b-side Festival is looking for a freelance Volunteer Coordinator
We need an enthusiastic and committed Volunteer Coordinator to work with the b-side Festival team on delivery of the volunteer programme for b-side festival on the Isle of Portland, Dorset in September 2014.
The contract will be for the period between June and end of September 2014.
Fixed fee: £2000
Job Description:
- Lead on the recruitment and coordination of a team of Festival volunteers.
- Act as the primary contact for all volunteers and volunteer enquiries
- Produce a b-side volunteer database
- Plan and manage volunteer expenses budget, managing petty cash, collating and processing all necessary paperwork i.e. receipts and expense claims
- Identify and organise any training necessary for volunteers
- Organise and deliver face to face volunteer briefings inc Health & Safety, audience interaction and collection of audience data
- Produce and manage a detailed festival volunteer schedule and rota
- Be on site to coordinate and manage volunteers during Festival period Sept 5th – 14th
- Produce and distribute volunteer information packs before the festival
- Work to ensure effective and safe working practices are implemented at all times in line with b-side policies
Person Specification:
- Enthusiastic with the ability to enthuse others too
- Good organisational and office skills
- Self-motivated
- Committed
- Interested in culture
- Registered as self-employed
- Car driver preferred but not essential
- Own laptop / computer
- Currently living in Dorset
- Able to work flexible and some unsociable hours including weekends, especially during September 2nd – 16th (festival period)
Other
- The appointed person can work from the b-side office in Dorchester and/or from home.
Fixed fee: £2000 including all expenses.
Furher information: producer@b-side.org.uk