Job Description

To be considered for this position, please apply via our career portal here: https://www.uwcsea.edu.sg/uwcsea-careers/educational-support-roles/posts-educational-suppor-role-default-page/~board/educational-support-roles/post/environmental-sustainability-technician UWCSEA has a vacancy for an Environmental Sustainability Technician at its Dover campus to join in August 2023. The successful applicant will enjoy implementing and managing a wide variety of biodiversity and sustainability projects with students and staff. They will be creative, adaptive, life-long learners keen to investigate and implement solutions. They will build community connections within and beyond UWCSEA with organisations such as NParks to help understand environmental issues in our community. The successful applicant will report to the Head of Environmental Sustainability and work closely with other leaders and teachers across the campus. By applying for this job, you are committed to meet the vaccination requirement by the Singapore Government. You may refer to https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination-requirements-as-a-condition-for-mom-passesfor the latest requirement Main Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development of the Green Heart (sustainability zone on campus) for teaching and learning
• Work with others to create transformational learning opportunities for students e.g setting up a new butterfly garden and learning the life cycle of insects with Primary students
• Support sustainability projects on the campus
• Maintain and upkeep campus biodiversity and ecosystem such as caring for Campus chickens and bees, and help to maintain healthy and thriving plants in the Green heart
• Coordinate the use of Green Heart resources and facilities and provide assistance and advice in meeting the practical needs of the curriculum around environmental sustainability
• Help to prepare Environmental Sustainability teaching resources, equipment and outdoor learning spaces for sessions with students
• Organise, manage and maintain outdoor sustainability learning spaces (including Green Heart) and their resources and schedules including maintenance, repair, pest management and irrigation system monitoring
• Maintain a high level of safety standards in line with health and safety guidelines
• Compile orders, manage deliveries, distribution and storage of materials for sustainability projects
• Identify, track and report data connected to environmental sustainability projects

Person Specifications

• Minimum Certificate / Diploma in an ES related discipline e.g. Plant Biology, Agricultural science, Permaculture, Environmental education
• Preferably with 2 years of relevant experience in a practical environmental sustainability position
• Passionate about environmental sustainability
• Motivated self-starter, curious, willing to learn, resourceful, assertive and able to work independently and flexibly
• Experience working with young people is a distinct advantage.
• Enthusiasm for working with young people is essential.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills - to work with people from diverse cultures effectively and respectfully
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Mac platform and Google Suite
• Contribute towards a positive working environment by working in a lively team
• Able to work outdoors and within physically demanding and dynamic operating systems

Application Apply via our job portal by Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:59pm Singapore Time. UWCSEA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks. UWCSEA is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity. Job Type: Full-time Application Deadline: 16/05/2023
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2023