We are looking for a Social Media Specialist who can strategically identify, and post, engaging content for our social media feeds, which will inspire people to support our work with refugees and asylum seekers in Epirus.

This is a great chance to build your CV, gain valuable experience in an NGO and help refugees here in Northern Greece!

In your role, you will interact with our Instagram and Facebook communities to increase engagement, followers and the quality of their experience. You will also identify key influencers and conversations where we can engage to better showcase our work and expand our reach. You are the person who thinks “this would make a good post” while activities are taking place. More than that, your interest and belief in social media as a force for good should be backed with an interest in data and analytics, using them to influence our social media communication strategy.

Skills Required:

-Strong written and spoken English skills

-Proactive, problem-solving mind-set

-Demonstrable ability to manage a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram feed in a professional capacity

-Ability to demonstrate your success at creating and delivering social media strategies for specific projects

-Ability to show your experience at producing regular reports using Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Google Analytics or similar tools.

-Data-driven and have an evidence-led approach to social media strategy.

-Up-to-date with the latest trends/developments in social media communications.

-Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and respond flexibly.

-Ability to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

-Ability to identify key influential external figures and agencies to further our social media reach and impact.

-Ability to find creative solutions to communications challenges

Skills Desired:

-Experience working in a refugee context or with a vulnerable population

-Experience working in an NGO, Charity or in the field of human rights

-Language skills: Arabic, Persian, Dari, Sorani and/or Kurmanji

Your responsibilities:

-Regularly post and schedule content on Second Tree’s social media feeds.

-Work with the wider Second Tree team to ensure that all content on our social media feeds aligns with organisational, and specific project strategies.

-Work with Second Tree team to moderate and respond to comments and interact with followers to best develop our online communities.

-Produce regular reports on social media performance.

-Use Google Analytics (or similar) to produce reports on referrals to the Second Tree website and conversions attributable to social content.

-Advise colleagues and help them to develop content strategies based on previous reports and insights

-Develop social media strategies to expand our reach and impact through social media channels

-Identify key social influencers who we can engage with

-Maintain a strong knowledge of developments, innovations, and new tech in social media and identify any that may be of benefit/interest to Second Tree

What We Offer:

-Accommodation with all the basic amenities (WiFi, laundry, kitchen) covered in a shared team house.

-Transportation for work-related activities (if needed)

-Reference letter pending successful completion of engagement

We have two volunteer houses that can host up to nine people where long-term volunteers are accommodated. Some volunteers choose to rent their own accommodation. In certain periods of the year, demand is extremely high, and the volunteer houses might be full. If you have the means to pay for your own accommodation, please let us know. We would still be happy to host you if space is available. However, in a situation where the volunteer houses are full, this would allow us to offer a volunteering opportunity to someone that cannot afford to pay rent.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to join us on the ground and immerse themselves in our work. Your participation could take on many forms, from support in the education programs to activities in the kindergarten to the delivery of workshops and expeditions with the Youth Scouts – we look forward to hearing your ideas on how best to apply your skills in this context. By coming here, you would gain a first-hand experience of the situation on the ground, working in a grassroots organization with a small but dedicated team. This immersion will give you a solid sense of our work, our mission and our approach – which would facilitate your ability to attract supporters.

We encourage applicants to work with us on the ground, but even if you cannot physically come to Greece, we will still consider your application.

How to apply:

Please send the following to Giovanni Fontana at the email below. 

1) Your CV

2) Your cover letter

In the email, please:

3) Put “Social Media Specialist (charityjob)” as the subject line

4) Specify the dates you would be available to volunteer.

If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.

We provide counselling and support to female survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the areas of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Quetzal was the brainchild of Jennifer Anthony Black, beginning in 1989 as a self-help group and then developing into a more formal range of professional support services.  Sadly, Jennifer passed away in March 2009, but her vision remains.

Whilst Quetzal remains the only free counselling provision across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, we do request a donation based upon a flexible consideration of personal circumstances. However, no woman is ever turned away from our services if they are unable to do so.

Role summary

To support our transition and development, we are seeking new Trustees to join our Board.

Quetzal Trustees are both Trustees of the Charity and Directors of the company overseeing the work of the organisation. Being a Quetzal trustee is an important role! We are proud of our volunteers and the service provided to women, and ask that Trustee’s also share this same sense of pride. Trustee’s act as ‘guardians of purpose’, ensuring the needs of the beneficiaries are central to how we provide our

services.

Trustee’s play a large and responsible role in safeguarding the Charity through strategic governance and responsible decision making. In addition to trustees’ statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions, which may involve leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the trustee has particular expertise.

Trustees are also expected to:

• Be committed to the vision and values of The Quetzal Project
• Abide by The Quetzal Project’s policies and procedures
• Meet the minimum time commitment
• Declare conflicts of interest
• Contribute actively to the board
• Keep informed of The Quetzal Project’s work

Main responsibilities of the Trustees:

• Ensure The Quetzal Project complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensure that The Quetzal Project pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• Ensure The Quetzal Project applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects. For example, it cannot spend money on activities which are not included in the objects, however worthwhile they may be.
• Contribute actively to the board of trustees by giving a firm strategic direction, setting overall policies, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against targets.
• Ensuring the financial stability and sustainability of The Quetzal Project
• Safeguarding the good name and values of The Quetzal Project.
• To protect and manage the property of The Quetzal Project and to ensure proper investment of the organisation’s funds.

