The Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) Recent Job Opportunity

The Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) is seeking a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic candidate to run its environmental education programme in the Cederberg and surrounds (Wupperthal, Clanwilliam, Citrusdal, Op-die Berg, Piketberg).

Job Title: Environmental Educator
Job Location: Cederberg
Start date: July 2019 with a 6-month training/probation period, part of which will be spent in Cape Town.
Position Type: Full-time position, two years’ contract

Salary: R180 000 per annum

The position requires a diligent, self-motivated and practical person with the relevant field experience to inspire and educate a variety of audiences including children and adults. The position will be based in the Cederberg so the candidate should be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities:

• Engage youth, teachers and the public to raise awareness for leopard conservation and other
• environmental matters
• Plan and conduct presentations, school day trips, school holiday programmes, and eco-clubs
• Plan and conduct overnight camps with school groups (camp duration: two to three nights)
• Market CLT education programme at schools and recruit new schools into the programme
• Develop curriculum-based resources (lesson material and activities)
• Establish and foster relationships with environmental education project partners and sponsors
• and other stakeholders
• Seek new funding opportunities
• Compile project stats for donor feedback reports
• Compile project news articles for social media and website
• Monthly report writing
• Assist with project vehicle maintenance
• General administration tasks and support Environmental Education Coordinator with project logistics

Requirements:

• Tertiary level qualification relevant to Nature Conservation, Conservation Biology or PGCE (with strong Life Sciences background)
• Knowledge of biodiversity and geology of the Western Cape
• Minimum of two years’ relevant work experience
• Teaching and/or guiding experience beneficial
• Valid driving license and an exemplary driving record (willing to acquire Code 10/ C1 driving license and PrDP)
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English is essential with knowledge of an African language desirable
• Current first-aid qualification
• Must be fit to be able to lead group activities (i.e. hiking in rugged mountainous terrain)
• A diligent, self-motivated and practical person with the relevant field experience to inspire and educate a variety of audiences including children and adults
• Communicator with great interpersonal and leadership skills
• Passion for conservation and committed to inspiring others to conserve and appreciate nature
• Self-confidence
• Positive mentorship skills
• Ability to take initiative and drive tasks
• Practical campsite experience and ability to conduct maintenance tasks with equipment and vehicles
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team
• Reliable and committed to the success of the programmes
• Well organised, resourceful and good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well in a deadline-driven work environment
• Be prepared to work flexible hours and on weekends

To apply

Submit your CV together with a motivational letter (no certificates required at this stage) to Hadley Lyners, Education Project Coordinator at [email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 14 June, 2019