The Diversity Coordination team will be comprised of at least 2 persons (coordinators) who are themselves eligible for a diversity stipend and have interest and motivation to attract and support projects and individuals in this theme of work. The coordinator will work alongside the Next Steps Project Manager (who is paid through their role budget line).
Your experience in the International Permaculture CoLab, in the Permaculture movement and previous relevant work experience is desired please tell us about these in your application.
This opening is for the Diversity & Decolonization Community Pot Coordinator(s).
We anticipate this position will be paid on an hourly basis on an equitable wage rate and will require 15 – 20 hours time from March to December 2025.
The positions will be active until the Diversity Community Pot is exhausted .
Read the full policy here to understand how this Community Pot works before making your application.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support groups & individuals to apply for a diversity grant / stipend
- Encourage applications for the grant and stipend by communicate with CoLab members about the potential of this grant /stipend
- Review applications for completion upon submission within 48 hours (2 working days)
- Forward applications to the #next-steps-channel along with up-to-date % of pot remaining and % of total pot that this application represents for e.g. 1000GBP 20% of total fund, 80% remaining to be allocated
- Alert applicant of any pending clarifying questions / objections
- Link successful applicants / contributors with the project manager for set up
- Report to the community in #next-steps-project any issues that arise
- Provide and pass on feedback of this process in order to improve it
- Make a commitment not to disclose details about personal circumstances applicants might share.
- Follow up with contributors to complete the end of year report
- Use Leantime to manage tasks and log hours worked
The Next Steps Project Manager will be on hand to provide induction training and ongoing support.
How to Apply for this position
- Read this document well from beginning to end and ask questions is anything is unclear.
- Record a short video (not more than 5 minutes) outlining who you are and your relevant experience and one of the following:
- In a nutshell – What is the Diversity & Decolonisation Community Pot?
- Give 1 example of a possible Grant and 1 example of a possible Stipend
- Post your video with a short text in the Recruitment thread for this position on the #next-steps-project channel for this position include a link to your LinkedIN profile.
Deadline for Applications: 30th April 2025
Recruitment Process: All applications will be visible to all CoLab members. They will be able to comment and ask question of candidates within two week of the application deadline. There may be a recorded informal interview in this period.
Onboarding for the role will be conducted during the first 2 weeks of after appointment.