We’re looking for a Community Researcher
Has your home had any energy efficiency work done to it? For example, have you had external insulation fitted as part of our Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund? Are you looking for a part time role?
We're working with Southway, Manchester City Council and Carbon Co-op and are looking for local residents to join the Retrofit for All project as a Community Researcher. The project will explore tenant experiences with home energy-efficiency improvement schemes. With support you will work in pairs to interview people in your community and get their thoughts, opinions, and experiences of energy-efficient home improvement schemes.
Being part of the project, you'll help to shape the future of energy efficiency schemes, making them more effective and beneficial for everyone.
Skills that will be helpful
- Confident speaking to people
- Good listener
- Open minded
- Treats everyone with respect
Benefits of being a Community Researcher
- This is a paid role (£12 per hour)
- Access FREE training
- Gain real-world research skills and experience
- Access end of programme opportunities
There's more information on the role and the project on the Community Researcher FAQs. For more information on the Retrofit for All project, visit the Carbon Co-op website.
How to apply
You can apply online. You can also apply by emailing a Word, PDF, presentation, or video submission to rowena@shortwork.org.uk. The deadline for applying is Sunday 8th September at 12 noon.
