Education and Outreach Officer

Role Overview

AmuGreen & MyGug invite applications for the role of Education Outreach Officer to spearhead the expansion of the MyGug in Schools programme across Ireland. This is a valuable career opportunity for a graduate aiming to establish a professional path integrating education with sustainability, climate technology, and the emerging bioeconomy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Forge and maintain effective connections with schools, educators, student groups, and wider educational communities.
• Assist educational institutions in incorporating MyGug as an interactive tool for learning.
• Conduct workshops and hands-on sessions for both teachers and pupils.
• Create educational materials such as lesson plans, activity packs, and project outlines centered on MyGug.
• Support MyGug's application across varied subjects including Agricultural Science, Biology, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Home Economics, Horticulture, and Environmental Studies.
• Guide schools in launching comprehensive food waste reduction, circular economy, and sustainability initiatives.
• Advise educators on project-based and interdisciplinary instructional methods using MyGug.
• Promote the exchange of best practices among program participants.
• Gather and analyze feedback to evaluate the programme's educational and environmental impact.
• Represent the organization at relevant events focusing on education, climate change, and sustainability.
• Contribute actively to the national scale-up and refinement of the MyGug in Schools programme.

Candidate Profile

• A deep commitment to climate action and positive environmental change.
• Energetic, responsive, and effective communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with proven ability in project management.
• Creative and proactive, eager to assume responsibility and innovate.
• A genuine passion for sustainability, climate change, and the bioeconomy.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Ireland to engage directly with schools.

Educational Requirements

A Level 8 degree or its equivalent in fields such as Primary or Secondary Education, Environmental Science, Sustainability Studies, Biology, Agricultural Science, STEM Engineering, Horticulture, or related disciplines.

Experience and Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in education, outreach, community engagement, or STEM/environmental programmes is highly valued.
• Comfort and experience working with students, teaching teams, school systems, and community/stakeholder groups.
• Outstanding communication and presentation capabilities to convey technical and scientific ideas clearly.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach.

Compensation and Working Conditions

The position is offered on a fixed-term contract basis at a starting salary ranging from €25,000 to €32,000 dependent on experience, with prospects for salary growth and potential transition to a permanent role as the programme expands. Hybrid work arrangement combines remote working with scheduled onsite visits to schools throughout Ireland. Candidates residing anywhere in Ireland are encouraged to apply.

Application Details

Please submit a CV and a cover letter by 28th August 2026, 5pm.