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Posted By: Desert Dancer
27-Aug-10 - 11:00 AM
Thread Name: EFDSS sacking of Nick Hallam - wtf?
Subject: RE: EFDSS sacking of Nick Hallam - wtf?
That's the background info on the organization. The position opening is for an assistant to the Marketing Administrator, with these duties (available at the link Vic posted):

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Temporary Marketing Assistant (2-3 days per week)

Based at: Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London, NW1 7AY

Responsible to: Marketing Manager

Responsible for: Volunteer Marketing Assistants

Summary Job Purpose: Assisting the EFDSS Marketing Manager by providing general administrative
support for marketing of EFDSS, all of its programmes, activities and projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiling monthly 'What's On' listings of events at Cecil Sharp House.
• Adding listings of EFDSS' events and activities to online listings sites.
• Adding regional member group's events to the EFDSS website.   
• Updating and compiling databases.
• Co-ordinating and implementing mail outs - recruiting volunteers to assist with this when needed.
• Designing of both digital and paper marketing materials on request of the Marketing Manager.
• Carrying out research for the 'Folk Song a Day' online resource and other projects around
increasing public awareness of the folk music and dance sector.
• Working with the Education team to update and create Education databases and assist with
Education mail outs.
• Assisting the Society and Marketing Administrator with the distribution and creation of print and
posters around Cecil Sharp House.   
• Be an Ambassador for the Society.
• Carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:
• Computer and internet literate.
• An understanding of social media and online marketing.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good people person and a team player.
• Administrative experience in a similar role within the arts or PR industries.

Desirable:
• Interest in folk arts, music, dance, arts education and participatory arts.
• A keen eye for design and an understanding of print media.
• Competence using Adobe Photoshop or other design packages.

Qualities:
• Positive, enthusiastic, proactive and keen to use your own initiative in an extremely busy fast-moving
team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Resilience – ability to cope well with change and challenge.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary: £18,000 pro rata.

Hours: 2-3 days per week depending on workload.

Term: This post is fixed term until Friday 17th December 2010.

Probation: This post carries a 1 month probation period.   

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should complete the EFDSS application form, CVs will not be accepted. Applications can be
made by e-mail to recruitment@efdss.org or by post to:

Rosie Pagan
Operations Director
EFDSS
Cecil Sharp House
2 Regent's Park Road
London, NW1 7AY

Closing date is 5.30pm on Wed 8th September. Interviews will be held at Cecil Sharp House on Friday
Thurs 16th September.