The Smaller Earth Foundation is a brand new charitable organisation, which has been formed by Smaller Earth Group. After 20 years of providing life changing cultural exchange opportunities to almost 100,000 people, Smaller Earth has realised a long-held ambition to establish our Foundation.
We are at the start of the journey, so we're looking for a dedicated individual who can take the reins on this project.
About the Project Manager Role:
We are looking for a passionate, energetic, and driven individual who will be tasked with establishing the Foundation during it's early stages, and helping it grow into the future. This person will play an important role in helping to shape the structure and function of the Foundation.
The role will be based at the Smaller Earth Head Office at Liverpool's Albert Dock, where you'll work closely with the Smaller Earth's CEO, Founders, and other Trustees from within the cultural exchange industry.
Responsibilities:
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Promote the Smaller Earth Foundation: Carry out marketing and public relations activities to raise the profile of the Smaller Earth Foundation.
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Monitor promotional materials: Oversee the production of promotional and fundraising materials alongside our Marketing team.
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Organise initiatives: Create, plan, and organise fundraising initiatives and events.
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Raise funds: Approach potential donors, maintain donor lists, and apply for grants and other sources of funding.
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Recruit volunteers: Oversee the recruitment and coordination of volunteers for various events.
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Establish & maintain relationships: Liaise with external agencies, including voluntary sector organisations, the media, universities, business contacts, trustees, and other stakeholders or clients.
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Administration: Carry out administrative tasks, such as managing budgets, gathering data, preparing reports, database management and clerical work.
Required Qualities & Skills:
- Values: Belief and commitment in the values and aims of the Smaller Earth Foundation and Smaller Earth as a whole.
- Mentality: Possess initiative, with a start-up mentality, and have a passion for making a positive impact through cultural exchange.
- Knowledge: Of various sectors, including the cultural exchange industry, the voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, and of marketing & PR methods.
- Communication skills: Be able to build successful relationships through written, oral, and interpersonal methods.
- Administration & management skills: Manage your time well, including multi-tasking and prioritisation. Be able to accomplish research, analysis, and planning tasks, and possess financial and numerical skills.
- Creativity & flexibility: Be able to learn quickly and adapt as the Smaller Earth Foundation goes through various stages of growth.
Application Process:
Applications close at noon on Friday 29 November 2019.
Applicants will be contacted for an interview by 3rd December, with interviews taking place at the Liverpool office on 12 December 2019.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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