Volunteer User Experience Researchers for Environmental Charity | East London Waterworks Park
Join us as a Volunteer User Experience Researcher at East London Waterworks Park.
East London Waterworks Park is seeking volunteer user experience researchers to lead projects in developing our community-owned park.
Impact of Your Role
You will significantly influence the creation of a biodiverse, community-owned park featuring free natural swimming ponds. Your research will explore how professionals like architects and ecologists collaborate to shape community infrastructure, directly contributing to a park that reflects local needs. Your insights will help craft engaging volunteer experiences and foster support for the park’s sustainability.
What We Are Looking For
* User Research Skills: Experience with interviews, surveys, observations, usability testing, ethnographic studies, and data analysis.
* Community Engagement: Experience working with diverse communities, facilitating workshops, and building trust.
* Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and communicate research findings effectively.
* Passion for Community Development: Interest in community-led projects, environmental sustainability, and creating accessible public spaces.
* Additional Skills (Desirable): Participatory research methods, volunteer management, data visualization tools.
Responsibilities
Participate in our community-led working group, helping to develop projects that bring together architects, ecologists, community researchers, and other professionals. Attend fortnightly meetings and contribute remotely to various tasks supporting the park’s development.
About the Park
We are a volunteer-led charity awarded the 2024 New London Architecture award, with £2m raised to acquire land from the Department for Education. Our goal is to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot into a biodiverse park with natural ponds, forest schools, and community spaces.
Additional Details
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Job Functions: Strategy/Planning, Management, Project Management
Industry: Non-profit Organizations
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