Heritage Co-ordinator
| Title: | Heritage Co-ordinator |
| Salary: | £14,000 - £15,000 pro rata |
| Location: | Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Nr Hertford |
| Closing Date: | 15 February 2008 |
| Fixed Term 3-5 days / week on a monthly rota | |
This is a part-time 3-5 days / week on a monthly rota contract and an ideal position for someone interested in environmental education and the ancient Celtic culture.
The main aim of this role is to co-ordinate the heritage education programme for schools and visitors at Celtic Harmony Camp.
Celtic Harmony Camp is an Iron Age village located in an outdoor woodland setting, established to promote a better understanding of the natural world through the ancient Celtic culture.
The schools programme involves tasks as varied as leading a group of school children to grind grain on quern stones to restocking materials and supervising the trainee education officers.
The visitor programme involves welcoming visitors and leading a range of ancient craft activities to provide a unique Ôhands-onÕ experience of life in Celtic times.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of Camp for School day
- Ensure all Activity Areas prepared and well stocked
- Check & repair / replace educational tools daily
- Lead craft activities such as grinding grain on quern stones or weaving on looms
- Provide Storytelling to end the day
- Communication with teachers during the day
- Tidying Camp & preparation for next day
- Stock check of materials and First Aid equipment
- Maintenance of facilities: roundhouses, toilets and hand washing
- Check Stock Craft Shop
- Supervise & Co-ordinate trainee education officers
- Develop new educational activities
- Report to Education Manager
Requirements: Own transport necessary, experience in working with children in an outdoor setting and good organizational and communication skills.
Work is rota based and will include some weekends.
Benefits include good training and future possibilities of development in an enthusiastic and friendly team. Celtic Harmony is an equal opportunities employer.
Celtic Harmony is a non-for-profit and an 'Investor in People' organisation.
Please complete the application form and send to clare@celticharmony.org
