First Fortnight is seeking a part time Communications & Fundraising
Officer in the run up to the First Fortnight Festival **Apply on the
website**.
PERSONAL SPEC
You should have an ability to generate ideas, to work on your own
initiative and to work as part of a team in a busy environment. You
should also have strong communication skills - both written and
verbal, an ability to work to a deadline and under pressure. Have a
good friendly and enthusiastic manner and care about making a
difference.
ADVANTAGEOUS
A passion for mental health and challenging mental health prejudice
and stigma.
An understanding of Microsoft Office, Google docs, social media,
Mailchimp, basic online skills and trends & finally be confident with
trying and tackling new software.
Presentation skills- both physical and digital representation
A knowledge of picture editing software for resizing and editing
within templates.
Preferable candidates should have a third level honours degree in
Marketing/ PR/ Communications/ Multimedia or similar; an alternative
degree with relevant paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
Knowledge and experience of fundraising, especially digitally
RESPONSIBILITIES
The officer will be responsible for the following tasks-
Communications
-Leading a group of comms volunteers including organizing meetings,
developing communication plans and online content with them
-Will be responsible for social media strategy and management of
channels including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
-Manage newsletter content, sends and growing audience
-Artwork, branding and messaging lead (including copy-writing,
proofing, approvals)
-Production assistance (when required)
-Responsibility to communicate on behalf of any First Fortnight
initiative
-Collaborate with PR Manager for First Fortnight **Apply on the
website** in relation to a Comms and PR plan for the festival.
-Collaborate with the First Fortnight Centre for Creative Therapies
team around communication and promotion of the service and service
expansions
-Developing a First Fortnight Ambassador programme
Fundraising
-Support fundraising initiatives and fundraising team in achieving
their targets
-Explore social media fundraising revenue options
-Lead out on one fundraising project.
File Attachments
Communications & Fundraising Officer Job Brief
PDF **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** KB
Application Details
Please apply with the following and send by Tues **Apply on the
website**th June:
? A one page cover letter
? A CV
? Give us a very brief outline of an interesting marketing idea,
with a 5K budget, you would do to make a splash in recognition of our
**Apply on the website**th anniversary
? Give us your top 3 social media channels you follow that impress
you
ADDIDTIONAL INFO
The budget for this role is ?**Apply on the website**, the duration
is **Apply on the website** weeks from August **Apply on the
website**th **Apply on the website**- Feb 5th **Apply on the website**
and will require a minimum of two days per week.
There is a preference for Tuesdays and Thursdays, with some
flexibility around busy work periods e.g. festival programme launch.
We in turn will be as flexible as possible with regard to other work
commitments as this is a part time role.
The Communication Officer will report directly to the Programme
Co-Ordinator/Administrator and in their absence, the CEO.
Interviews will be held via zoom on the 9th & **Apply on the
website**th July, please try and keep yourself available for these
dates.
Contract start date Tues **Apply on the website** August **Apply on
the website**
Position: COMMUNICATIONS & FUNDRAISING OFFICER
First Fortnight is seeking a part time Communications & Fundraising
Officer in the run up to the First Fortnight Festival **Apply on the
website**.
PERSONAL SPEC
You should have an ability to generate ideas, to work on your own
initiative and to work as part of a team in a busy environment. You
should also have strong communication skills - both written and
verbal, an ability to work to a deadline and under pressure. Have a
good friendly and enthusiastic manner and care about making a
difference.
ADVANTAGEOUS
A passion for mental health and challenging mental health prejudice
and stigma.
An understanding of Microsoft Office, Google docs, social media,
Mailchimp, basic online skills and trends & finally be confident with
trying and tackling new software.
Presentation skills- both physical and digital representation
A knowledge of picture editing software for resizing and editing
within templates.
Preferable candidates should have a third level honours degree in
Marketing/ PR/ Communications/ Multimedia or similar; an alternative
degree with relevant paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
Knowledge and experience of fundraising, especially digitally
RESPONSIBILITIES
The officer will be responsible for the following tasks-
Communications
-Leading a group of comms volunteers including organizing meetings,
developing communication plans and online content with them
-Will be responsible for social media strategy and management of
channels including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
-Manage newsletter content, sends and growing audience
-Artwork, branding and messaging lead (including copy-writing,
proofing, approvals)
-Production assistance (when required)
-Responsibility to communicate on behalf of any First Fortnight
initiative
-Collaborate with PR Manager for First Fortnight **Apply on the
website** in relation to a Comms and PR plan for the festival.
-Collaborate with the First Fortnight Centre for Creative Therapies
team around communication and promotion of the service and service
expansions
-Developing a First Fortnight Ambassador programme
Fundraising
-Support fundraising initiatives and fundraising team in achieving
their targets
-Explore social media fundraising revenue options
-Lead out on one fundraising project.
File Attachments
Communications & Fundraising Officer Job Brief
PDF **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** KB
Application Details
Please apply with the following and send by Tues **Apply on the
website**th June:
? A one page cover letter
? A CV
? Give us a very brief outline of an interesting marketing idea,
with a 5K budget, you would do to make a splash in recognition of our
**Apply on the website**th anniversary
? Give us your top 3 social media channels you follow that impress
you
ADDIDTIONAL INFO
The budget for this role is ?**Apply on the website**, the duration
is **Apply on the website** weeks from August **Apply on the
website**th **Apply on the website**- Feb 5th **Apply on the website**
and will require a minimum of two days per week.
There is a preference for Tuesdays and Thursdays, with some
flexibility around busy work periods e.g. festival programme launch.
We in turn will be as flexible as possible with regard to other work
commitments as this is a part time role.
The Communication Officer will report directly to the Programme
Co-Ordinator/Administrator and in their absence, the CEO.
Interviews will be held via zoom on the 9th & **Apply on the
website**th July, please try and keep yourself available for these
dates.
Contract start date Tues **Apply on the website** August **Apply on
the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
