engagement Officer
- Organization
- Marine Conservation Society
- Location
- Home-based within the Central Belt of Scotland (with regular UK travel)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £26,358 - £31,132 pa
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Youth Engagement Officer role involves leading youth engagement activities, designing resources, and coordinating events to inspire young people to take action for the ocean. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £26,358 - £31,132 per annum.
What you'll do
- Lead youth engagement activity, inspiring young people aged 5-25 to connect with and take action for the ocean
- Design and deliver engaging resources, workshops, projects and events for young people
- Train and support staff, volunteers and group leaders while developing partnerships that extend the reach of our work
- Co-ordinate the Youth Ocean Network and Youth Advisory Panel, creating opportunities for young people to have a voice and get involved
- Establish and run an annual national youth engagement event
- Co-ordinate youth residentials with external partners
What it takes
- Experience designing and delivering youth engagement activity
- Experience planning and delivering outdoor, environmental or marine education sessions in a non-school setting
- Experience working directly with children and young people across a wide age range (5 to 25)
- Experience leading a cross-organisational project from planning through to delivery
- The ability to plan and deliver experiential learning sessions that work for mixed-age or mixed-ability audiences
- The ability to monitor and evaluate projects or programmes and use evidence to inform future planning and reporting
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, and extra closure days at Christmas, 8% employer pension contributions, sick pay at full pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half pay (after probation), flexible working and remote-first approach, health and wellbeing support, plus an employee assistance programme, a paid volunteering day to support a charity of your choice
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based within the Central Belt of Scotland, with regular UK travel.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £26,358 - £31,132 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in designing and delivering youth engagement activity, experience in planning and delivering outdoor, environmental or marine education sessions, and experience working directly with children and young people across a wide age range.
How do I apply?
You can apply via the button shown on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
Yes, the job is remote with a flexible working approach.
How to apply
Apply directly on Marine Conservation Society's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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