Community Coordinator

Creative Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to cultural initiatives in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Coordinator to manage community-centric projects. This position involves collaboration with local groups and enhancing cultural opportunities for marginalized communities impacted by recent policies. The role ensures operational success and community engagement over a three-year funded project. Competitive salary of £25,700 pro rata for 4 days a week, transitioning to 2.5 days weekly thereafter.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing community projects and working with marginalized communities.
• Strong interpersonal skills required for people-facing roles.
• Knowledge of administrative processes to support artistic engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational aspects of cultural projects.
• Collaborate with local organizations to provide cultural opportunities.
• Support community groups and facilitate participation in the arts.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

This role will work across multiple projects within our Adults and Community Residencies strands, managing operational and people-facing aspects of the project.

The Citizens Theatre is seeking a skilled and dynamic Coordinator to join our team. Salary of £25,700 pro rata, fixed term for 3yrs. Hours: This is a 0.8 FTE post (4 days per week) up until end–June 2026. After that it is guaranteed at 0.5 FTE (2.5 days a week) for the remainder of the contract, with the aim to secure additional funding to retain the project at 0.8 FTE.

This role will be instrumental in the successful delivery of Navigate, a brand new three-year project supported by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, which is focused on partnering with local organisations to provide marginalised communities with long-term cultural opportunities, particularly those impacted by the UK\'s asylum and immigration policies.

In Year 1 we will be delivering creative projects in partnership with Amma Birth Companions, and Freedom From Torture Glasgow. In addition, we will be hosting safe and brave artistic homes within our new building for participatory arts groups whose members are disproportionately impacted by inequality and inequity, including Standing Tall Arts and Solar Bear Deaf Youth Theatre among others.

This role will also be key in providing vital support for our largest and most long-standing group, the Community Collective currently funded by the National Lottery, which provides weekly drama and social opportunities for up to 40 participants a week, as well as their monthly community meal, with a focus on reducing isolation, building community relationships and ensuring that our work is engaging a diverse range of communities.

Across both projects the Coordinator will collaborate with Citz colleagues to develop and deliver new administrative processes for supporting groups to see shows and taking part in additional activities, as well as coordinating a new Communities Advisory Group, made up of personnel representing Participate\’s delivery, learning and strategic partners. Where capacity allows the Coordinator will develop, support and maintain processes that benefit the wider Participate programme.

The deadline is Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 12:00.

TAGGED: Audience Development / Equalities / Theatre / Young People (aged 0 to 25) / Cultural Policy / Participatory Practice