Eco-congregation England and Wales is inviting applications for the post of National Co-ordinator, as the current co-ordinator will be moving on to pastures new.

Appointment:

Eco-congregation Co-ordinator England & Wales

 It is an exciting time to be equipping the churches to rise to the challenge of climate change and of caring for God’s world. Eco-congregation England & Wales is seeking to recruit a part-time (2 days per week) co-ordinator to oversee the programme.

Providing the most comprehensive resources for churches, Eco-congregation seeks to encourage congregations to weave environmental issues and care for creation into every aspect of the life of the church. 

Working with key people in the denominations, and in other NGOs, the co-ordinator will spread the word about the programme, whilst providing help and support to churches engaging in the process. The co-ordinator will have a good working knowledge of the issues, be prepared to ensure the running of the programme through office based work, and seek to grow the programme through overseeing the development of the resources. 

Please send a CV to:

Steve Hughes

A Rocha UK

18/19 Avenue Road

Southall

Middlesex

UB1 3BL 

Closing date: 5th January 2009

Eco-Congregation Co-ordinator

Personal qualities sought:

 A creative self-starter with a calling actively to promote environmental issues through the Christian community.

Job Specifications

Competencies

·  Project development and management skills

·  Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

·  IT and web literate

·  Project budget skills

Knowledge

·  Knowledge of environmental (sustainability and local environmental quality) issues

·  Knowledge of theology

·  Educated to degree standard or equivalent

·  Awareness of denominational and ecumenical structures and networks

Experience

·  Track record of working in local community groups, the voluntary sector or churches

·  Familiarity of working within denominational and ecumenical networks and sensitivity to different perspectives

·  Experience of environmental issues/projects

 Other

·  Willingness to work in and out of office hours (evenings and weekends)·  Willingness to travel across England if possible by public transport

·  Willingness to be a member of the ARUK staff team and work flexibly to support and deliver a variety of initiatives

Tasks

Management

 ·  Manage the database of Eco-congregation contacts

·  respond to enquiries for information

·  respond to registrations

·  enable assessments for Awards

·  organise the rewriting of the modules (some funding received, more to be sought)

·  resource others to speak/run workshops on Eco-congregation

·  respond to press/media enquiries

·  manage, update and develop the Eco-congregation website and enable a web-based church community

·  manage and develop the Eco-congregation Project (work plan with targets)

·  assist in the development of funding proposals both for module rewrites and the programme generally

·  develop a management plan with targets

 Networking 

·  collaborate with Eco-congregation Co-ordinators in Scotland and Ireland

·  relate to the CTBI Environmental Issues Network and other appropriate organisations and officers

 Advocacy

 · Raise awareness of the importance of environmental issues and the value of Eco-congregation to help churches green their life and mission

·  Maintain and develop relationships with national and regional denominational personnel and networks to deepen the ownership of Eco-Congregation by churches

·  Collaborate with other Christian environmental projects/organisations, especially A Rocha, Christian Ecology Link, Conservation Foundation and Operation Noah

· maintain contact with development agencies eg Christian Aid on use of Eco-congregation programme

 Budget 

Salary, excluding on costs                                       £8000                     

Travel                                                                     £1000

Office costs (phone, stationery, photocopying etc)   £3000

Advertising and publicity                                         £2000

Postage                                                                  £1300

Contingency                                                             £100 Total                                                                     £15400   

Additional information 

Desk space is currently located at the Arthur Rank Centre. However, this is not set in stone.

The Co-ordinator would need:

·  broadband access to the internet

·  telephone line

·  access to photocopier

·  space to store resources and office essentials

·  access to post office

This could be at home, although based with a sympathetic organization would be preferable.