Application deadline: July 1st, 2018
Join the Earth Guardians movement as Country Crew Director in Africa, and get the opportunity to be part of a global environment protection movement and impact your community.
Earth Guardians began as an accredited high school in Maui, Hawaii in 1992, focusing on environmental awareness and action in its core curriculum. Students studied the history of social movements and took action to restore sandalwood forests and shut down the toxic practice of burning sugar cane. The school became recognized throughout the Hawaiian Islands and beyond, with the Dalai Lama presenting the Children’s Torch of Hope to twenty-five Earth Guardian students.
Seeking the need to empower more youth prompted Earth Guardians to relocate to Colorado in 1997 and engage more young people in programs and amplify their voices. Earth Guardians began teaching youth on the subject of political action and activism, advocating for the municipalization of Boulder ‘s energy grid, and helping to achieve a moratorium on fracking. Earth Guardians received a great deal of attention for their local actions, allowing the organization to expand into national and international regions.
With the help of thousands of people on six continents, Earth Guardians has given youth a voice and leadership opportunities to create measurable change in their communities. Earth Guardians is developing the resources to build a stronger collaborative network and cultivate this broad wave of youth engagement across the world.
As such, EARTH GUARDIANS AFRICA invites you to join the movement. We are currently accepting applications for Country Crew Directors from every African Country. Please read below for eligibility requirements.
Eligibility for Earth Guardians Africa Country Crew Director Position :
1. Resident in one of the African countries
2. Be between 15 and 30 years old
3. Speak French and / or English
4. Have an unwavering passion for environmental and climate issues
5. Able to work remotely with access to internet
6. Available at least 15 hours a month
7. Have the ability to lead a team
8. Remain up to date on current global issues
Roles & Responsibilities :
1. Working alongside the Earth Guardians Regional Crew Director, who will support you and your localized efforts
2. Create and unify Crews in your country
3. Serve as the point person for Crews in your country, answering questions and / or connecting them with the Earth Guardians Regional Crew Director for support
4. Participate in a monthly call with Earth Guardians Africa Headquarters and fellow National Coordinators from other African countries
5. Design, promote and lead one year of Earth Guardians Africa Protect Our Future Campaign and Crew programs
6. Write a monthly blog capturing your work for the month with pictures of you and your crew, or crews, in your country to be posted on the Earth Guardian website and Facebook pages
7. Adhere to Communication protocols as outlined in Communications Agreement
Benefits :
1. Possibilities to Receive Speakers / Facilitation / Leadership Training
2. Support from Earth Guardians Africa Regional Crew Director
3. Elevate Professional Profiles, Training and Expertise
4. Opportunity to be elected to the Regional Youth Council and the Earth Guardians International Youth Council
5. Opportunities to get support from Earth Guardians to attend summits and conferences
6. Potential to receive financial grants from Earth Guardians and partners for your local projects.
