Participation and Events Coordinator

ABO; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused music organization in Sheffield is seeking a Participation Coordinator to deliver its Learning & Participation programs. Responsibilities include planning and delivering events, coordinating volunteers, and liaising with local stakeholders such as schools and music hubs. The ideal candidate will possess strong project planning skills and excellent communication abilities to engage various community groups. This role is essential for promoting music education and participation across Sheffield.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project planning and delivery.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with diverse groups.
• Ability to engage and motivate volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning engaging projects and events.
• Support the delivery of concert-related activities.
• Market and promote L&P activities with local groups.
• Develop relationships with local stakeholders.
• Liaise with musicians and freelance artists.
• Coordinate volunteers for Sheffield events.
• Administer project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project planning

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Volunteer management

Budget administration

Job description

To deliver Music in the Round’s Learning & Participation (L&P) programme of activity in Sheffield/South Yorkshire and associated events. This includes being involved with the planning and delivery of projects and events, coordination of volunteers and liaising with schools, South Yorkshire Music Hub and other organisations.

Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Programmes, Composition & Creativity Coordinator, Sheffield Programme Manager as well as the National team and Ensemble 360, the role includes:

• Contributing to the planning of activity in Sheffield, working with the Head of Programmes and Sheffield Programme Manager to create exciting projects and events to engage people of all ages, including in community venues and with community groups across the city.
• Supporting the delivery of all Concerts Plus activity (pre- and post-concert events for different audiences); storybook concerts for 3–7-year-olds; Close Up concerts for 7–11-year-olds; WeCompose schools’ project for KS3 and KS4; Bridge Scheme; and other similar projects as they arise.
• Supporting and contributing to the marketing and promotion of L&P activity with schools, youth groups, family concerts and adult events.
• Supporting the development of and maintaining productive relationships with local stakeholders and partners, including South Yorkshire Music Hub, Harmony Works, SADACCA, youth organisations, community groups and Create Sheffield.
• Liaising with musicians and any other freelance artists involved in the L&P programme in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
• Coordinating the team of volunteers for Sheffield events.
• Administrating the budget for the Sheffield programme of projects and events, in liaison with the Head of Programmes and Sheffield Programme Manager.
• Administrating the Visiting Quartet, the Consone Quartet, and their programme of activity, managing their schedule and being their main contact at Music in the Round.

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Contact details

[e-mail]
0114 281 4660
Music in the Round,
4th floor, Sheffield Central Library
Surrey Street
Sheffield S1 1XZ