NYCA Sustainability & Community Engagement Officer

Job Vacancy

NYCA Sustainability & Community engagement Co-ordinator

 NYCA, in partnership with Green Careers, delivers this role through the National Lottery–funded Sustainable Steps Wales programme.

About Our Charity

Here at NYCA, we work at the heart of Pillgwenlly to support children, young people and families through education, wellbeing, food support and community programmes.

Sustainability is already embedded within our work, from our weekly food pantry reducing food waste, to our community allotment, repair workshops, clothes swaps and youth-led green initiatives.

We are now looking for a Sustainability & Community Engagement Officer to help grow and strengthen this work.

This role is about turning environmental awareness into practical, measurable action within our community.

Contract Details

• Hours: 17.5 hours per week
• Contract: 2-year fixed term
• Salary: National Living Wage (pro rata)
• Based at NYCA Cultural Hub, Newport
• Includes outdoor and community-based work

The Role

You will take ownership of NYCA’s sustainability activity, not just maintaining projects, but helping shape and grow them.

You will work across these main areas:

🌿 1. Sustainable Food & Growing

• Lead the coordination of our weekly Community Food Pantry
• Maintain and develop our community allotment
• Support volunteers and young people to learn practical growing skills
• Explore new food sustainability initiatives (composting, food growing workshops)

🌍 2. Community & Youth Sustainability

• Design and deliver sustainability workshops for the wider community
• Integrate green sessions into Kidtopia and Youth Club programmes
• Work with volunteers to develop environmental awareness campaigns
• Represent NYCA youth voices at the monthly Green Careers Youth Board, providing feedback, insights, and recommendations to ensure youth perspectives shape programme development and decision‑making.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Cares deeply about environmental and social impact
• Is confident leading small groups and speaking to the community
• Can organise their own time effectively
• Is comfortable collecting and presenting data
• Is proactive in developing ideas
• Can work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working outdoors and with diverse community groups
• Experience in community work
• Knowledge of sustainability or environmental practices
• Experience working with young people

How to Apply

Please complete our online application form and upload your CV using the link below:

👉 https://forms.gle/54BFSvEu2SjVMzCW8

The form will ask:

• Why you are interested in the role
• Your experience with sustainability or community work
• How you would develop sustainability at NYCA
• Your availability
• Upload of CV

Application closing Date: Monday 30th March 2026

Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly and invited to attend an interview.

For any questions, please contact: info@nyca.org.uk