Project Rewild is a non profit Community Interest Company (CIC). We are part of our local community in Hastings and the surrounding area, we love and care about our home and want to support our community. If anyone feels drawn to join us and support our local community and natural spaces please contact us.

Current positions available.

Position Available: Director of Project Rewild CIC

Location: Hastings.
Commitment: Approximately 2 hours a week + 4 Board meetings per year.
Type: Volunteer position.

Project Rewild is a thriving nature-based non-profit community group in Hastings, dedicated to reconnecting people with nature and improving the lives of our community members. We are currently seeking two new directors to join our board and help us further our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Director, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our organisation by:

• Moving the Project Forward: Guide the direction of our initiatives to best serve our community.

• Defining Policies: Collaborate with fellow directors to set policies that align with community needs and long-term objectives.

• Monitoring Performance: Regularly assess the CIC's progress toward its goals and suggest improvements.

• Maintaining Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulatory requirements.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Community-Oriented: A passion for supporting and enhancing the local community.

• Nature Advocate: A commitment to reconnecting people with nature and promoting environmental stewardship.

• Skills and Experience: Relevant expertise or experience that can contribute to the strategic direction of our CIC (See below)

• Time Commitment: A few hours each week to dedicate to board activities and initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Be part of a mission that aims to rewild both people and natural spaces.

• Community Impact: Help improve the lives of those in our community through nature-based projects and initiatives.

• Collaborative Environment: Work with like-minded individuals who share a commitment to making a positive impact.

Desirable Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates with any of the following skills and experience:

• Experience on Boards or Committees: Familiarity with governance and strategic decision-making.

• Marketing Skills: Ability to promote our initiatives and engage the community effectively.

• Accounts or Finance: Understanding of financial management and budgeting processes.

• Policy Writing: Skills in drafting policies that align with community needs and regulatory requirements.

• Bid Writing for Funds: Experience in writing successful funding applications to secure financial support.

• Business Networking: Ability to build relationships with local businesses and organisations for collaboration.

• Management: Experience in managing teams or projects, ensuring effective operations.

• Knowledge of or Experience in Nature-Based Education: Understanding of educational programs that connect people with nature.

If you possess any of these skills, we encourage you to apply! Your expertise can make a significant impact on our mission at Project Rewild CIC.

If you’re interested in applying or would like more information, please contact Luke and Polly at: info@projectrewild.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

Mentors.

WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY HIRING NEW PAID STAFF. BUT FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US TO DISCUSS GETTING INVOLVED IN THE FUTURE OR VOLUNTEERING.

When we do look for staff, we need experienced and skilled outdoor learning practitioners. We need group leaders and support staff to help us deliver on our growing vision.

Work could include:

·        Children's outdoor learning and play groups in school holidays and after school

·        Outdoor alternative education groups during term time

·        Adult skill-based workshops

·        Adult mental health and wellbeing groups

·        Community groups including seasonal celebrations

All our work takes place outdoors and includes the following areas:

·        Woodland groups (Bushcraft, foraging, cooking, forest school, fireside celebrations etc.)

·        Beach groups (fishing, beach craft, coastal foraging, beach school, sea swimming etc)

·        Growing food (community allotments, permaculture, cooking, wellbeing groups, alternative education etc.)

·        Greenspaces (hiking, exploration, East hill, marsh lands, community greenspaces etc.)

·        In Schools (alternative outdoor education, forest school, food growing etc.)

Positions:

Group leaders: We look for the best outdoor group leaders to help us expand our work. We need individuals to have experience of leading groups of children and or adults outside in all weathers. Candidates will need a good practical outdoor skill set and ability to hold space safely. You will need to manage staff and volunteers, as well as organising and leading activities.

Support staff: We need staff to support the organisation and delivery of a range of outdoor learning groups. Previous outdoor learning experience Is preferable. Helpful qualifications and experience in the following would be helpful:

·        Forest school

·        Bushcraft or other skill based outdoor learning

·        Teaching / mentoring

·        Working with children in schools, youth groups etc.

Volunteers: We also need volunteers to support our work. An interest in outdoor learning is needed and the ability to work outside in all weathers. Experience of working with people is preferable. If being outside is not your thing we also need admin, marketing and funding support as we grow. If you have experience and skills to share in these areas please do get in touch

All positions will initially be on a self-employed basis. We cannot guarantee a set number of hours at present, but we do have lots of opportunities for growth and the right candidates have the potential to create lots of exciting work opportunities with us.

Young Mentors: For young people aged 14-18 years. More information on our Young Mentor Programme can be found here.

Rates of pay are variable depending on the group, but we do pay staff very fairly.

All positions are subject to safeguarding and DBS checks.

TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT US WITH A COPY OF YOUR CV.