Environmental Arts Workshop Facilitator, Reverse Garbage

This role is for people who are passionate about educating people on issues of sustainability and the environment, done here via the Reverse Garbage eco-art workshop program. The workshop and visual arts program uses Reverse Garbage materials to encourage the creative and practical re-use of salvaged resources. The position consists of approx two to three days running workshops for schools, community groups and festivals both on and off site and an additional day undertaking preparation, planning and administrative tasks. Applicants will also be required to work one Saturday/month on a rotating roster in sorting, on sales or undertaking workshops at weekend events, as well as participate in other work of the co-operative.

Location: Brisbane & Gold Coast, Qld.
Salary: Permanent Part Time.
Applications close: Monday 23 July.
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