Pitchandikulam Forest is looking for an environmental educator with a background in environmental sciences, biology, ecology, sustainability or related disciplines to deliver our holistic environmental education programmes.
Role
The educator will anchor education programmes in Pitchandikulam. S/he is also be expected to participate in trips and visits to our other centres at Nadakuppam, Kadapakkam and Chennai. A key focus will be to instill awareness and interest in nature and its protection through hands-on, experiential learning and creative teaching methods!
Specific tasks include but not limited to:
- Leading environmental education programmes in Pitchandikulam for Auroville Schools. Modules will include, amongst others; watersheds, birds, butterflies, reforestation and restoration, tropical dry evergreen forest, medicinal plants and mangroves
- Development of new training material
- Supporting nature club networks in which students will be encouraged to share their knowledge and observations between themselves and other schools.
- Field explorations and nature trails
- Rural urban exchange programme between environment centres
- Coordination and participation in residential trips to other parts of the Kaluveli bioregion
- Reporting on activities
Personal attributes
- Passionate and knowledgeable about the environment and environmental issues
- Should enjoy working with children and community groups
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to travel for field trips/visits to other schools in the bioregion
- Creative and willing to think outside the box.
- Willing to collaborate and foster excellent relations with Pitchandikulam Forest and our other Centres
- Self-motivated and willing to carry out some tasks independently
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills. Knowledge of Tamil desirable
How to Apply
Please apply via email (pitchandikulam.outreach@auroville.org.in) attaching your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are applying to the role and what ideas you have for delivering the environmental education programme. Email subject line should be marked ‘Environmental education job application’. Closing date 15 September 2018.