To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to directors.zion@gmail.com.
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 8th September. Please note that interviews will take place week commencing 16th September.
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
- Contract type: Permanent
- Reports to: Centre Manager
- Responsible for: Event Manager
- Hours: 22 hours per week
- Pay: £13 per hour
START DATE: ASAP
About the role
We’re looking for an ambitious, self-motivated and community-focused Programme Coordinator to deliver a diverse, creative and exciting programme of events that will ensure Zion is at the heart of the community.
You’ll work closely with the team to develop, manage and coordinate Zion’s programme of events and bookings including community events, ticketed events, weddings, private hires, and office and meeting spaces. You’ll ensure the events programme reaches a wide spectrum of participants and audience members, whilst bringing in creative and fresh ideas to help diversify income streams.
The role will require someone who is willing to work flexibly and independently. The position will require some weekend and evening hours. There may be the possibility of overtime.
Your knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of working with a hospitality or similar environment.
- Have an enthusiastic and adaptable approach to working with people from staff members, volunteers and community members.
- Willingness and ability to work varied hours including weekends and evenings.
- Experience of budgeting, administration and project management for a range of activities and events.
- Commercially aware
- Knowledge of marketing and promotion and ability to creatively engage different audience groups.
- Ability to work unsupervised under your own initiative.
- A commitment to the ethos and vision of Zion Community Space.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the creative arts
- Good IT and social media skills
- Local knowledge of BS13 and surrounding communities
- Experience of monitoring and evaluation of events and audiences
- Understanding of under-represented groups and community members and how to encourage engagement for new visitors
- Ideas for the development of Zion as a venue and income streams
Benefits of working at Zion
- Being part of a community led company
- Working as part of a team with a strong ethos and community focus
- Free cafe meal during working day
- Annual allowance for tickets for events
- Living Wage employer
How to apply
To apply for the position, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role to directors.zion@gmail.com.
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 8th September. Please note that interviews will take place week commencing 16th September. Interviews may take place in the evening. Please indicate in your application if you are unavailable for an interview on any days/times.
About Zion
Zion Community Space is a community hub in Bedminster Down, where everyone is welcome. We provide a warm safe space for the community, a weekday cafe and an array of events. In 2023, Zion became a Community Benefit Society and community owned by 380 Community Shareholders.