Digital Youth Outreach Officer Volunteer Roles
• Remuneration: This is an unpaid and voluntary role.
• Working arrangements: work-from-home
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Application process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a one-page cover letter detailing their relevant experience and how they would contribute to the shared role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About Exam Star Learner
Exam Star Learner is an educational charity. We are on a mission to address the lack of access to personalised learning support for underprivileged youth. We aim to deliver personalised and affordable tutorials in Maths, English, Science, and French to underachieving and disadvantaged children and young people. We are dedicated to narrowing the attainment gap, boosting confidence, and raising aspirations of 5-18year-olds. We believe that no child should be left behind in the Southwark community due to financial constraints.
Education is unfair
A growing number of parents and guardians are paying for children as young as four to receive additional tuition. Research show that unlike their well-off peers, many children from lower income families are unable to afford the cost of private tuition which averages £25 per hour in London. This exacerbates education inequalities and contributes to widening the attainment gap.
Exam Star Learner Levelling the Playing Field
Unlike other tuition organisations, Exam Star Learner’s private tuition is genuinely affordable and personalised. Compassion, equality, and independence are among our core values.
We want to inspire our students and help them gain confidence and self-esteem so that they can maximise their potential and achieve greater success in school and in the workplace. We pair children and young people with tutors, and they learn in weekly personalised online tutorials which cater to their specific learning needs. We are currently in partnership with Southwark Council and the DofE.
About the opportunity
We are on the lookout for twelve driven and passionate individuals to join our team as Voluntary Marketing Officers. This shared role is designed to devise and execute an all-encompassing marketing strategy to engage parents and schools via various channels. As a Voluntary Marketing Officer, you'll have the unique opportunity to aid in the provision of top-notch educational support to children and young people aged 5-18.
Responsibilities
1. Marketing Strategy Development (Candidates 1 & 2):
Candidate 1: Marketing Strategy Developer
- Collaborate with the Director to construct a comprehensive marketing strategy targeting parents and schools.
- Carry out in-depth market research to identify target audience demographics.
- Regularly confer with Candidate 2 to discuss and enhance the marketing strategy.
Candidate 2: Marketing Strategy Implementer
- Spearhead the implementation of the marketing strategy developed in collaboration with Candidate 1.
- Gauge the impact of various marketing channels.
- Provide feedback to Candidate 1 for strategy enhancement.
2. Digital Marketing (Candidates 3 & 4):
Candidate 3: Social Media Manager
- Oversee social media platforms and generate engaging content to draw in parents and schools.
- Monitor responses to comments and inquiries on social media platforms.
- Utilise analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns.
Candidate 4: Email Marketing & SEO Specialist
- Design and execute email marketing campaigns aimed at parents and schools.
- Monitor open and click-through rates to measure email campaign effectiveness.
- Optimise the organisation's website and content for search engines.
- Track website traffic and search engine ranking, making adjustments as needed.
3. Content Creation (Candidates 5 & 6):
Candidate 5: Written Content Creator
- Compose compelling content for marketing materials, blog posts, and newsletters.
- Ensure content is in line with the organisation's mission and appeals to the target audience.
- Proofread content for accuracy prior to publication.
Candidate 6: Visual Content Creator
- Design visually appealing graphics, images, and videos for use in marketing campaigns.
- Ensure all visual content is a reflection of the organisation's brand identity.
- Collaborate with the Written Content Creator to ensure consistency between visual and written content.
4. Community Engagement (Candidates 7 & 8):
Candidate 7: Parent and School Engagement Officer
- Actively participate in online forums, groups, and communities relevant to parents and schools.
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries and concerns.
- Strive to build a strong community around the organisation's mission and services.
Candidate 8: Influencer Partnership Coordinator
- Identify potential influencers or organisations whose audience aligns with the organisation's target demographic.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with these influencers or organisations.
- Collaborate with these influencers to promote the organisation's services.
5. Learning Resources Coordinator (Candidates 9 & 10):
Candidate 9: Learning Resources Researcher
- Conduct research and collate high-quality, curriculum-aligned learning resources from reliable sources for exam preparation and homework assistance.
- Regularly review and update these resources based on feedback, changes in the curriculum, and new resources available.
Candidate 10: Learning Resources Website Manager
- Manage the placement of researched learning resources on the organisation's website.
- Ensure the resources are easily accessible, well-organised, and clearly labelled by subject and level.
- Monitor website traffic to these resources and make adjustments as needed based on user behaviour and feedback.
6. French Reading Club Coordinator (Candidates 11 & 12):
Candidate 11: French Reading Club Organiser
- Develop a comprehensive strategy to deliver a French Reading Club on a set date and time on a regular basis.
- Coordinate logistics, such as booking a suitable space and ensuring necessary resources are available.
