WheelWorks Multiple Realities Co-Ordinator

Position: Multiple Realities Project Coordinator
Location: Belfast
Job Type: Fixed term full time post until 31st January 2018 (possible extension subject to funding). This post is funded by BBC Children in Need
Salary: NJC Scale 6 (£22,937 - £24,472)

Description:

Would you like to be part of our energetic, innovative team? WheelWorks youth arts organisation seeks a Multiple Realities Project Co-ordinator to promote, co-ordinate and deliver a range of its issue based arts projects and workshops for marginalised children and young people aged 4– 18 across Northern Ireland.

You will be responsible for the fundraising, co-ordination and monitoring of the latest development of the Multiple Realities Project, the post will require experience of project managing, fundraising and evaluating arts/community projects (preferably with young people).

Your role will require, but is not restricted to, the following attributes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both on the telephone and face-to-face

• An understanding of the needs of marginalised young people aged 4 – 18 throughout Northern Ireland.

• Enthusiasm for working as part of a team whose principal focus is widening access to the arts for young people and provide exceptional service

• IT Skills

• A pro-active approach, prepared to take actions that may improve the business

• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to plan and prioritise workload

• The ability to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders, funders, community and staff

• The willingness and ability to learn and adapt to change

• A flexible approach to working hours

• Self motivated

• The ability to work with minimal supervision and take ownership to solve problems

Deadline for Applications: Friday 23rd of September 2016, 5.00 p.m.
Interviews are likely to be held on the 6th of October 2016.

For an application pack, please email [email protected], call 028 90 244063 or send a large SAE to Farah Chowdhury, Manager, WheelWorks, 4c Weavers Court Business Park, Linfield Road, Belfast, BT12 5GH