Person specification

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who have skills and experience in the following areas:

• Legal
• HR
• Charity governance
• Strategic planning/change management

Each trustee brings their own skills, experiences and qualities to the board. They add to the collective knowledge and experience by providing:

• Commitment to the aims, values and mission of The Quetzal project
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees, and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement, and work

effectively as a board member.

• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• Willingness to gain knowledge of local needs and resources that are available to deliver services.
• An ability to focus on the wider contextual environment Quetzal operate within and how the work the organisation provides fits within that, without becoming too operationally focused.

Time commitment

• The Board currently meet for 2 hours each month on a Thursday evening. This take place on the charity’s premises, however it is possible to join remotely.
• An annual AGM that takes place in November
• Annual away days for Board Members – these are planned in advance to take into account time commitments
• Reading of materials sent prior to meetings and on an ad-hoc basis with follow up communication consequently

How to apply

Application must be made via Reach Volunteering in the first instance. Please provide you CV and cover letter stating why you are interested in the role, how your skills and experience match the person specification, how you can add value to the board and any other relevant information.

We provide counselling and support to female survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the areas of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Quetzal was the brainchild of Jennifer Anthony Black, beginning in 1989 as a self-help group and then developing into a more formal range of professional support services.  Sadly, Jennifer passed away in March 2009, but her vision remains.

Whilst Quetzal remains the only free counselling provision across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, we do request a donation based upon a flexible consideration of personal circumstances. However, no woman is ever turned away from our services if they are unable to do so.

Role summary

Quetzal Trustees are both Trustees of the Charity and Directors of the company overseeing the work of the organisation. Being a Quetzal trustee is an important role! We are proud of our volunteers and the service provided to women, and ask that Trustee’s also share this same sense of pride. Trustee’s act as ‘guardians of purpose’, ensuring the needs of the beneficiaries are central to how we provide our services.

Trustee’s play a large and responsible role in safeguarding the Charity through strategic governance and responsible decision making. In addition to trustees’ statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions, which may involve leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the trustee has particular expertise.

In addition to the above, the main responsibilities of the Treasurer include:

• Monitor the financial standing of the charity and reports to the Board and CEO regarding cash-flow

forecasting, income streams, out-going expenses and the overarching strategic management of the

organisation’s financial resources.

• Oversee the charity’s financial risk-management process and report financial health to the board of trustees at regular intervals.

• Acts as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders and ensure that annual accounts are submitted to all relevant regulators in a timely fashion.

• Liaising with external auditors on financial issues and ensuring that the organisation’s finances are

responsibly managed and invested for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the

beneficiaries it serves.

Person specification

Essential:

• Qualified accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.
• Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Good communication and leadership skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of charity SORP or willingness to learn
• Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.

Time commitment

• The Board currently meet for 2 hours each month on a Thursday evening. This take place on the charity’s premises, however it is possible to join remotely.
• An annual AGM that takes place in November
• Annual away days for Board Members – these are planned in advance to take into account time commitments
• Reading of materials sent prior to meetings and on an ad-hoc basis with follow up communication consequently

How to apply

Application must be made via Reach Volunteering in the first instance. Please provide you CV and cover letter stating why you are interested in the role, how your skills and experience match the person specification, how you can add value to the board and any other relevant information.

We are a UK-based international charity working to protect and advance human rights across the world by helping to positively transform the lives of those brave people who have exercised a non-violent act of conscience for their and others’ human rights.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for someone with experience in Graphic Design to help us with our communications and the design of promotional and publicity materials. You will practice skills and develop experience in order to help build PoC's public profile and ability to raise much-needed funds. You will be encouraged to use your initiative and creativity in your approach to this work.

Role reports to:

We are a small team of just four staff, with the support of several dedicated volunteers.  Our volunteer will work closely with  the Fundraising Manager and the Communications & Transformation Officer.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Help maintain our digital and online media presence; this may include posting regular tweets, Facebook posts and drafting news articles for the website.
• Create new graphics for social media, website, email, posters, flyers, newsletter etc.
• Bring your own expertise and ideas to bear on raising the public profile of PoC and introduce your fresh ideas into appeals and programmes.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing graphical content and assist in developing branding guidelines.
• Develop an understanding of PoC's work in the sphere of human rights organisations around the world.
• Abide by all policies, procedures and code of conduct.

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

Required:

• Knowledge of graphic design tools 
• Enthusiasm and ambition
• Proactivity, confidence and the ability to work effectively on own initiative
• Creativity in approach to tasks assigned
• Relevant experience

Desirable:

• Qualification or experience in marketing/ communications/ PR
• Experience of planning & executing a successful campaign using digital media

Working hours:

Hours/days are flexible but candidates would be expected to commit to a minimum of one day each week, for a minimum of three months. 

Further information:

• Home based for now
• Our London office is close to Borough tube station, SE1
• Normally, travel and lunch costs are reimbursed up to a maximum of £15 per day when.  All expense claims must be supported by receipts.

PoC can offer you a general overview of:

• An opportunity to build your work experience within the field of graphic design
• Human Rights work
• Communications and marketing expirience within a charity environment
• References for future employers

You can apply online for this position, by sending us your CV and covering letter.