Local Committees
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Local Committees
Four Local Committees located in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Dunedin will deliver the 2021 Climate Challenge Conference programs in their cities. These committees are open to those age 13-22, though exceptions may be made. Applicants must be located in or near the city, and able to attend weekly meetings around the inner city, or agreed convenient location. If weekly travel poses a financial barrier the Climate Challenge may be able to support associated costs.
Each committee will be made up of eight local young people who will work together from March 2021 to August 2021 depending on the date of the cities conference. These roles have an average weekly time commitment of three hours independent work plus a weekly two hour meeting. Applicants must be able to commit to this for their term.
As per our Leadership for All philosophy previous leadership experience is not required for all roles.
Members of this committee will attend a three day hui during December in their city. This hui includes skill development workshops, planning, initial actions, and the opportunity to get to know other committee members. A mentor from a supporting organisation or the National Committee will provide support to committee members.
Applications close on the 1st of May. You may apply for more than one role. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to interview online soon after applications close.
Please contact nzclimatechallenge@gmail.com if you have any further questions.
Local Committees will be made up of members who represent the following roles:
Coordinator
The coordinator works to oversee the conference. They manage and support their team, ensuring deadlines are met and that committee members wellbeing is cared for. Coordinators are responsible for running weekly meetings and works with the National Committee to resource and answer the team’s questions. This individual should have proven communication and leadership skills.
Assistant coordinator
The assistant coordinator supports the Coordinator to oversee the conference and support the committee. The role of the assistant coordinator will vary, depending on the agreement they come to with the coordinator. It will include working with the coordinator on new ideas, working with committee members to support them to achieve their goals and managing the team when the coordinator is unavailable. It may also involve writing funding applications, and overseeing a specific working group. This team member should have proven communication and leadership skills.
Two Promotions Officers - School outreach
We are looking for two team members to work with local students and teachers to promote conferences within schools. This includes finding and selecting ambassadors, supporting them to promote the conferences and running reward evenings. This also involves working with teachers and schools to support their students to attend the conferences, and meeting with them at their schools. These members should have excellent online and in person communication skills.
Registrations and Promotions Officer - Social Media and Relationships with Organisations
This committee member also works to promote the conference, through planning and posting social media content regularly and working with local organisations to share this opportunity to youth in their networks. They are the point of contact for public enquiries and run the registration process. Organising for out of region students to attend the conference, including travel and accommodation. This role also includes funding applications. This Individual should have great logistical and communication skills.
Content Officer - Managing Speakers and MPs
This content officer designing the workshop program for the weekend with the conference vision in mind. They will work with the committee to find the most relevant and engaging New Zealand speakers and supporting them to deliver a fantastic speaker program. This member will also arrange for MPs to be part of the MP panel, and creating other memorable and innovative entertainment experiences for attendees through the program which may include art, dance or live music. This member should have great organisational skills, and creative flare. They will be working closely with the other Content Officer. Let us know what creative additions you would make to the Climate Challenge Conferences in your application.
Content Officer - Managing Workshops and Stalls
This content officer will design the workshop program for the weekend with the conference’s vision in mind. They will work with local organisations and facilitators to deliver top quality workshops which engage, inspire and up-skill attendees. This member will also work with organisations to create meaningful interactions with students through interactive stalls, and contribute to the entertainment aspects of the conference. This member should have great organisational skills, and creative flare. They will be working closely with the other Content Officer. Let us know what creative additions you would make to the Climate Challenge Conferences in your application.
Logistics Officer
The logistics officer manages physical and human resources to ensure the conferences run smoothly. This includes managing the venue, food, resources for workshops and conference volunteers. A large part of this role is seeking product sponsorships from local businesses, and leaves plenty of space for innovation and creativity.
Four Local Committees located in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Dunedin will deliver the 2021 Climate Challenge Conference programs in their cities. These committees are open to those age 13-22, though exceptions may be made. Applicants must be located in or near the city, and able to attend weekly meetings around the inner city, or agreed convenient location. If weekly travel poses a financial barrier the Climate Challenge may be able to support associated costs.
Each committee will be made up of eight local young people who will work together from March 2021 to August 2021 depending on the date of the cities conference. These roles have an average weekly time commitment of three hours independent work plus a weekly two hour meeting. Applicants must be able to commit to this for their term.
As per our Leadership for All philosophy previous leadership experience is not required for all roles.
Members of this committee will attend a three day hui during December in their city. This hui includes skill development workshops, planning, initial actions, and the opportunity to get to know other committee members. A mentor from a supporting organisation or the National Committee will provide support to committee members.
Applications close on the 1st of May. You may apply for more than one role. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to interview online soon after applications close.
Please contact nzclimatechallenge@gmail.com if you have any further questions.
Local Committees will be made up of members who represent the following roles:
Coordinator
The coordinator works to oversee the conference. They manage and support their team, ensuring deadlines are met and that committee members wellbeing is cared for. Coordinators are responsible for running weekly meetings and works with the National Committee to resource and answer the team’s questions. This individual should have proven communication and leadership skills.
Assistant coordinator
The assistant coordinator supports the Coordinator to oversee the conference and support the committee. The role of the assistant coordinator will vary, depending on the agreement they come to with the coordinator. It will include working with the coordinator on new ideas, working with committee members to support them to achieve their goals and managing the team when the coordinator is unavailable. It may also involve writing funding applications, and overseeing a specific working group. This team member should have proven communication and leadership skills.
Two Promotions Officers - School outreach
We are looking for two team members to work with local students and teachers to promote conferences within schools. This includes finding and selecting ambassadors, supporting them to promote the conferences and running reward evenings. This also involves working with teachers and schools to support their students to attend the conferences, and meeting with them at their schools. These members should have excellent online and in person communication skills.
Registrations and Promotions Officer - Social Media and Relationships with Organisations
This committee member also works to promote the conference, through planning and posting social media content regularly and working with local organisations to share this opportunity to youth in their networks. They are the point of contact for public enquiries and run the registration process. Organising for out of region students to attend the conference, including travel and accommodation. This role also includes funding applications. This Individual should have great logistical and communication skills.
Content Officer - Managing Speakers and MPs
This content officer designing the workshop program for the weekend with the conference vision in mind. They will work with the committee to find the most relevant and engaging New Zealand speakers and supporting them to deliver a fantastic speaker program. This member will also arrange for MPs to be part of the MP panel, and creating other memorable and innovative entertainment experiences for attendees through the program which may include art, dance or live music. This member should have great organisational skills, and creative flare. They will be working closely with the other Content Officer. Let us know what creative additions you would make to the Climate Challenge Conferences in your application.
Content Officer - Managing Workshops and Stalls
This content officer will design the workshop program for the weekend with the conference’s vision in mind. They will work with local organisations and facilitators to deliver top quality workshops which engage, inspire and up-skill attendees. This member will also work with organisations to create meaningful interactions with students through interactive stalls, and contribute to the entertainment aspects of the conference. This member should have great organisational skills, and creative flare. They will be working closely with the other Content Officer. Let us know what creative additions you would make to the Climate Challenge Conferences in your application.
Logistics Officer
The logistics officer manages physical and human resources to ensure the conferences run smoothly. This includes managing the venue, food, resources for workshops and conference volunteers. A large part of this role is seeking product sponsorships from local businesses, and leaves plenty of space for innovation and creativity.