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Project Officer - Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom - Foothold Cymru

Foothold Cymru

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Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About the Project
Established as a not-for-profit social enterprise in 1991. Foothold became a registered social justice charity in March 2020. Our vision is of a Wales free from poverty with social, economic and environmental justice for all.

Our mission is to support people to address the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality, through designing our services with, not for, individuals and communities most affected by these issues.

See annex A for more details about our organisation.

The Project

Stronger Together is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund as part of their Helping Working Families programme and is designed to support working families on low incomes to save money on household costs.

It is now in its sixth and final year.

Overview:

Responsibilities:

Tool Library Management:

Recruit and engage members for the tool library.

Training Courses:

Promote and recruit participants for training courses.
Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and materials.

Clothes and School Uniform Exchange:

Organize and manage the donation process for the clothes and school uniform exchange.
Organise 2 Pop-Up Events, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for participants.
Coordinate with volunteers to support the operation of the exchange.

Volunteer Management:

Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to assist with the clothes and school uniform exchange.
Provide ongoing support and supervision to volunteers.
Foster a positive and collaborative volunteer environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

Education:
A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in community development, project management, or a related field.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience in project coordination and community engagement.
Experience in recruiting and managing volunteers.
Familiarity with community exchange programs is a desirable asset.

Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational and timemanagement abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
A genuine commitment to community development, sustainability, and fostering a sense of community through the project.

Application Process:

Foothold Cymru is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
£25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits: