Volunteer Coordinator
Website Higher Rhythm
Job Description and Person Spec for applicants for the role of Volunteer Coordinator
| Position | Volunteer Coordinator at Higher Rhythm Ltd |
| Location | Doncaster |
| Hours and days of work | Between 9.00 pm – 5.30pm (Working hours to be agreed) 3.5 days per week
This is a 18 months position starting April 1st 2023 |
| Reporting to | Media Services Manager / Music Projects Manager |
| Purpose of the position | This person will coordinate volunteers and other participants on the Plugged-In Doncaster project, being delivered by Higher Rhythm Ltd |
| Working Relationships | Internal: Media services and Quality Manager Music Projects Manager Admin CEO External: Other agencies and departments as appropriate External Service Providers |
| Salaries and Benefits | (£23541 PRO RATA) £16416 per annum at 3.5 days weekly |
Key Accountabilities
| Key Areas | Accountabilities |
| Key duties | Timetabling activities and resources for volunteers and project participants
Tech upkeep & operation of music production and radio / media equipment Tutoring (up to level 3 competency) music technology and radio media Communication with employees, volunteers and outside bodies Keeping records, filing systems and logging information Operating computers (PC and Mac) and maintaining files Undertaking other relevant tasks as may be reasonably required |
| Training Support | Providing training around music & media technology, and coordinating external training provision, for volunteers. Most of this training will be on accredited, community level delivery and short taster courses. |
| Systems, Procedures And previous experience. | It is expected that the post holder should be competent using music and media technologies and computer applications, as well as office / email applications, and be competent using social media and website admin systems.
The post holder must have experience working within the arts / learning sector / community sector, and have some experience working on publicly funded projects. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work to deadlines when necessary. Applicants must be able to display the ability to work alone, on their own initiative, and also as an effective member of a team within the organisation. |
How to Apply
Please submit your CV with a cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) which supports your application with details of two references to: mail@higherrhythm.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Monday 20th February 1pm
Interviews will be held in-person at Higher Rhythm in the week commencing Monday 27th February
The successful candidate will be subject to qualification checks, satisfactory references and enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Find out more about the Plugged-In Doncaster project here.
This post is funded by National Lottery Community Fund.
