Please find below a list of TTB's current voluntary vacancies:

TTB Shop staff - email

PAID PART TIME POST FOR LOCAL PERSON INTERESTED IN WASTE PREVENTION.

Waste Prevention Advisor for the Low Carbon Zone

see below

NEW, PAID from the Future Jobs Fund! if you are on Job Seekers Allowance

  • TTB Shop Manager and Assistant Coordinator
  • Brixton Pound Project Manager
  • Remade in Brixton Outreach and Publicity Manager

see below

Food Group Coordinators and a variety of other roles and one-off tasks

Please click here for the Food and Growing Group tasklist to see what is available (a spreadsheet should open in your browser) - email

Reskilling Coordinator - email

Members of Welcoming Team - email

Film Showing Coordinator - email

Directors for Brixton Pound Community Interest Company visit the Brixton Pound website for details and sign up on this online form

Brixton Pound Project Manager - email

Vacancy Details

TTB Shop staff

TTB with other Brixton community groups has got a shop space in the Granville Arcade (Brixton Village) with a room above. It is Unit 6, enter by the left-hand entrance from Coldharbour Lane and it is the third shop on the left, next door to Remade in Brixton.

  • Volunteers to staff the space on a flexible rota.
  • Volunteers to do active outreach to Brixton people and communties to get them to visit the shop.

It will be open most of normal shop hours offering information about TTB's activities, exhibition space to illustrate projects, selling books and other resources such as low energy light bulbs and draught strip material, lending smart meters, giving access to the TTB library of books and papers, welcoming people and encouraging them to get active with TTB and in their own communities.

email info[at]transitiontownbrixton.org with COMMUNITY SHOP in the subject line

PAID ROLES

Brixton Low Carbon Zone* Waste Prevention Adviser

(* Low Carbon Zone includes the central Brixton business district and market, Loughborough, Hertford and Canterbury Gardens estates)

Part-time, 20 hours per week, £8,000-8,980 pa (depending on experience) Based at 185-205 Shakespeare Road, London SE24 0PZ

Funded from Lambeth Council’s Low Carbon Zone (LCZ) grant, this is a new opportunity for a fixed contract until March 2012. The aim of this new post is to:

  • increase environmental sustainability and reduce the overall carbon footprint of the Brixton Low Carbon Zone (LCZ)
  • work in the community within the Brixton LCZ to increase participation in waste prevention, reuse, recycling and composting schemes.
  • assist in the delivery of projects which lead to improvements in the quality of life of residents and contribute to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Lambeth.
  • influence behavioural change through education and promotion.

The successful candidate will have:

an intimate knowledge of the Brixton LCZ, including the issues and pressures facing residents

  • a literate and fluent command of English language
  • a basic knowledge of Lambeth waste and recycling services offered within the Brixton LCZ
  • knowledge of waste prevention and wider environmental issues
  • excellent communication skills and experience in engaging with the wider community

This post will be overseen by Lambeth Council’s Low Carbon Zone Project Team and will be managed and supervised by London Community Resource Network and Remade in Brixton.

For more information please download:

Waste Prevention Adviser Job Information Pack (includes Introduction, Job Description, Person Specification)

To apply, please send a covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience together with your CV either by email or post.

Enquiries and applications by email to: info@lcrn.org.uk or by post to: LCRN, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, LONDON, N1 6HT Tel: 020 7324 4690

Closing Date: Monday 1 March 2010, 17.00hrs

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 1 March

3 Future Jobs Fund (FJF) Vacancies

Eligibility:

  • 18 – 24 unemployed customers claiming JSA for a minimum of 6 months and less than 12 months. If unfilled within 4 weeks these vacancies open up to 25+ customers claiming Job Seekers Allowance for a minimum of 6 months and less than 12 months.
  • In Lambeth, designated a 'Hotspot' these vacancies open up to the following customer groups living in a Disadvantaged WARD from day 1 of the FJF Vacancy being placed on LMS (???):
  1. 25+ customers claiming JSA for a minimum of 6 months and less than 12 months.
  2. Customers claiming Employment and Support Allowance or Income Support for at least 6 months

The Jobs:

each part-time job is 25 hours per week for 6 months at London Living Wage (about 7.60 ph). Management and training will be provided. More permanent posts may become available in the long term.

