Job Description
Are you experienced in building community power and supporting communities to get active through walking and cycling schemes?Are you passionate about tackling air pollution, supporting families to choose active travel, and raising the voices of communities most affected by climate change but least often heard? If so, we would love to hear from you!We are particularly keen to hear from people who experience marginalisation and minoritisation or who are often excluded from decision-making processes. For example, people of colour; people from working-class backgrounds; people from LGBTQ+ and migrant communities; care-experienced young people and people with disabilities.About usParents for Future Scotland began as a grassroots group of parents seeking to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We became a registered charity in 2024 and are now a small, self-employed team with a growing network of activists.We seek to make climate action the norm among all parents in Scotland. We are growing our influence and reach across the country, supporting parents and communities to take action on climate change and work towards a climate-safe future for every child.About the roleWe are looking for an enthusiastic, community-focused Coordinator to support schools and families across Edinburgh to improve air quality and increase walking, wheeling and cycling to school.Working with schools, parents, community partners and the Air Pollution Manager, you will help establish and develop walking buses, bike buses and other active travel initiatives. You will support parents and community members to develop the skills and confidence to lead their own initiatives, helping create lasting change within school communities.This is a hands-on role involving relationship-building, community organising, volunteer development, training and practical support for active travel schemes and air pollution workshops. You will also help schools develop sustainable approaches to active travel, encourage peer-to-peer learning and contribute to the wider aims of Parents for Future Scotland.Key responsibilitiesSet clear expectations with schools about their commitments and what they need to deliver to participate in the clean air project.Establish strong relationships with key school staff and maintain regular contact to support project delivery and promotion.Support the establishment and development of walking buses and bike buses across participating schools.Assist with route planning, risk assessments and volunteer coordination.Attend and support bike and walking buses on the mornings they operate until they are fully established and self-sustaining.Promote safe cycling practices and active travel behaviours within school communities.Identify potential community “leads” who can galvanise groups and take ownership of walking and bike buses. Build relationships with these individuals and identify development opportunities alongside the Air Pollution Manager.Run training sessions for parents on topics such as starting a walking or bike bus, facilitating an air pollution workshop and developing community organising skills.Build a pool of volunteers able to deliver air pollution workshops in schools by training volunteers in workshop facilitation and workshop content, and arranging sessions with participating schools.Support the delivery of parent-to-parent air pollution workshops within schools.Promote Parents for Future Scotland among parents and support community members to become involved in the organisation.Facilitate peer-to-peer support and knowledge-sharing between schemes across different schools.Work closely with the Air Pollution Manager to develop and implement an effective project strategy.Liaise with cycling organisations, local authorities and community partners.Collect monitoring and evaluation data throughout the project.Post regularly on our social media channels and actively participate in our WhatsApp community.Contribute to wider discussions on active travel, climate action and public health.Skills and experienceEssentialYou must be able to competently ride a bike.Be a qualified Cycle Ride Leader and First Aid trained, or be willing to undertake these qualifications. Appropriate training will be provided for those who do not currently hold them.You will be an ambassador for Parents for Future Scotland on the ground. It is vital that you feel inspired by our vision, mission and aims, and have a proven ability to motivate and inspire others.Experience of delivering and managing community projects.Proven ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.Proven experience of building strong relationships with partner