Overview
Volunteer and Community Participation Co-ordinator - Discovering Hampshire's Hidden D-Day Heritage - secondment/fixed term opportunity until October 2026 due to funding.
22.2 hours per week, 4 days per week - days and times to be discussed at interview.
The Volunteer & Community Participation Co-Ordinator will be responsible for recruiting and coordinating project volunteers, co-ordinating the Hampshire-wide public outreach programme, liaising and working with a range of external organisations, and individual facilitators. You will report to the Project Manager for the Hampshire's Hidden D-Day project.
Job Requirements
With experience of recruiting and managing volunteers and engaging community groups and residents you will have experience of working in a cultural or heritage environment. With excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills, you will have a good attention to detail, have competent IT skills and have experience of working with external organisations and partners. You will need experience in conducting archive research and producing outputs from those findings. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as you will be required to visit remote locations to support volunteers and community groups. A knowledge of second world war military history, particularly relating to the 1944 Normandy landings would be desirable.
Job Responsibilities
* Recruiting and managing volunteers to undertake a range of activities e.g. archive research, guided walks at marshalling camp sites, co-creating temporary exhibitions.
* Working with community groups, charities, and residents to engage them as volunteers, and/or participants in the public outreach programme.
* Co-ordinating the public outreach programme which is Hampshire-wide, including temporary exhibitions, talks, guided walks, activities with schools, community groups and residents.
* Working with the Project Manager to carry out and compile evaluation at all stages of the project for reporting to the funder, internally and for use by the evaluation consultant.
* Along with the Project Manager, acting as the public face of the project including in the media, on the museum's social media etc.
* Assist the Project Manager in other aspects of the project as required.
* Adhering to Portsmouth City Council policies and procedures.
Job Overview
* Job Title: Volunteer and Community Participation Co-ordinator - Discovering Hampshire's Hidden D-Day Heritage
How to Apply
For more details and info on how to apply go to the link or visit Portsmouth City Councils careers page.
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