  • TTB Shop Manager and Assistant Coordinator

details here

  • Brixton Pound Project Manager

details to be confirmed

  • Remade in Brixton Outreach and Publicity Manager

details to be confirmed

Recruitment

late Feb,early March to be in post before April.

Please email transitiontownbrixton@gmail.com for more details and phone or text 07958 635181 stating which job you are interested in.

VARIED FOOD AND GROWING GROUP ROLES: SHORT- AND LONG-TERM

There are a variety of things to do ranging from updating the website with funding or event details, to leading or supporting one of the strands of activity such as the mapping or food growing guide, with lots in between like newsletters and strategy! We need people to do regular tasks as well as one-off things. Please click here for the Food and Growing Group tasklist to see what is available (a spreadsheet should open in your browser).

Please contact ttbfood@gmail.com.

FOOD AND GROWING GROUP COORDINATORS

TTB Food & Growing is one of the largest of the working groups with over 500 people on its mailing list and a large number of members who are actively involved in food & growing projects across the borough. We have eight strands of activity to help us support our members, engage with partners (including the Council) and provide skills, information and inspiration to the community. Some of these strands are more progressed than others and we are looking for enthusiastic people to take a lead on areas they are interested in. In the last year we have held a number events and made big steps forwards in the prepartion for writing our EDAP (Energy Descent Action Plan); we are in the process of estabishing a team to take forward the development of this Plan and would welcome your involvement.

Just before Christmas, Penny Noy, Katy Press and Katy Thompson took over from Bonnie Hewson and Zoe Leventhal covering the key leadership and admin responsibilities. However, this active and vibrant group is still in need of some organised, visonary, communicative and energetic food lovers to get involved in steering and administrating. if you have been waiting to get involved in TTB and have an affinity for food (and who doesn't?!) then please get in touch and get involved.

Please contact ttbfood@gmail.com.

Reskilling Assistants

What is Reskilling? - TTB has launched its reskilling program to help the people of Brixton learn skills that have been lost over the last 50 years and which will be needed after peak oil. The Reskilling Program will offer courses in areas including food and growing, sustainable energy, sustainable building construction/maintenance, transport, carpentry, textiles/clothing, health, cleaning and computing. A summary of what has been done so far can be found here - http://transitiontowns.org/Brixton/Reskilling

To attract people to teach and learn skills I have asked people to fill in their interest onto this form - http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cHc1blpoOWE2SzN3RjZvRjhySTdlTHc6MA..

What would the role involve? - This will involve supporting the Reskilling Coordinator in running courses in the above areas. This will involve booking a tutor and venue, advertising the course and signing people up. Reskilling Assistants will get a free place on the course they organise.

How much time will it involve? - This is a voluntary role so the amount of time you give is flexible and will depend on your other commitments.

If you are interested or have any questions please email ttbreskilling@gmail.com

NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP COORDINATOR [THIS ROLE IS NOW FILLED - but you can still get involved!]

Neighbourhood Groups are sub-groups within TTB that aim to get people involved in greening activities at a local level. Two models for this approach are Hyde Farm CAN and ASSA CAN. Other neighbourhood groups in Brixton include Thornbury Road green group, Dumbarton Court green group and Blenheim Gardens Edible Estate. Susan Sheehan from Hyde Farm CAN has been supporting these groups but because she is now working across the whole of Lambeth as Green Community Champions Officer there is a need for someone to specifically coordinate Brixton groups and link them in with Transition Town Brixton. There is also a need to get more neighbourhood groups going in the Brixton area, particularly in the Low Carbon Zone. Susan is very keen to support this role. A key element of this role is to attend TTB convener group meetings and feed back to neighbourhood groups.

