At a glance

Skills

Campaigning
Copywriting / Journalism
Social media marketing
Market research
Research (qualitative / quantitative)
Service design

Where

Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2UD

Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-15 hours TBA

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What will you be doing?

About the Organisation

Urban Cure is a community-focused, heritage-led regeneration organisation based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. We are dedicated to preserving cultural heritage, promoting community engagement, and supporting educational initiatives. As part of our commitment to celebrating diverse cultures and histories, we are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Content Curator to lead our Black History Month programme

Role Overview

The Content Curator for Black History Month will be responsible for developing and managing engaging content that highlights and celebrates the achievements, contributions and history of Black individuals and communities. The role involves creating educational and inspiring materials and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure a meaningful and impactful Black History Month.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and create diverse and accurate content related to Black history, culture and contributions.
Develop educational materials, including articles, social media posts, newsletters, and multimedia content.
Curate and organise historical documents and resources for exhibitions and displays
Collaborate with speakers, artists to ensure high-quality and relevant programming.
Develop ways to engage with the community, schools etc to promote BHM activities.
Highlight partnerships with local businesses, cultural institutions, and educational organisations.
Gather feedback from participants to assess the impact and success of the programme.
Develop a marketing brief to promote BHM events and content.
Utilise social media, newsletters and other channels to reach a wide audience.
Create promotional materials, including flyers, posters and online content.
Create a monitoring and evaluating process that show the effectiveness of Black History Month activities and the launch of Urban Cure Heritage Craft School.
Prepare reports and summaries on the outcomes and impact of the programme.
Provide recommendations for future initiatives based on feedback and evaluation.

What are we looking for?

Skills and Experience

Degree or equivalent in History, Cultural Studies, Education, Media Studies, or a related field (preferred but not essential).
Experience in content creation.
Experience with Black history and cultural studies, or a strong interest in these areas
Experience working with diverse communities and organisations.
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
Strong organisational abilities.
Strong digital content creation tools and social media platforms.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal Attributes
Passionate about celebrating and promoting Black history and culture.
Creative, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks effectively.
Culturally sensitive and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Opportunity to gain experience in content curation, event planning, and community engagement.
Enhance your CV with a role focused on celebrating and educating about Black history
Collaborate with heritage craft person, cultural organisations, and educational institutions.
Build connections with professionals in the fields of history, culture, and education.
Contribute to a meaningful programme that educates and inspires the community.
Be part of a dedicated team working towards cultural enrichment and heritage preservation.

What difference will you make?

You will provide expertise, reducing operational costs and enhancing Urban Cure's capacity to deliver community projects, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Empower residents through skill building workshops, supporting small businesses and promoting entrepreneurship, which helps create jobs and stimulates Southend's local economy.

Create inclusivity, bringing together diverse groups, strengthening social bonds, and promoting shared goals, to build trust, responsibility, and resilience within the community.

Before you apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and motivation for applying. Please include examples of previous work related to content creation, if available.

About Urban Cure CIC

Causes

Local / community

Organisation type:

Not for profit

ABOUT

Urban Cure CIC was established in March 2022 by founder Dee Curtis to support the Council Covid-19 regeneration of the City of Southend-on-Sea. Our activities will be...