COORDINATOR

Part-Time – Contractor Role, Maternity Cover

Start Date: Immediate start
Contract Type: Freelance (contractor must invoice; this is not a PAYE role)
Duration: 1st September 2025 - 30th June 2026 (maternity cover). There may be a possibility to extend or expand the role beyond this period, subject to funding availability.
Fee: €25–€40 per hour 
Time Commitment: Approx. 2.5 to 4 days per week, to be agreed based on experience, interest, and availability
Location: Remote (anywhere in Ireland). In-person or school events will be required.
Working Hours: Flexible, though some evening/weekend availability is needed to align with the teaching schedules of the coordinating team.

The Irish Schools Sustainability Network (ISSN) is seeking to recruit a Coordinator (part-time, freelance, maternity cover) to help lead and support the work of a growing grassroots education network that connects students and teachers committed to sustainability, climate, and nature in schools across Ireland.

This is a dynamic and varied role, ideal for someone who is organised, self-directed, and passionate about embedding sustainability into education. The ISSN Coordinator will play a central role in maintaining the day-to-day running of the network, supporting flagship programmes like the Climate and Nature Summit and Student Ambassador Programme, and helping to grow ISSN’s communications, outreach, and partnerships.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, experience in coordinating people and projects, and a deep interest in sustainability, nature, or global citizenship education. Familiarity with schools and the education sector in Ireland is a distinct advantage.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are strongly encouraged.

Apply with your CV and short cover letter to: irishschsusty@gmail.com

Please see Job Description attached below.