PR/Community Liaison Co-ordinator

PR/Community Liaison Co-ordinator

Trustee/Governor
J96411
At a glance

Skills

  • Campaigning
  • Public relations
  • Business development / Sales
  • Fundraising events
  • Market research
  • Research (qualitative / quantitative)

Where

Aberdeen, AB23 8DB
Mainly at home
Travel limit? No travel limit - this role can be undertaken mainly remotely but knowledge of local area is helpful

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week
UMT members attend a regular UMT meeting - usually 1 hour, monthly or bi-monthly, on a weekday evening at the unit, in person.

Deadline

20 Nov 2024

This role entails scanning the local community for events and engagement opportunities where cadets can offer help marshalling either for free or for donations in return, thus improving community awareness about Sea cadets / RMC youth. 

What will you be doing?

Do you have recruitment experience at any level?Would you like the opportunity to apply your passion for recruitment in a meaningful volunteer role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?

Bridge of Don Sea Cadets, based as Gordon Barracks, is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Community Liaison Co-ordinators to join its Unit Management Team (UMT). Bridge of Don is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people.

The Charity is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers that can support with recruitment of cadets and adults to the Unit and with building strong links in the community. There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?

 

The tasks of a Community Liaison Co-ordinator include but are not restricted to the following:

  • Use digital platforms and events to recruit both cadets and adult volunteers.
  • Raise awareness of the unit to the local community through recruitment events and activities.
  • Scan the community for key events and opportunities to recruit cadets and volunteers and promote the unit.
  • Develop links with local media and promote the use of social media to recruit adults and cadets.

Benefits of volunteering with Sea Cadets:

  • A hugely rewarding role, helping young people change their lives and thrive
  • Fantastic opportunities for personal development and training, including qualifications in watersports, leadership and management and first aid
  • Real enhancements to your CV
  • Meet new people
  • Make a difference in your local community

What are we looking for?

Do you have three years or more professional experience in positions with skills or knowledge such as:

  • Recruitment experience 
  • Work within communities 
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic research skills
  • IT skills to include use of Microsoft suite
  • Ability to engage with local businesses, organisations and key players in the community 

Are you:

  • A good communicator
  • Able to work effectively within a team
  • Able to motivate and encourage others
  • Able to tell a good story
  • Able to sell ideas
  • Able to think outside the box

Many variations of skills and knowledge areas can be useful to our unit, but the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are essential. If you think you are a match to the skills and knowledge and you could make a difference, please get in touch.

What difference will you make?

The UMT provides a key function; enabling the operations of the unit by ensuring we are a safe, compliant and financially buoyant organisation. This enables us to deliver our valuable work with young people. Community Liaison Co-ordinators will help the unit engage in more community events and activities, raising awareness and helping achieve our purpose of launching more young people for life. 

Before you apply

If you would like to find out more about the Trustee role or the organisation before applying, please contact us to arrange an informal discussion.

If you think this volunteer role is for you then please do click apply and find out how you can start making a difference, or contact the unit directly for more details. If successful you will need to undergo an interview, an online induction process and complete a PVG clearance.

Causes
  • Education
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    The aim of Sea Cadets is to give young people aged 10 to 18 the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun, based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy.

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