EOI Activist Skills Collective Volunteer - Trainers and Facilitators
Job No:
AIA243
Location:
Multiple positions for any community across Australia
We invite you to submit an expression of interest for a new and exciting national activist team we are forming. We are seeking experienced trainers and group facilitators with a passion for defending human rights to join the training element of the Activist Skills Collective.
The Activist Skills Collective program aims to build a training team that involves current Amnesty leaders with skills expertise, to form a collective who provide activists with a range of skill-sharing opportunities including:
- Discussion groups
- Training webinars
- Training workshops
- Skill-share events
We see the collective being responsible for building the human rights movement by identifying and providing skills development opportunities and connections for activists and the wider human rights community.
We have a new suite of skills development resources that you would use to run discussion groups, workshops, training, skill-share events both online and in person (where possible) across Australia.
You will be led by the national Activist Skills Collective Program Coordinator and Training Facilitator working collaboratively with the Development Organiser and a peer-to-peer skills coach as we learn from each other along the way.
Learning opportunities in this team:
- Refine your communication and interpersonal skills
- Gain project management and community organising skills
- Build your understanding of skill-sharing provision
- Build on your team and event coordination skills
- Experience working nationally across a large international human rights organisation
- Improve understanding of international human rights issues and campaigns
If you would like to submit an Expression of Interest for this role, please submit a current CV which covers your background and experience relevant to the role and a short cover letter addressing the following Selection Criteria:
- Experience as an activist
- Previous experience in education, training, tutoring, performance, or group facilitation particularly with adults
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate to external and internal stakeholders
- Experience working with volunteers/activists
- Experience volunteering or working with a community organisation
- Ability to work within a team environment and independently
- Commitment to Amnesty International human rights principles
- Positive, proactive and reliable
Please submit your interest by applying below, applications close on Monday 5pm (AEST) 3rd August 2020. It is expected that the selection will be finalised by the end of August 2020. The successful candidates should expect to commence their role in early September 2020. All applicants will be advised of the outcome.
This opportunity within Amnesty International Australia is on a volunteer and unpaid basis. There is no intention to enter into an employment or legal relationship by either party in fulfilment of the duties as specified in this position description. By applying for this opportunity you agree to the above.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at Amnesty
We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of our work, community and partner relationships. We want people to achieve their full potential, which will positively impact on our work and the communities in which we operate. At AI Australia, our values empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment. We are a movement of people from all walks of life around the world. We intend to actively contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive team
