Activities Co-ordinator
Short term zero hours contract
Approx 7hrs/week (more or less) @ £15/hr for 58 weeks
Freelance basis
This Heritage Lottery funded post will play a significant role in ensuring the success of this project.
Job Description:
This post is based at Naturezones.
The main aim of this post is to increase the organization’s income by exploring and devising new ways to engage with people to support the sustainability and resilience of the organization in the future.
To increase awareness about our place in the community that will support the aims and objectives of the organization. We require a dedicated and enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills. The activities will include attending local shows and events to raise awareness; therefore, an element of flexibility will be essential. Develop new fundraising activities. An ability to get around, i.e., use of own vehicle is necessary.
Essential Tasks
The successful applicant will have:
* Experience in fundraising initiatives and marketing initiatives.
* Experience in devising activities and events of a natural history nature and promoting such engagement as suitable for all ages.
* Ability to risk assess activities and manage volunteers.
* A friendly and approachable disposition while engaging with community groups and the general public.
* Evaluation and planning skills. Evaluation will be an important part of this post as it will be used in our reporting to the Heritage Lottery.
Further Skills
* Activities that will raise awareness about the importance of protecting and enhancing natural habitats.
* Encouraging connection with nature via various and creative means, possibly including nature walks, nature watch, photography, etc.
* Good conservation/nature knowledge, particularly about the Isle of Wight, and experience in using social media.
* Able to organize and work with volunteers.
* Experience in working with people of all ages from children to seniors.
* Commitment to, a passion for, and belief in the organization’s aims.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build successful partnerships.
* Flexibility and time management.
* Initiative, creativity, and good forward thinking.
* The ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Responsibilities: The Activities Co-ordinator is responsible to the Project Manager.
The successful applicant will have an up-to-date DBS or agree to a DBS check.
NOTE: As duties and responsibilities change, this job description will be revised and amended in consultation with the post holder.
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times. Therefore, the post holder will be expected to carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
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