Project Assistant - Minehead, United Kingdom - Minehead and Coast Development Trust

Description

_Minehead and Coast Development Trust (MCDT) is a registered charity operating for the benefit of the community of Minehead in Somerset.

MCDT has a vision of Minehead being a happy, healthy place to live, work and visit - an enterprising, engaging and environmentally positive town and community.

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Summary

This exciting role has been developed to facilitate a strategic phase in MCDT's development and to provide ongoing project and administrative support for the Project Coordinator role.

MCDT requires an enthusiastic, community-minded individual to help drive forward the Minehead Plan for People and Place, as well as other emerging projects and community-based initiatives.

This is a modern, self-managed role that can flex to suit the individual.

It requires well developed digital skills; perfect spelling and grammar; excellent communication skills; ability to update websites and social media; independent motivation and management; and an absolute belief in the value of building communities and delivering social impact projects.

• Reporting to the Project Coordinator and Board of Directors/Trustees
• Working closely with the Project Coordinator, stakeholders, wider community and communitybased organisations
• Managing your own time and resources effectively to meet MCDT and project needs
• Promoting the Trust and its work through the consistent use of banded communications, media, resources and activities
• Operating within the Trust's policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities and DutiesProject and Event Management Assistance

• Assist the Project Coordinator with management and delivery of projects and activities identified within the plan, as well as emerging community projects
• Support the Project Coordinator in the delivery of key events, such as the Minehead Bay Festival and Minehead Nature Watch events

This will include:

• Creation of suitable Event Management Plans
• Creation of suitable and robust Risk Assessments
• Promotion and marketing of events through offline and digital formats
• Support in the management and delivery of events at the event

Community Engagement and Evaluation

• Support Project Coordinator in the delivery of community engagement events and project and activity evaluation work, including:
• Community drop-in days
• Steering group meetings and interviews
• Distribution of community surveys and polls
• Attendance at community events and meetings

Fundraising

• Work with the Project Coordinator to identify funding opportunities and assist the Project Coordinator with the development of appropriate funding bids
• Work with the Project Coordinator to identify and develop fundraising opportunities to further MCDT's financial sustainability strategies

Communication

• Update and maintain MCDT's website use of Weebly
• Create and distribute relevant newsletters use of Mailchimp
• Create regular, fresh social media news to update and engage the community in our work
• Design and create promotional materials for MCDT, for example event flyers and posters

Administration

• Contribution to project progress reports for funders and MCDT's board of trustees
• Assist with the creation, review and updating of charity policies and procedures
• Support Project Coordinator with book keeping and financial management

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and experience in community engagement and development
• Knowledge and experience in project delivery
• Competent in the use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Weebly, Mailchimp, Canva
• Fluent on social media platforms
• Facebook, Instagram (Meta) and LinkedIn

Notes
Contract: 2-year fixed term, part time 0.6 FTE. The contract is for an initial term of 2 years with the opportunity to extend dependent upon ongoing funding.


Salary:
£26,500 pa pro rata

Hours: 22.5 hours per week


Employer:
Minehead and Coast Development Trust

Location:
Based at The Adventure Centre, Minehead but with option for home working.

Our expectation is that hours are managed throughout the working week to meet the operational needs of the Trust and the personal needs of the post-holder.

Closing date: 28th
March 2024**
Interviews: from 28th
March 2024 tba**
Start date: from 1st
May 2024 tba**
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months


Salary:
Up to £26,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week


Benefits:

• Flexitime
• Work from home

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Minehead TA24 5B

Application deadline: 28/03/2024

Expected start date: 01/05/2024