Rethinking Economics International is a student led campaign to reform economics education. The purpose is to build a diverse movement of people who challenge and renew the practice, teaching and application of economics in order to create economic systems which serve people and planet. Rethinking Economics International were registered as a charity in 2014, have a staff team of 7, and support over 100 groups in over 30 countries to campaign for education and research reform in higher education and educate themselves and others on the economic crises we face today.
Purpose of the role: To support the development of the RE UK network and campaigning goals.
Main areas of responsibility:
- Co-develop and deliver RE UK Gathering (annual training and campaigning event)
- Deliver Doughnut Economics campaign in the UK
- Maintaining contact with RE Local Groups
- Delivering on general admin related tasks for the RE network in the UK
- Support the growth of RE Groups based in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
You should apply for this role if you:
- Want to help make our economic system work for people and planet
- Have experience of being part of a campaign
- Enjoy meeting new people from all around the world and empowering them to take action
- Are interested in new ways of economic thinking (think Doughnut Economics!) and want to learn more
- Enjoy bringing people together to make change, online and in-person
- Enjoy being part of a small, remote team where you are given the responsibility to define the direction of your work
Contract type: Fixed term (with likely offer of permanent contract after first year)