Organisation Description
Reportsto / Management
Organisation Description
SPEAK is a national network of students and young adults who campaign and pray on issues of global justice. We are a campaign and activist company, charity and participatory network that aims to bring change and share our faith in God. Since 1998, our primary goal has been to tactically address the root of global problems which threaten human rights and human dignity. SPEAK has campaigned against the arms trade, climate change, corporate responsibility, famine and much more. By educating the public on such issues and empowering them to create a voice for those who are vulnerable in these unfortunate situations, we are able to manifest our goals for global peace and take steps to ensure that it becomes a reality.
Our core values are based on a Christian perspective in the sense that we practice the teachings of Christ and believe in justice for the poor, for those who are defenseless, and those who may not have the resources to take a stand against oppression and subjugation. We therefore take it upon ourselves to make sure that information is effectively distributed amongst the nation
We aim to inform people throughout the UK about global social injustices, and empower them to bring positive change through involvement in grass-roots community, campaigning, activism and the arts. We do this through activity centred mail outs, social media, events and regional SPEAK groups.
Jobpurpose
SPEAK is currently recruiting for the position of Campaigns Coordinator for 2 days a week on a voluntary basis. The CC operates towards campaign building and delivery in close collaboration with the Campaigns Manager and SPEAK Groups & Links. Produces resources, plans training sessions and events and cooperates with partners for coalition activities on a national, regional and local dimension.
Dutiesandresponsibilities
CAMPAIGNS
Writing and coordinating Campaigns resources.
Developing Campaigns strategy and dimension with creative and methodical approach.
Overseeing the process of training and equipping the network as per the effectiveness of campaigns related activities.
Producing and editing Campaigns content on the SPEAK website and Social Media channels.
Producing marketing materials for the campaigns.
Regularly evaluate progress and prepare periodic reports towards agreed objectives
NETWORK & PARTNERSHIP
Maintaining positive ongoing communication with Partners and attending Partnership meetings.
Building the presence and profile of SPEAK within the Partnership and networking with other community based and educational organizations.
Supporting the national Network-based Campaigns Team and working with other national and regional teams to ensure activities run smoothly.
FUNDRAISING
Identifying and researching for funding opportunities as requested by the Fund-raising Manager.
Writing and sending general appeals to Trusts and Foundations.
Assisting with the preparation and writing of new grant applications through gathering relevant information or writing drafts.
- ADMINISTRATION
Undertaking a broad range of administrative and secretarial tasks in connection with the campaigns.
Maintaining and operating the Campaigns database, ensuring records are kept up to date.
Arranging campaign meetings as directed and taking minutes.
Providing general administrative support to the fund-raising team including diaries and deadlines
Skills, Experience and Attributes
Involvement in Campaigns with the 18-30 age group.
Experience in researching resources and materials for activities.
Event organising background
Taking part in coalition meetings and developing Campaign strategy
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative
Networking and relationship building
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Training and Presentation
Social Media Management
Competence with Microsoft Word and Excel packages
Workingconditions
Voluntary role.
Thisrolerequiresflexibility.YouwillbeaskedtofollowuptasksandresponsibilitiesastheSpeakcoreworkgoesalong,suchasspell/grammarchecks,meetings,ITrelatedissuesetc.
Working hours
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am to 5pm
Halfanhourlunchbreakandtwo10minutesbreaksinthemorningandintheafternoon