Role Title: Environmental Media Tutor (Workshop Facilitator)

Project: The Rubbish Film Festival
Contract Type: Freelance (part-time, during school term)
Location: Various regions across Ireland
Fee: Competitive day rates, plus travel allowance
Start Date: September 2025

About the Rubbish Film Festival

The Rubbish Film Festival is an award-winning environmental media initiative for Transition Year students, inviting them to explore vital sustainability issues by creating impactful one-minute films. With a hands-on, creative approach, the festival empowers young people to become digital storytellers and changemakers.

We are now recruiting a network of freelance workshop facilitators to deliver creative media sessions in schools in various regions for our 2025–2026 program.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned workshops in schools (primarily TY students)

• Facilitate student-led development of one-minute environmental films

• Guide students in scripting, filming, and basic editing using mobile devices and apps

• Encourage creative expression and environmental thinking through digital storytelling

• Represent the festival professionally in school and community settings

• Provide light admin/documentation on sessions (through Notion & Slack)

Ideal Candidate Profile

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with:

• Experience teaching, facilitating or mentoring young people (especially aged 15–17)

• Practical skills in digital media, video production, or creative arts

• Passion for climate action, environmental education or sustainability

• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and adapt sessions on the ground

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel within their region

• Flexibility to work 3–4 days/week during school terms

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with TY programmes or Green-Schools

• Garda Vetting (or willingness to be vetted)

• Experience using CapCut, iMovie, or similar tools

To Apply

Please send an email with:

• A short cover note or voice note outlining your interest and relevant experience

• Your CV or a link to a portfolio/video showreel (if available)

• Your region/location and availability during term time

On going training and support is provided