Do you have a keen interest in community activation?
We need a super star to help behind the scenes of our day-to-day operations and fun events!
We are looking for a superstar to join our team and be our Community Activation and Office Support of the Albany Community Hub – Te Pokapū ā-Hapori o Ōkahukura; assisting with administration and office support, as well as activating the space for the community.
Harbour Sport has been contracted to run the facility and we believe the Upper Harbour Local Boards outcome to “Support initiatives that build local resilience in the community by funding programmes, activities or events that help build local capacity and encourage social connectedness” (Upper Harbour Local Board Plan 2020) is essential in the utilisation of the facility.
The Albany Community Hub is a is a multi-functional, accessible, supportive facility connecting Albany’s old and new communities. It has 5 areas that are for hire to the general public, local community organisations and local business, a communal garden and lovely undercover outdoor space.
You will be assisting with supporting office operations such as bookings through our booking system, emails and liaising with hirers. As well as this, basic assistance with the running of community led events, workshops, and campaigns.
This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week.
So, who are we looking for?
Ideally you have 2 years’ experience predominantly in admin or operations, experience and a keen passion in community development and community events.
- You have experience in day-to-day facility operations
- You have experience managing online bookings
- You have experience in designing fun, engaging social content and are confident using design programs such as Canva and MailChimp
- Respond to incoming communication and where possible deal with the enquiry directly, or otherwise direct queries to the appropriate person
- Confidence in liaising with community members and organisations
- Experience working with diverse community groups such as ethnicity, age, gender etc.
Applications Close Monday, 17 October at 5pm
Apply with your Cover Letter and CV
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