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Whilst the majority of our volunteers get involved in the run up to the festival, and mainly over the festival weekend, there are a number of roles active throughout the year and we also need people to help with the de-rig in the week after the festival. Take a look at the job decsriptions below and please get in touch if you are interested in getting involved in any way.
We are seeking a number of keen and 'hands on' people to join our Trustee team. Event management expereince and/or a prior involvement in Rhythms of the World would be an advantage.
You will lead a proactive team that is responsible for managing income for the charity - sponsorship, bars, trading, grants and pre-event ticket sales. Prior involvement in Rhythms of the World would be an advantage.
We are seeking two or more people to join our Treasury team which is responsible for managing the finances of the charity and reporting to the Trustees. Formal experience in accountancy/book keeping is essential for at least one of the postholders. To find out more about these roles, please see the full job description below.
Our Communications team is looking for a skilled PR person to liaise with national press to spread the word about Rhythms of the World. You would be working on this as part of the existing team.
Duties include: Making contacts with reporters, writing and chasing press releases – it may be useful if you have some spare time during the day
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We are looking for people who can work on the festival site in the week after the festival - taking down stages, lighting and sound equipment as well as litter picking and general manual duties. Sturdy work boots are required and hi-viz jackets will be supplied.
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Our Event Team is looking to fill the following role to support the existing team:
Duties include: responding to enquiries from companies interested in providing services for the festival. You will need to evaluate the proposals, liaise with other team members and reply to the applicants.
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Our Trustees are looking for someone with good admin skills, attention to detail and a can-do approach to assist with general admin duties, which would include but not be limited to minute taking and communication meeting schedules amongst the team.
Duties include:
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The Ticket Gate Team Coordinator is responsible for setting up a timetable to ensure the ticket gate is manned through the festival opening hours, as well as managing a team of volunteers prior to and during the festival. We are currently looking for an assistant to work alongside the Ticket Gate Team Coordinator with a view to eventually taking the position over.
Duties include:
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Responsible for applications to Trusts and Foundations for grants. Good communication skills, display attention to detail in research and written communication, ideally with experience of applying for funding in the charitable sector.
Duties include: Research suitable sources of funding & complete applications, including follow up & reporting back to funders. You should understand the needs of Rhythms and how this may fit with grant giving bodies and be able to write funding proposals in a way that best ‘sells’ Rhythms and presents the best opportunity for successful applications.
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We are looking for someone to assist and support our sponsorship team.
Duties include: Developing and maintaining relationships with our existing sponsors, generating leads for new sponsors and approaching them, helping coordinate sponsorship of the event, ensuring agreed packages are delivered and supporting existing team members with documentation.
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To liaise between various members of the organising committee and the Event Team to ensure the festival is well signposted for performers, attendees and volunteers.
Duties include: Agreeing and placing orders for signs required, ensuring they are provided according to agreed timelines and coordinating the placing of signs during the building of the site.
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We need help with promoting volunteering within the local community. Experience of and enthusiasm for the festival is essential along with confidence to talk in public. Contacts with local community organisations, sports/social groups or through your workplace are useful.
Duties include: Helping with recruitment events, including poster distribution; speaking to local organisations, groups & businesses to recruit new volunteers.
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