KEY INFORMATION:
JOB TITLE: Christmas Shoebox Appeal Manager
REPORTING TO: CEO
DIRECT REPORTS: None
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time
LAST REVIEWED: Apr *
SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The CSA Manager (CSAM) is responsible for running Team Hope’s
Christmas Shoebox Appeal (CSA). Reporting to the CEO this position has
responsibility as project lead for the planning and execution of the
Shoebox Appeal. This role is supported by the CSA Officer. As well as
leading the design and implementation of the campaign the role has a
special focus on ensuring an effective network of volunteer teams
across the country. The role, as project lead, alongside CEO works
closely with other roles in relation to CSA specifically (CSA Officer,
International Projects Coordinator and Education and Digital
Communications Coordinator). The CSA Manager is part of the Corporate
and Major Donor Engagement team which aims to seek additional support
from corporates and major donors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
_VOLUNTEERS AND COORDINATORS_
* Support and manage CSA volunteer coordinators/team leads and local
teams ensuring efficient communication.
* To recruit, manage and train volunteer teams in relevant locations
to promote and run the annual CSA.
* Working with the CEO and CSA Officer develop a clear strategy for
volunteer recruitment and retention.
* Build and develop new CSA teams in new locations across the
country.
* Responsible for ensuring that volunteering associated with CSA is
conducted in an organised and safe manner consistent with industry
regulations, best practice and Team Hope’s own policies (including
health and safety, child protection, insurance cover, etc.).
* To collate and share prayer points to interested supporters as
well as organising a regular time of prayer in the Team Hope office
for interested supporters.
* Act as Child Protection Officer for Team Hope.
_PLANNING AND OPERATIONS_
* Working closely with the CEO, lead the planning of the annual CSA
campaign.
* Working closely with the CEO, lead the implementation and
operations of the CSA campaign, including communication to supporters,
reporting, monitoring visits and troubleshooting.
* Ensure that Team Hope’s policies and procedures, as they relate
to the CSA, are in line with best practice and legal or industry
regulations.
* Work with the Finance manager to provide effective oversight and
management of funds donated or utilised as part of the CSA.
_MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS_
* Working with the CEO and the Education and Digital Communications
Coordinator, implement a media and communications strategy for the
annual CSA, including liaising with Team Hope’s PR media company
and/or media partners.
* Lead the creation of key campaign promotional material, including:
Lead imagery, CSA leaflet and posters, website, promotional video
footage, press releases etc.
* Represent and promote Team Hope and CSA at key events or through
print, radio, television or social media.
* Oversee and assist in organising collection of media or
promotional content as part of distribution trips, through partner
reports or from volunteers in Ireland.
_PARTNERS_
* Liaising with the CEO to represent Team Hope and the CSA through
building effective relationships with key partners (i.e. businesses,
NGO’s, churches, community orgs, etc.).
_OVERSEAS AND DISTRIBUTION_
* Work with the CEO and International Projects Coordinator (IPC) to
agree allocations of shoeboxes for overseas partners.
* In support of the IPC, provide advice and assistance to overseas
partners in planning and implementing safe and effective
distributions.
* Plan and lead distribution teams comprising of volunteers and key
partners to countries where shoeboxes are distributed.
REPORTS TO: CEO
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER STAFF (NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE DESCRIPTION):
The CSAM needs the support of the whole Team Hope staff team in order
to fulfil their role effectively. The Digital Communications
Coordinator (DCC) has responsibility for website content and all
digital media and is responsible for our communications plan
(including PR) – the CSAM and the DCC must work cooperatively to
ensure effective digital communications and PR.
The CSAM is a member of the Corporate and Major Donor Engagement team
(CMDE) and must work closely with the International Programmes Manager
(IPM) to develop and execute a fully thought through donor engagement
programme.
The success of CSA depends on reliable overseas partners and well
planned logistics to ensure effective transport within Ireland and
shipment of the shoeboxes to our partners. The International Projects
Coordinator (IPC) takes care of these things and the CSAM and IPC must
work closely together to maintain good relationships with our overseas
partners, well planned and executed logistics along with an agreed
distribution plan (where the shoebox gifts will go) for review and
approval by the CEO.
_This job description is intended as a summary of the primary
responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job
description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual
in this position might be asked to perform either now or in the
future. Team Hope is an Equal Opportunities Employer._
PERSON SPECIFICATION: SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Team Hope is looking for a person with a passion for helping children
alongside a proven record of working with volunteers or managing
people, planning projects or campaigns and experience of communication
to a variety of audiences using different media formats.
ESSENTIAL
* Demonstrable identification and alignment with Team Hope’s
Christian ethos and development vision
* Proven experience of working with volunteers or managing people
* Proven ability to deliver performance objectives
* Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to build, empower and
work with a team of people
* Proven ability to communicate with a range of audiences both in
writing and through presentations or public speaking
* Ability to work in a small organisation
* Proven ability to innovate and work flexibly
* Experience of implementing policy frameworks such as health and
safety, child protection or volunteering etc.
DESIRABLE
* Prior experience of and demonstrable understanding of the
Christmas Shoebox Appeal and its aims
* Experience of planning projects or campaigns
* Third level degree qualification
* Experience in financial management or basic book-keeping
* Experience of managing and recruiting volunteers
* A knowledge of international development
* Experience working or volunteering in a public facing role
* Proven and successful marketing and communication skills
* Experience of digital marketing and social media
* Experience of collecting and summarising information for reports
* Working knowledge of Salesforce cloud based software
APPLICATION DETAILS
To apply for the position of Christmas Shoebox Appeal Manager please
send the following documents by email to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**:
* Cover letter, outlining how your experience, skills and abilities
(using specific examples) meet the essential criteria for the post and
as many of the desirable criteria that are applicable to. Please also
provide information on your reason for applying.
* Full CV and contact information.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MIDNIGHT ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
MAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
INTERVIEW DATES: TBC
NOTES:
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of
application.
By applying for this role you are providing consent for Team Hope to
use and keep information provided on this application or elsewhere as
part of the recruitment process and/or personal information supplied
by third parties such as referees, relating to the application or
future employment. Information provided will be used to make a
decision regarding suitability for this position and if successful the
information will be used to form personnel records and will be
retained for the duration of your employment. If you are not
successful Team Hope will destroy your personal information gathered
during this process
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