Responsible to: Exec Director
Responsible for: Freelance Community Artists/Videography tutors/Volunteers
Project Dates: April 2025 – Jan 2026
Terms: Freelance, Fee of £15,000
Location: Ystradgynlais, some remote working possible
Role:
- Develop, prepare and implement plans for our Art & Activism at the Heart of the Coalfield project that reaches out to schools, community organisations & wider communities, ensuring a high-quality project that runs to schedule and on budget.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Planning, preparing and implementing an inclusive engagement and events programme
- Recruiting and supporting a team of freelancers and volunteers to deliver workshops in digital storytelling/oral history/banner making
- Leading the team in delivering a series of workshops and events, including various site visits
- Identify training opportunities and support for a small number of volunteers
- Supporting the marketing and PR of the project
- Developing positive relationships and partnerships with community organisations & community members to ensure that the programme reflects the social diversity of the area and its needs
- Risk management & budget management for the project
- Lead on programme evaluation process with support from a freelance external evaluator to measure impact against a set of objectives and outcomes
- Any other activity as required for the successful delivery of the project, as deemed appropriate
Experience Required:
- significant project management experience in an Arts and or Heritage role including evaluation of projects
- excellent interpersonal, networking & community engagement skills
- Ability to attend sessions in Ystradgynlais in person
Experience Desired:
- Welsh language skills
- an understanding of the community & history of Ystradgynlais
Application by CV to Wynne Roberts by Thursday 17th April 2025.
Post funded by Heritage Lottery
Closing date: 17/04/2025