Newry Street Unite (NSU) are recruiting an Activity Coordinator to promote centre activities to address social conditions and the general health & wellbeing of local residents in the Newry Street area of Kilkeel.
Responsibilities
* Scheduling and managing an ongoing programme of user groups and activities in the NSU Community Centre, meeting with local need/demand for activities and services.
* Undertaking outreach and partnership work to attract and secure new activities and user groups to the community centre, to achieve maximum occupancy and increased sustainability of the NSU community centre.
* Proactively engaging with local residents to create programmes, activities and deliver services that meet the needs of the local people.
* Managing and coordinating community events throughout the year.
* Working in partnership with local agencies on projects and initiatives aimed at improving the conditions of life for people in the Newry Street area.
* Assisting the Community Development Worker with running the community centre on a daily basis.
* Providing monthly written plans and progress reports to the NSU Management Committee.
* Ensuring strict adherence to policies and procedures within the building.
* Promoting and publicising the work of NSU through a variety of audiences.
* Representing Newry Street Unite at meetings, forums and events as necessary.
* Carrying out administrative duties associated with the role.
* Undertaking any other duties, consistent with the role, which may be required from time to time.
Skills and Qualifications
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grades A-C including Maths and English.
* A minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience in the last 5 years working or volunteering in a community or voluntary setting.
* Experience working with a range of partners on delivering projects for community benefit.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Packages.
Further Information
Salary: £25,974 pro rata. Fixed term contract for 12 months with potential for extension subject to funding. To apply, please fill in the attached application/monitoring form and return to Jennifer Clements, Newry Street Unite Community Centre, 57 Hillside Drive, Kilkeel, BT34 4J. For return by email, attention of Jennifer Clements to info@newrystreetunite.org.
Vacancy reference: CU227164. Location: Kilkeel. Hours: 23 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as required. Worktime: 23hrs per week, including evenings and weekends as required. A flexible approach will be expected.
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