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Volunteer Coordinator, Festival.org (GDIF)

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes March 20, 2025
  •  Shaun Evelyn
  •  shaun@festival.org
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a person-centered, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to lead on the recruitment and management of our team of volunteers at Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2025.

Job Description

We are looking for a person-centered, enthusiastic and highly organised individual to lead on the recruitment and management of our team of volunteers at GDIF 2025.

The Volunteer Coordinator is an integral part of the festival delivery team, collaborating closely with the production, operations and marketing teams.

The Volunteer Coordinator will oversee the recruitment, training and line-management of up to 200 GDIF 2025 volunteers. Our community of volunteers give their time to GDIF because they are passionate about free outdoor arts, want to develop new skills and connect with new people. At the festival they are the friendly face of GDIF, welcoming audiences, sharing information, taking donations and feedback and providing access support.

The Volunteer Coordinator will ensure each volunteer is trained, provided with clear information (through Better Impact software) and supported during their time at the festival. It is important to us that our community of volunteers reflect London's diversity.

This role requires a satisfactory (DBS Disclosure and Barring Service) check. If a successful applicant is not in possession of a DBS certificate GDIF are able to arrange your check for you.

We are particularly keen to interview Global Majority, Deaf and disabled applicants who are currently underrepresented in our organisation; reasonable adjustments for Deaf and disabled applicants will be made.

Job Requirements

  • Experience of team management or leadership;
  • A passion for the work Greenwich+Docklands International Festival does and their mission to nurture communities through outdoor arts;
  • Strong pastoral and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to quickly build and maintain relationships;
  • Ability to take initiative, multi-task, work effectively and efficiently under pressure, with a strong understanding of project-based and/or festival working;
  • A flexible, proactive and positive approach to manage and motivate a diverse range of volunteers;
  • Capability to problem solve quickly and independently as well as working successfully as part of a team to deliver the needs of the role to the highest standard;
  • Great administrative skills with proven attention to detail and track record of database management, monitoring, and evaluation;
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures and best practice;
  • Experience of working within diverse communities.

Job Responsibilities

For full person specification and job description, download the recruitment pack from our website.

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How to Apply

Head to festival.org/work-with-us to download the job pack and application form.

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