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Job description

This is a customer facing role and the coordinator will work alongside and support the volunteers. To liaise with the Magilligan Community Network staff, people and organisations within the local community network, Council staff within CCGBC and other stakeholders connected with the projects being delivered. To promote the community centre at Magilligan to encourage the use of its facilities and work towards long term sustainability. To work with all groups connected to Magilligan and implement a varied and ongoing programme of engagement.

Responsibilities

• To continue to identify the needs of everyone and all groups using the premises.
• To develop networking opportunities between all groups and other voluntary and community organisations and encourage new users.
• Encourage interagency working between the employees, the volunteers, the CCGBC, the current service users and any other group involved in any aspect of the Magilligan Community hub.
• Fulfill all aspects of office administration and correspondence, undertake all aspects of the office which would include answer emails, phones, cash handling and liaising with all visitors to the premises.
• To maintain and update the database of all service users and enquiries of the community hub.
• Liaise with Funders and provide reports and information as required.
• Use social media along with other communication channels to promote activity within the community hub and provide information on the work of the Hub within the community.
• To write up reports on the various events and festivals taking place within the community hub.
• Ensure all data is processed in compliance with GDPR guidelines.
• Monthly written report summarizing key activities, tasks completed, progress made, outstanding issues and any important updates from the previous month. The report must be kept up to date and submitted to committee by the agreed deadline monthly.
• Identify funding opportunities for the various groups using the facilities such as youth groups, senior citizens and men’s groups. Write and submit the relevant applications to secure funding for all groups using the community hub.
• To undertake such other reasonable duties as the activities within the Magilligan Community Association may, from time to time, require.
• To contribute to the promotion of the Magilligan Community Association.
• The project coordinator will liaise with the caretaker at the start of each week regarding the schedule of work for the caretaker as outlined by the management committee.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Relevant 3rd level qualification and 1 year relevant experience or a minimum of 3 years’ working in the community or voluntary sector.
• 1 years’ project management experience working within the community development/voluntary sector.
• Previous experience of identifying development needs and providing support to community based organisations.
• Experience of working with key agencies associated with the Magilligan Community Association including National Lottery Community Fund, Local Council, Funding Bodies.
• At minimum of one year’s working experience updating and maintaining a database to record programme activity and produce reports.
• Proficient in the use of desktop applications such as Microsoft Office and internet and email.
• Facilitation skills to ensure effective events and activities. Communication skills, both written and oral and ability to adapt style and content to meet internal and external needs.
• Proven ability to build and develop excellent working relationships with individuals and organisations. Organisational and time management skills to achieve agreed targets and meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to successfully prioritise work without compromising quality.
• An interest and understanding of the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland. Ability to work occasionally during evenings and weekends.

Desirable Skills

• Minimum of one year’s experience using websites, social media and other forms of communication for project promotion.
• Experience of working with the Big Lottery and/or other funding organisations.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent).

Further Information

Temporary, as long as funding is secured this will be a rolling job.