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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: SOS BUS NI This post will support the organisation as we move towards our 20th year as an organisation. They will be tasked with helping design and deliver on a programme of activity related to the upcoming milestone, including but not limited to, assisting in the organising of events, assisting in fundraising activities, delivering a series of volunteer celebration events, and assisting in the general running of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of activities linked to the organisations 20th anniversary programme.
• Assist in the organisation and delivery of events, including volunteer celebration events, stakeholder events, and public facing activities.
• Provide practical support to fundraising activities.
• Support volunteer engagement initiatives, including coordination of celebration events, communications, and recognition events.
• Assist with day-to-day organisations administration.
• Support communications related to the anniversary of activities and liaising with external stakeholders.
• Assist with monitoring and tracking activity delivery.
• Provide administrative and organisational support to the senior team and wider organisations.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in line with organisational values, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organisational culture.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide effective administrative support in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team and with volunteers.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and external contacts.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Basic IT skills, including confidence using email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to use own initiative and work with minimal supervision when required.
• Flexibility and willingness to support a range of organisational activities, including occasional evening or weekend events.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of supporting the organisation or delivery of events or activities.
• Experience of working or volunteering in the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of supporting fundraising activities.
• Experience of working with volunteers, including coordination or engagement activities.
• Experience of using digital tools or platforms for communications, promotion, or administration.
• Ability to support simple monitoring or reporting activities.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of people and communities.

Further Information

The Employer is: SOS BUS NI JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.