Activities Coordinator

Newry Street Unite; Kilkeel; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Kilkeel is recruiting an Activity Coordinator to manage activities at the NSU Community Centre. This role requires experience in community outreach and partnerships, alongside a strong organizational skillset. The candidate will engage with local residents to design programs and oversee events, aimed at enhancing community well-being. A minimum of 5 GCSEs and 2 years' relevant experience are required. Salary is £25,974 pro rata for 23 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a community or voluntary setting.
• Experience working with partners on community projects.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage user groups and activities.
• Engage local residents to create and deliver services.
• Manage community events throughout the year.
• Promote NSU's work to various audiences.

Skills

Community outreach

Partnership development

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

Newry Street Unite (NSU) are recruiting an Activity Coordinator to promote centre activities to address social conditions and the general health & wellbeing of local residents in the Newry Street area of Kilkeel.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and managing an ongoing programme of user groups and activities in the NSU Community Centre, meeting with local need/demand for activities and services.
• Undertaking outreach and partnership work to attract and secure new activities and user groups to the community centre, to achieve maximum occupancy and increased sustainability of the NSU community centre.
• Proactively engaging with local residents to create programmes, activities and deliver services that meet the needs of the local people.
• Managing and coordinating community events throughout the year.
• Working in partnership with local agencies on projects and initiatives aimed at improving the conditions of life for people in the Newry Street area.
• Assisting the Community Development Worker with running the community centre on a daily basis.
• Providing monthly written plans and progress reports to the NSU Management Committee.
• Ensuring strict adherence to policies and procedures within the building.
• Promoting and publicising the work of NSU through a variety of audiences.
• Representing Newry Street Unite at meetings, forums and events as necessary.
• Carrying out administrative duties associated with the role.
• Undertaking any other duties, consistent with the role, which may be required from time to time.

Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grades A-C including Maths and English.
• A minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience in the last 5 years working or volunteering in a community or voluntary setting.
• Experience working with a range of partners on delivering projects for community benefit.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Packages.

Further Information

Salary: £25,974 pro rata. Fixed term contract for 12 months with potential for extension subject to funding. To apply, please fill in the attached application/monitoring form and return to Jennifer Clements, Newry Street Unite Community Centre, 57 Hillside Drive, Kilkeel, BT34 4J. For return by email, attention of Jennifer Clements to [e-mail].

Vacancy reference: CU227164. Location: Kilkeel. Hours: 23 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as required. Worktime: 23hrs per week, including evenings and weekends as required. A flexible approach will be expected.