Resilient Byron is looking for Team Leaders to lead our thematic groups

Hello everyone,

Given the multiple crises that we face, Resilient Byron is expanding and we are seeking volunteers to lead the different thematic groups (food security, water security, energy security, housing security, health and well-being, and safety) to make sure change happens…

Volunteer Team Leader Role Description

Resilient Byron (RB) is a not for profit organisation which aims to create, support and nurture a Byron Shire that is regenerative for people and the natural environment and resilient to the diverse impacts of the climate emergency.

Our primary aims are to:

• Help communities and neighbourhoods develop their capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from crises and disasters,

• Increase social cohesion and regenerative capacity in the Byron shire and surrounds,

• Support social infrastructures and our local economy.

We have made substantial progress in establishing community and neighbourhood resilience groups with Team Leaders in place. 

We are now seeking Team Leaders who can help to develop resilience in the key thematic areas of risk associated with the climate emergency including food security, water security, energy security, housing security, health/well-being, and safety/emergency.

Initially this role will focus on building knowledge of existing resources across Byron Shire and will then expand to include attracting additional volunteers and leading initiatives to improve resilience in the specific area of risk. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Researching and building a database of existing organisations and initiatives across the shire

2. Driving awareness of Resilient Byron with each of these organisations and seeking opportunities for cooperation and leverage

3. Identifying gaps in resilience capabilities across the network of existing organisations

4. Seeking to attract and either lead or coordinate volunteer teams to initiate projects to address these gaps

5. Fostering cohesion, shared knowledge, resources etc. within key area of focus

6. Support fundraising for this area of focus

Terms

This role is voluntary. 

Hours, location and duration of term are flexible but the expectation is that the successful candidate will be able to commit to a minimum of half a day a week.

Key Competencies

• Some knowledge and/or previous experience in the chosen area of focus

• Effective communicator

• Ability to work with and successfully influence diverse stakeholders in the chosen area of focus 

• Self starter with track record of driving initiatives

• Highly passionate about resilience/regeneration in chosen area of focus

Expression of Interest

If interested in this role, please indicate

1. Your name, email address, phone number and suburb in which you live.

2. Explain in 250 words or less, your passion for taking up a role like this.

3. In 250 words or less, address your experience and knowledge with regards to the key responsibilities outlined above.

4. In 250 words or less, address where you fit with regards to the key competencies outlined above.

5. Is there anything else you would like to share? 

Please send your Expression of Interest to: info@resilientbyron.org before the 5th of August.

We look forward to creating a resilience and regeneration movement across the Byron Shire (and surrounds) together!