Visitor Engagement - Isle Of Arran, United Kingdom - Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST)

Description

Do you have the skills to assist Arran's acclaimed community-based marine conservation group at
its Discovery Centre? COAST is looking for a seasonal Visitor Engagement and Admin Assistant to
help with the day-to-day running of the Discovery Centre in Lamlash.
Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST)
Based on the Isle of Arran, COAST is a multi-award-winning marine conservation group restoring
the health and diversity of Arran's inshore waters. Embedded in and driven by our island
community we established Scotland's first and only community-led No Take Zone in 2008 and the
South Arran Marine Protected Area in 2016, before opening the COAST Discovery Centre in 2018.

COAST is a small organisation with an enthusiastic staff and volunteer team committed to the
full realisation of the environmental, social and economic potential of our MPA and the
progressive development of Clyde marine management. The COAST Discovery Centre is a vital asset
to help us achieve our goals, providing a unique opportunity for the public to connect to our
seas and discover how they can make a difference to marine conservation.

2023 is set to be a momentous year for COAST with the launch of new research vessel RV COAST
Explorer. The boat will be used to support a wide variety of marine education, citizen science
and research projects which will allow COAST to engage wider audiences and inspire the next
generation of marine scientists.

The job
The Visitor Engagement & Admin Assistant will play a key role in the organisation,
delivering the warmest welcome to visitors to our Centre and ensuring a positive visitor
experience. Working within the Outreach and Communications Team, you will help ensure all
stakeholders and visitors have an exceptional experience with COAST. The role will also provide
vital administrative support to all departments within COAST, contributing to the fulfilment of
COAST's key aims and objectives.

The person
skills. A demonstrable proficiency in IT is essential, as is the ability to communicate
warmly and enthusiastically to a broad demographic of individuals. You will be available to
work regular weekends and bank holidays and have the ability to work effectively with others
whilst being self-motivated in a fast-moving, changing and challenging organisation. You will
have a general interest in the marine environment, although an in-depth knowledge is not
essential as full training will be provided.