This is a voluntary role so the amount of time you give is flexible and will depend on your other commitments.

If you are interested or have any questions please Email SSheehan@lambeth.gov.uk or vannin2001@yahoo.co.uk

Members of Welcoming Team [THESE ROLES ARE NOW FILLED] We would like to recruit one or more people to assist with the following roles:

• Answer straightforward correspondence addressed to Transition Town Brixton • Send welcoming Email to new people • Update the mailing list

In the medium term we would like the team to • Familiarise themselves with the TTB database of members and the ways in which new members are added to the database and information collected about their interests • Propose and implement new ways of involving members in the work of TTB and its working groups in order to increase TTB's effectiveness • Identify areas of TTB which would benefit from additional expertise and resources • Will organise events, if appropriate, specifically to welcome new members

This is a voluntary role so the amount of time you give is flexible and will depend on your other commitments.

If you are interested or have any questions please Email vannin2001@yahoo.co.uk

Film Showing Coordinator

TTB has a number of hour long films that would like to show to TTB members and Brixton residents. Examples include - The Power of the Community, The End of Suburbia and many more. The Ritzy Cinema recently let us use their upstairs space to show In Transition 1.0 and are happy to host more showings in 2010. There are also other venue options around Brixton.

What would the role involve? - Decide on a film and date and then advertise it online, through mailing lists and flyers. Then coordinate the film showing on the day.

How much time will it involve? - This is a voluntary role so the amount of time you give is flexible and will depend on your other commitments.

If you are interested or have any questions please email transitiontownbrixton@gmail.com

Brixton Pound Project Manager   The Brixton Pound group (which will shortly become incorporated as a Community Interest Company) is looking for an enthusiastic candidate to take on the role of Brixton Pound Development Manager. This position is well suited to someone with an interest in complementary currencies, community building and the Transition movement.   The Brixton Pound is a complementary currency that was launched on September 17, 2009, as part of the Transition Town Brixton grassroots charity. It aims to support local, independent businesses in Brixton, develop a strong connection and mutual support between the Brixton community and businesses, foster the growth of local exchange of goods and services, and reduce carbon emissions in the longer term through incentivising more local sourcing, production and consumption. For more information on the aims and objectives of the Brixton Pound, go to www.brixtonpound.org   As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the coordination of the project and, working with the Brixton Pound board of directors, its continued success. Tasks will include:

  • the organisation of the Brixton Pound group, a team of 12 volunteers from different backgrounds interested in developing the local economy
  • coordinating and chairing meetings of the Brixton Pound group every three weeks
  • engaging with all stakeholders, including the Brixton Pound board of directors, Lambeth council, Brixton businesses and community, sponsors of the scheme, the media, Transition Town Brixton (TTB) and any others that emerge
  • the coordination of Brixton Pound sub-groups, responsible for business engagement, media, web media, ensuring the strategic goals of each sub-group are met
  • general outreach within the Brixton community to maintain positive relations and overall understanding of the benefits and enjoyment of the project
  • working with the Board of Directors, the development and implementation of a long term strategy for the Brixton Pound to ensure its ongoing sustainability and success recruitment of volunteers for future projects

  The chosen candidate will:

  • demonstrate a passion for the goals of the project and Transition Town Brixton
  • be a self-starter with strong self-motivation and experience working in a team setting and preferably managing teams
  • have experience working with volunteers and in the not-for-profit sector
  • have the ability to multi-task while maintaining a view of the bigger picture
  • possess excellent communication skills have a positive, upbeat attitude eager to make a difference

  This is a very exciting opportunity to run a project that has vast potential and has already received major attention worldwide for its innovative approach to supporting the local economy and community. If you are interested in applying for this position, please email the group at brixtonpound@googlemail.com. +'