Opportunities
Freelance Administrator
Constella is looking to hire an administrator with experience in social media and project management to join the Constella team on a freelance basis.
The full role description can be downloaded here: Freelance Administrator - Role Description
Deadline for applications is the 12th April 2024
Key Accountabilities
General Administration and project management
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Assist with the overall daily management of our Connecting Stars Initiative
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Manage Connecting Stars artists and care home bookings, using our booking application
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Assist with issue resolution
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Organise regular monthly group concerts, usually theme based
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Minute project meetings, maintain the actions log
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Monitor and manage the info@constella.org.uk mailbox
Business Development Connecting Stars
The success of Connecting Stars relies on participation of care homes across the UK, it will be required on a regular basis to reach out to the care home network, councils and relevant organisations to enlist new care homes.
Social Media Management
Constella uses social media to generate interest in its projects and productions. We are looking for a candidate with experience in proposing and writing engaging content and posting social media updates on our various channels incl. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It would also a plus if you have experience in website design (Wix).
Fundraising
Constella’s continued success is dependent on grant income, business sponsorship, donations and ticket sales.
Part of this role will require you to assist in drafting fundraising applications for Connecting Stars and manage and maintain our fundraising database
Production support
In addition to providing financial and project management support, there will be opportunities to support production planning and delivery, involving:
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Research
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Maintain contact sheets and distribution lists for productions
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Minute production meetings and follow up on agreed actions
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Support the creative producer to plan and deliver productions
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Support performances
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Performing Arts
Passionate about the performing arts, including music, opera and ballet
Social Media
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Experienced in developing professional looking social media posts for different social media channels
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Data analysis
People Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Flexible, tactful, courteous and calm approach
Understands/ responds to the needs of artists and customers, happy to take initiative Ability to instil confidence
Care home/ Social care sector
Interested in making a positive difference to the lives of care home residents
Other Skills
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Proficient Microsoft Office User, good knowledge of Word & Excel
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Familiar with Google Drive
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Experienced user of Social Media in a professional capacity
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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Confident working independently
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Excellent time management
Location
Working from home,
Regular company team meeting via Zoom or in person
Monthly team meeting in Somerset House
Production and rehearsal venues
Hours
min. 10h/ week; between 10am-4pm; ideally Thursdays and Fridays, but Wednesdays and Thursday can also be considered.
Weekly virtual Constella team meeting, Monday mornings, but there is some flexibility to change day/ time if required.
Remuneration
Hourly rate £12/h, negotiable depending on skills and experience
Interested applicants should send their CV with a short cover letter by the 12th April 2024 to: