ADVERT ID 97561 *
TechSpace Digital Project Officer
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Camara Education Ltd
FAO: HR
Address: Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Dublin 20
Address: Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Dublin 20
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Other Education
Date Posted:
Tue Jan 9 2018 16:19:37
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jan 26 2018
Commencement Date:
Mon Feb 19 2018
Status of Post:
Other
Number of Vacancies:
1
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POST DETAILS
Title:
TechSpace Digital Project Officer
Description:
Overview
Camara Education Ireland is a vibrant, award-winning social enterprise that aims to reform the education system and empower educators in less advantaged and under resourced communities to provide world class education to all.
As an education non-profit, we have worked with over 600 youth organisations, schools and community organisations to help them to integrate technology as a learning tool. Our customised solutions have helped over 2,000 educators to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to use digital and STEM tools to enhance their practice. Educators are equipped to inspire learners to master 21st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
We do this by delivering two programmes of work: the TechSpace Programme and the Schools & Community Programme.
A team of eight people work at Camara Education Ireland, the Irish education hub of the international development organisation Camara Education. The TechSpace Digital Project Officer role sits within Camara Ireland’s Education & Training function.
Application Process
Please include a Cover Letter with your CV to HR@camara.org outlining your relevant experience for this role and why you wish to work with Camara Education Ireland and the TechSpace Programme.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th January 2017.
Interviews are expected to take place within the following week.
The Role
The successful candidate will join the dedicated TechSpace Programme team within Camara Education Ireland and work alongside a national network of youth organisations and schools to deliver the unique creative education programme for young people.
The TechSpace Digital Project Officer will be responsible for the delivery of tailored TechSpace digital media trainings to youth workers across the TechSpace Network. The Network has over 130 educators in 80+ sites in youth organisations throughout the Republic of Ireland.
The role also provides ongoing creative and technical support. A key part of the role is to build the youth workers as a community of digital practitioners and help coordinate related activities and events, such as the Creative Tech Festival.
Key areas of responsibility are:
-Project Coordination: planning, managing, reporting and executing against a set of defined project deliverables and budget.
-Training Delivery: deliver TechSpace digital media training to youth workers in youth organisations and schools throughout Ireland
-Community Support: build the TechSpace Network of educators through the provision of needs based, creative and technical support to equip educators with the knowledge, confidence and skills to facilitate digital media projects with young people.
-Training Development: iterate training courses based on needs of participants
-Monitoring & Evaluation: implementation and reporting on funded project deliverables.
-Event Management: planning and coordination of opportunities for young people and educators including showcase events.
-Communications: coordinate all internal and external project communications on social media and online platforms.
Requirements:
Skills / Knowledge / Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree with ‘train the trainer’ and facilitation experience and/or 3+ years relevant experience delivering ‘train the trainer’ digital media education in youth settings.
-Experience facilitating young people in an after-school youth setting and/or in a voluntary or professional capacity.
-Experience delivering Constructivist, learning by doing and inquiry based models of learning.
-Motivated self-starter who takes ownership of and has proven track record of implementing projects to meet operational targets.
-Creative thinker and problem solver with the ability to be resourceful, think quickly, work flexibly, adapt to changing situations and has strong attention to detail.
-Strong technical skills across digital equipment and Adobe software, as well as other digital tools and creative softwares.
-Excellent communication skills with confidence to initiate in person contact with youth workers to build a community of digital youth work practitioners.
-Foster strong relationships with external funders and partners.
-Excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.
-Comfortable working with colleagues remotely located.
Desirable
-Prior experience of the TechSpace Programme and/or Adobe Youth Voices.
-Good knowledge of STEM, including 3D design and printing, and Maker activities.
-Passionate about supporting youth workers and educators to have access to learning opportunities that enhance young people’s learning experiences.
-Knowledge of international best practice resources and ideas in the fields of creative technology, STEM, education and youth development.
Role Specifics
-Full-time contract.
-The successful candidate must have own transport and a full driver's licence.
-Role requires regular travel throughout Ireland to deliver training and support.
-Travel and staff expenses are reimbursed in line with Camara’s relevant policy.
-The role will involve some flexibility in hours worked in order to meet project commitments, attend events and visit youth work organisations as necessary.
Are you Passionate about Camara’s Mission?
Working with Camara is more than just a job! Be part of a vibrant, expanding team that is
dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged communities around the world and make a real difference within a dynamic and innovative organisation.
These are the words that our people use to describe their careers with Camara:
‘Innovative. Open. Global. Flexible. A meaningful purpose.’
Our Values
Camara has four values that we demonstrate every day through our behaviour and that are the essence of Camara. When you represent Camara you will be expected to demonstrate these values:
● Committed: we deliver results.
● Caring: we care for our people and those we serve.
● Creative: we innovate to solve problems.
● Collaborative: we achieve more by working together.
Camara Education Ireland is a vibrant, award-winning social enterprise that aims to reform the education system and empower educators in less advantaged and under resourced communities to provide world class education to all.
As an education non-profit, we have worked with over 600 youth organisations, schools and community organisations to help them to integrate technology as a learning tool. Our customised solutions have helped over 2,000 educators to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to use digital and STEM tools to enhance their practice. Educators are equipped to inspire learners to master 21st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
We do this by delivering two programmes of work: the TechSpace Programme and the Schools & Community Programme.
A team of eight people work at Camara Education Ireland, the Irish education hub of the international development organisation Camara Education. The TechSpace Digital Project Officer role sits within Camara Ireland’s Education & Training function.
Application Process
Please include a Cover Letter with your CV to HR@camara.org outlining your relevant experience for this role and why you wish to work with Camara Education Ireland and the TechSpace Programme.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th January 2017.
Interviews are expected to take place within the following week.
The Role
The successful candidate will join the dedicated TechSpace Programme team within Camara Education Ireland and work alongside a national network of youth organisations and schools to deliver the unique creative education programme for young people.
The TechSpace Digital Project Officer will be responsible for the delivery of tailored TechSpace digital media trainings to youth workers across the TechSpace Network. The Network has over 130 educators in 80+ sites in youth organisations throughout the Republic of Ireland.
The role also provides ongoing creative and technical support. A key part of the role is to build the youth workers as a community of digital practitioners and help coordinate related activities and events, such as the Creative Tech Festival.
Key areas of responsibility are:
-Project Coordination: planning, managing, reporting and executing against a set of defined project deliverables and budget.
-Training Delivery: deliver TechSpace digital media training to youth workers in youth organisations and schools throughout Ireland
-Community Support: build the TechSpace Network of educators through the provision of needs based, creative and technical support to equip educators with the knowledge, confidence and skills to facilitate digital media projects with young people.
-Training Development: iterate training courses based on needs of participants
-Monitoring & Evaluation: implementation and reporting on funded project deliverables.
-Event Management: planning and coordination of opportunities for young people and educators including showcase events.
-Communications: coordinate all internal and external project communications on social media and online platforms.
Requirements:
Skills / Knowledge / Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree with ‘train the trainer’ and facilitation experience and/or 3+ years relevant experience delivering ‘train the trainer’ digital media education in youth settings.
-Experience facilitating young people in an after-school youth setting and/or in a voluntary or professional capacity.
-Experience delivering Constructivist, learning by doing and inquiry based models of learning.
-Motivated self-starter who takes ownership of and has proven track record of implementing projects to meet operational targets.
-Creative thinker and problem solver with the ability to be resourceful, think quickly, work flexibly, adapt to changing situations and has strong attention to detail.
-Strong technical skills across digital equipment and Adobe software, as well as other digital tools and creative softwares.
-Excellent communication skills with confidence to initiate in person contact with youth workers to build a community of digital youth work practitioners.
-Foster strong relationships with external funders and partners.
-Excellent organisational, time management and interpersonal skills.
-Comfortable working with colleagues remotely located.
Desirable
-Prior experience of the TechSpace Programme and/or Adobe Youth Voices.
-Good knowledge of STEM, including 3D design and printing, and Maker activities.
-Passionate about supporting youth workers and educators to have access to learning opportunities that enhance young people’s learning experiences.
-Knowledge of international best practice resources and ideas in the fields of creative technology, STEM, education and youth development.
Role Specifics
-Full-time contract.
-The successful candidate must have own transport and a full driver's licence.
-Role requires regular travel throughout Ireland to deliver training and support.
-Travel and staff expenses are reimbursed in line with Camara’s relevant policy.
-The role will involve some flexibility in hours worked in order to meet project commitments, attend events and visit youth work organisations as necessary.
Are you Passionate about Camara’s Mission?
Working with Camara is more than just a job! Be part of a vibrant, expanding team that is
dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged communities around the world and make a real difference within a dynamic and innovative organisation.
These are the words that our people use to describe their careers with Camara:
‘Innovative. Open. Global. Flexible. A meaningful purpose.’
Our Values
Camara has four values that we demonstrate every day through our behaviour and that are the essence of Camara. When you represent Camara you will be expected to demonstrate these values:
● Committed: we deliver results.
● Caring: we care for our people and those we serve.
● Creative: we innovate to solve problems.
● Collaborative: we achieve more by working together.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Apply To:
FAO: HR
Address: Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Dublin 20
Address: Chapelizod Industrial Estate, Dublin 20
County:
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