Oxjam Volunteer Support Co-ordinator – Birmingham

Oxjam is a music festival made up of hundreds of events around the UK in October. These events are organised by people who know and love their local music scene.  All in aid of Oxfam.  Along with a central team of staff and interns, Oxjam is co-ordinated by teams of volunteers in towns and cities across the country who will be organising Oxjam’s Takeover events, as well as supporting other event organisers in their region.

We are recruiting for a Volunteer Support Co-ordinator.  Led by your regional manager and receiving support from the central Oxjam team, you will be responsible for supporting volunteers in your area to organise fundraising music events.

You will:

  • Coach and motivate these volunteers
  • Provide other volunteers (know as Music Event Organisers) with support and advice
  • Great written and verbal communication skills and a flair for building relationships
  • Outstanding organisation skills
  • Good knowledge of the region’s local music scene and community
  • The ability to identify and respond to other people’s needs
  • The ability to work independently
  • Have experience of working on live music events
  • Have experience of leadership
  • Have a passion for fighting poverty and raising money for Oxfam

May – November 2010

At least 10 hours a week

Closing date: Sunday 9th May

Interviews: week commencing 10th May

Start date: 17th May

To apply for an application pack please send an email to oxjam.birmingham@gmail.com with the subject line as VOLUNTEER SUPPORT CO-ORINATOR