Role – Outreach & Events Co-ordinator, My Voice – A Heritage for All
Place of Work – The Fed, Manchester
Responsible To – Deputy Manager, My Voice – A Heritage for All
FTE Salary – £33,509 (Equivalent to £16,754.50)
Hours Per Week: 18 hrs p/wk, 17-month fixed term contract (may be extended subject to additional funding, see job description)
Project Summary
My Voice – A Heritage for All is a major new project that will preserve, expand and share the My Voice Book Collection, the UK’s only social care-led archive of 50+ whole life stories of Holocaust Survivors.
The project will improve access to this nationally significant Collection through exhibitions, education, resources, volunteering and community engagement, while also documenting its trauma-informed heritage methodology and ensuring Survivor voices remain central in a post-Survivor era.
This role supports the Development Phase of the project by delivering and evaluating pilot activities that will inform a future Delivery Phase, subject to further National Lottery Heritage Fund funding.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Outreach & Events Co-ordinator to help bring My Voice – A Heritage for All to wider audiences through events, exhibitions, volunteering and community engagement.
Working for The Fed, Manchester’s largest Jewish social care charity, the successful candidate will organise and deliver book launches, film screenings, exhibitions and public events that showcase the My Voice Collection and ensure Holocaust Survivor stories continue to educate and inspire future generations. They will also play a key role in developing new volunteering opportunities, building strong community partnerships and supporting the rollout of a travelling exhibition programme across Manchester.
Working closely with project partners, volunteers and community organisations, the postholder will help expand the reach of the Collection while gathering valuable learning that will inform a future Delivery Phase of the project
Key Responsibilities
- Organise book launches, film screenings and other events and exhibitions to showcase My Voice – A Heritage for All.
- Gather data and feedback following events, producing reports to evaluate activity and inform future project planning.
- Develop relationships with businesses, schools, community groups and partner organisations to expand the reach of the My Voice Collection.
- Develop and coordinate “An Audience With…” Survivor events within local communities.
- Build partnerships and collaborations that help raise the profile of the project and support its long-term sustainability.
- Recruit, train and support volunteers involved in project activity.
- Organise regular volunteer support meetings and provide ongoing supervision.
- Coordinate the travelling exhibition programme across Manchester and liaise with venues to ensure successful delivery.
- Network and identify opportunities to increase awareness and engagement with the project.
Ideal for candidates with experience in
- Organising and delivering events, exhibitions or public engagement activities.
- Community outreach and partnership development.
- Volunteer recruitment, training and support.
- Gathering feedback, monitoring participation and evaluating impact.
- Coordinating multiple projects and managing competing priorities.
- Working collaboratively with community organisations, businesses and stakeholders.
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For more Information – Job Description – Outreach and Events Co-ordinator (Mcr) JD Nov26
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the Microsoft Forms application
Link Here: My Voice Project Job Application – Fill out form
Please email ay additional information required by 23 November to [email protected].
This post has been made possible through funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.