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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: MID ULSTER VOLUNTEER CENTRE The Media Assistant will support the promotion and visibility of Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre by assisting with marketing, advertising, and social media activity. The role will focus on scheduling content, supporting campaigns, maintaining data, and producing basic reports to help monitor engagement and impact.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of marketing and promotional activities for Mid Ulster Volunteer Centre.
• Assist with scheduling and publishing content across social media platforms using agreed content calendars and tools.
• Help create and organise digital content such as social media posts, graphics, and basic promotional materials.
• Monitor social media channels and report on engagement, reach, and audience growth.
• Assist with preparing regular reports on social media performance and marketing activity.
• Maintain and update marketing databases, contact lists, and campaign records in line with data protection requirements.
• Support the co-ordination of marketing and advertising campaigns, working with staff and partners to meet deadlines.
• Assist with promoting events, volunteering opportunities, and campaigns online.
• Work with staff to gather content such as stories, images, and updates (with appropriate permissions).
• Provide general administrative support related to marketing and communications.
• Follow organisational policies including branding, confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Good written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate content.
• Basic IT and digital skills, including use of email and common computer applications.
• Knowledge of marketing, advertising, and social media.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• The ability to learn new digital tools and develop media-related skills.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection.

Desirable Skills

• Some experience of using social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, X, or LinkedIn) for personal, voluntary, or work purposes..
• Basic awareness of marketing, advertising, or digital communications, or an interest in developing skills in this area.
• Experience of creating simple content such as social media posts, captions, or basic graphics, or a willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, data entry, or basic reporting.
• Ability to use online tools for scheduling posts or monitoring engagement (or interest in learning how to use them).

Further Information

The Employer is: MID ULSTER VOLUNTEER CENTRE 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.