Communications Officer

Deadline: 
Friday, May 30, 2014 - 12:00
Employer: 
Bournemouth Natural History Society
Contract Type: 
Part time – 3 days per week (including some weekends/evenings)
Contract Duration: 
Fixed term contract for 12 months with possibility of extension dependent on funding
Salary: 
£18-22,000 pro rata

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible person with good IT and communication skills to help with:

- The day-to-day running of the Society and Museum; working alongside trustees, chairmen of sections, field leaders and other volunteers

- Dealing with enquiries face-to-face, by email and telephone, and via social media

- Ongoing development and maintenance of the BNSS website

- Publicity for BNSS events via programme leaflets, local press and social media

- Production of our quarterly newsletter

- Delivering the Society's strategic priorities

- Supporting BNSS fundraising initiatives

- Room hire administration; maintaining good relations with tenants and arranging supervision

- Liaising with schools, U3A and other visiting groups re access to facilities

- Building relationships with other organisations including Local Authorities, corporate contacts, conservation groups, and higher education institutes

- Developing a volunteer database and addressing training needs

Please see www.bnss.org.uk/latestnews for more details of requirements

contact@bnss.org.uk