Field Organiser - Yorkshire

Job Description

Bond is the UK network for organisations working in international development. We unite and support a diverse network of over 400 civil society organisations to help eradicate global poverty, inequality and injustice. We strengthen and champion the sectorto make international development more efficient and effective. We work to influence governments and policy-makers, develop the skills of people in the sector, share expertise, and build organisational capacity and partnerships.About Aid AllianceThe Aid Alliance is a collaboration between 25 leading international development NGOs, hosted by the sector trade body Bond. The Campaign aims to defend the UKs commitment to Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) of 0.7% of GNI, campaign for the returnof the Department for International Development as an independent government department and shift the debate to one focused on improving AID quality, rather than questioning aid quantity.Working with groups of local people in and around small towns across Yorkshire this role will both organise and mobilise members of the public to take actions that are supportive of overseas aid and international development, including the climate crisis.As part of a team of organisers, you will build an active local community presence to support the Campaigns aims in key locations across England. The ideal candidate will be based in Yorkshire, have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent organisation andlogistical skills, and a strong commitment to the aims of the Campaign.Main purpose of the jobThe role of the Field Organiser is to provide support and guidance to all local volunteers across all the Yorkshire area and to arrange activities and events in all areas. This is a varied role giving the opportunity to work in a range of work areas, withtasks adapting according to the changing needs of the organisation.To note, this role is being advertised at both assistant and coordinator level, although only one position is required, the decision will be based on candidates previous experience. Differences of roles highlighted below.Main responsibilitiesAssistant

• Book necessary travel arrangements for volunteers and speakers in locations
• Organising Events within their areas
• Guiding volunteers and community activists to conduct events
• Events logistics and coordination
• Sending invites to participants
• Ordering stationery and materials for the campaign and local groups
• Arranging internal meetings with volunteers, other regional field organisers and groups.
• Providing Support to Local Groups and Volunteers.
• Providing support on any longer-term projects
• Such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time

Coordinator

• Creating new and active community groups in specified locations as well as building and maintaining excellent working relationships with local activists and other community groups.
• Managing and leading volunteer groups and local activists.
• Researching and analysing key locations for possible community engagement.
• Holding meetings and events designed to engage with the local community, leading and chairing meetings as required.
• Supporting the Other Reginal Organisers with sourcing venues and budget management
• Maintaining Facebook channels and groups with the support of other reginal Organisers.
• Monitoring and recording output metrics and measuring impact within an agreed monitoring, evaluation and learning framework and collaborating with working group colleagues as required.
• Maintaining a volunteer database, ensuring GDPR compliancy.
• Administrative and coordination support to the Campaign Director