- Promote the French Reading Club to attract participants.
Candidate 12: French Reading Club Facilitator
- Facilitate engaging and interactive reading sessions that cater to participants of various ages and reading levels.
- Collaborate with other Marketing Officers to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with overall marketing strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the French Reading Club and adjust strategies as necessary.
7. Partnership and Outreach Coordinator (Candidates 1-10):
- All Candidates: Collaborate to devise a comprehensive strategy for building partnerships with all Southwark academies and secondary schools.
- Identify key decision-makers within these schools and establish relationships with them.
- Seek opportunities to speak at secondary schools and academies to promote the organisation's tutorials.
- Deliver persuasive presentations to parents about the benefits of booking tutorials for their children through Exam Star Learner.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these partnership initiatives and adjust the strategy as necessary.
Timeline
The strategic planning will commence immediately upon the start of the shared role. The goal is to attract a pool of at least 200 parents to book regular tutorials through the charity’s website within a timeframe of 6 months. However, the timeline may be subject to adjustments.
Work Schedule
This is an unpaid and voluntary role. Each candidate should not work more than 20 hours per week, but there is flexibility to accommodate the needs and schedules of team members.
Person Specification
- Passion for promoting education, reading, and cultural enrichment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creativity and proficiency in utilising social media platforms.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a shared role.
- Fluency in French is advantageous but not required.
- Previous experience in marketing, digital marketing, content creation, or community engagement is advantageous but not required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us
Established in December 2013, Betknowmore UK’s mission is to address gambling related harm in UK communities. We are the leading provider of gambling support and training services. We work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. ‘We want people to be empowered, to live the life they want to lead.’ Read more about our values, strategy and impact.
We exist to provide support and training services that prevent and address personal and societal harms caused by gambling. Together we aim to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling harm.
Today the charity is governed by a Board of Trustees and run by Betknowmore UK senior management. This is where you come in – we are currently recruiting new members for our Board of Trustees.
About you
We are seeking committed individuals who share our vision, mission and values to join our board. You do not need to have prior knowledge of gambling harms as training will be provided throughout the induction period. Previous experience as a trustee, although desirable, is not essential.
We are specifically looking for the skills in the following areas.
·Community Engagement/networking/influencing
·Legal
·Commissioning
·Research
·Finance
For more information about the duties of a trustee and the person specification please see the Role Description Pack below. We would love to hear from you if you have time, skills and experience to share.
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would like to become a trustee and how your skills and knowledge would be an asset to the charity. (details in jobpack)
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Trustee Vacancies
Showroom Work Station
(Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre)
Showroom Work Station is a registered charity and a cultural hub for South Yorkshire and the North of England.
Located in a converted 1930’s art deco building, the venue is home to a four-screen cinema, creative industries business centre, event space, and café bar, in the heart of Sheffield city centre.
We are looking to recruit new Trustees to join our board. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone with knowledge and understanding of major capital projects, fundraising or the hospitality sector. However, if you don’t have expertise in any of these areas, but still feel that you have something to offer, please still get in touch. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and passionate team and help shape the future of the organisation.
As a trustee you will oversee the operation of a major cultural cinema exhibiting a diverse film programme with first run and retrospectives of curated work, including archive, documentaries, and many unique one-off programmes with regular visiting filmmakers. We are home to some very successful film festivals and host many unique events each month.
Through our trading subsidiary, we also manage the Work Station creative industries business centre, operate a successful bar/café, and conferencing facilities.
Our Trustees work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team to provide clear strategic direction to the organisation, helping to agree policy, define goals, set targets, and evaluate performance.
As with all our Trustees, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a good understanding of local, regional, and cultural agendas.
Trustees are required to attend approximately 5 Board meetings per year (usually held on the last Monday of the month, 6 pm – 8 pm) and to offer relevant support and specialist knowledge to enable us to meet the objectives of our business.
The post is not paid but all Trustees receive invitations to special events and have a weekly allocation of free cinema tickets (subject to availability).
Application process:
Please download our full application pack and equal opportunities form from the vacancies page of the Showroom Workstation, Sheffield website.
To apply please provide the following:
- A comprehensive CV or biography (a statement outlining your roles, responsibilities, and achievements in the organisations in which you currently and previously worked). Please include details of any service as a Board Trustee or any other voluntary/community work.
- Our completed equal opportunities monitoring form. This information will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.
- Daytime and evening contact telephone numbers that will be used with discretion.
Closing date: Please submit your application by midday on Wednesday 8th May 2024 to Julie Simpson
For an informal conversation about the role prior to submitting your application please contact Ian Wild, Chief Executive.
Showroom Work Station, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Sheffield Media and Exhibition Centre Limited is a registered charity, number 100 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.