ABOUT AYCC

AYCC is Australia’s largest youth-run organisation, our mission is to build a movement of young people leading solutions to the climate crisis. AYCC achieves this mission by educating, inspiring and mobilising young people across the country. It is young Australians who will face the consequences of decisions made today and so AYCC’s vision is to deliver the short-term political impact and long-term cultural change needed for a safe climate future. AYCC’s work is grounded in values and principles of climate justice and building the power of those with the most at stake.

AYCC now has more than 100,000 members, nearly 100 local groups, and dozens of youth organisation partners. Since its founding in 2006, AYCC has become one of Australia’s most effective and efficient social change organisations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, people with disability & LGBTIQ+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re searching for individuals who:

• Have a strong understanding of climate change, and a commitment to the role of young people in tackling it;
• Have previous experience sitting on or reporting to a not-for-profit board and a strong knowledge of sound governance;
• An interest in taking on extra responsibility within the board, for example as Secretary or Deputy Chair;
• Knowledge of the AYCC and our activities, and;
• Are of any age (although half our board members must be under 30 when appointed, this is not a precondition for the role).

In particular, we are searching for new directors who have experience and skills in one or some of the following:

• Engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations or campaigns;
• Legal;
• Human resources, particularly conflict resolution and organisational culture;
• Community organising;
• Philanthropy and major donors.

A position description is attached.