Community Climate Action Officer

Description:

Limerick City and County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Community Climate Action Officer may be filled throughout the lifetime of the panel.
The Community Climate Action Officer within Limerick City and County Council, will be a core resource requirement for local authorities to lead on climate action, the successful candidate playing a key role in advocating for climate action and sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with local communities to promote local positive climate action as supported by the Climate Action Fund programme.

The Community Climate Action Officer will be involved with assisting and motivating communities, PPNs or businesses to identify relevant projects/initiatives, which will contribute to meeting Ireland’s climate targets and building awareness of the climate impact.

The Community Climate Action Officer will be required to work with other departments within the Council, to build relationships with citizens in the community, publicise events, making people aware of new initiatives and provide information that may be required to fully avail of the Council’s wide range of services in relation to climate action.

The Community Climate Action Officer will be required to initiate expressions of interest for funding, evaluate the eligibility of applications and play a key role in partnering with communities / PPNs whose projects were successful in receiving funding. The development of progress reports and overseeing expenditure are also key components of the role.
The successful candidate will have the ability, drive and vision to engage and support the public to take climate action. They will support to empower those beginning and those already participating in climate action.