What is Oxjam?
Oxjam is a music
festival with a difference. Throughout October, volunteers organise hundreds of
music events, of all types and genres, across the UK. Since 2006, these events
have raised more than £2 million for Oxfam.
The centre-piece of
the festival is the Oxjam Takeover – up to 60 multi-venue events happening in
towns and cities across the UK, all on one weekend in October. Each event
includes up to 8 venues. Some will have over 100 bands performing, showcasing
the very best of local talent.
Oxfam is currently recruiting the management team for
the Plymouth Oxjam town takeover. Please have a gander through the role
descriptions and send a cover letter and CV to oxjam.plymouth@gmail.com.
All the roles are voluntary and require six months commitment (May to November
2013), 4+ hours a week. Between September and the end of October, up to 10
hours a week will be required.
Festival
Fundraising Manager
Key Purpose: Working
under the Takeover Manager to lead a fundraising team coordinating a
multi-venue Oxjam Takeover event in Plymouth to raise money for Oxfam GB.
Ideal experience for:
Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.
As Fundraising Manager, you will have responsibility for delivering the team's
fundraising objective, plans and (with Takeover Manager) oversees budget for
the team, pay raised money into Oxjam Plymouth bank account, designs and
implements a fundraising strategy to cover any incurred costs, generates a minimum
of £1000 to donate to Oxfam pre-October and develop innovative ways to maximise
income from the takeover event itself.
Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a fundraising team of 2-3 committed volunteers.
2. To recruit and coordinate as many volunteers as required for the Takeover
event in October (approx. 100)
3. To organise of a series of fundraising events or initiatives in the months
prior to the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover in association with the Takeover Manager,
raising a minimum of £1000
4. To be in regular communication with the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover manager by
phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time
for monthly meetings.
5. To attend the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).
Skills and
experience:
Experience of volunteering and/or organising volunteers
Experience of organising events
Fantastic inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Fundraising experience is essential
Festival
Production Manager
Key Purpose: Working
under the Takeover Manager to lead a production team coordinating a multi-venue
Oxjam Takeover event in Plymouth to raise money for Oxfam GB.
Ideal experience for:
Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.
As a Production
Manager, you will have responsibility for the logistics of the Takeover event,
book venues, recruit and manage venue coordinators, ensure relevant legislation
is adhered to including insurance, licensing and on the Takeover day, in
conjunction with the Takeover Manager, manage the event.
Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a production team of 2-3 committed volunteers.
2. To organise production of a music event which will take place across multiple
venues on the weekend 19th-20th October 2013.
3. To assist in the organisation of a series of small fundraising events or
initiatives in the months prior to the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover
4. To be in regular communication with the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover manager by
phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time
for monthly meetings.
5. To attend the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).
Skills and
experience:
Experience of leadership positions, either professionally or within teams,
clubs or societies
Experience of using and/or setting up sound equipment
Strong inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Experience of organising live music events or similar
Fundraising experience is desirable
Festival
Marketing Manager
Key Purpose: Working
under the Takeover Manager to lead a marketing team coordinating a multi-venue
Oxjam Takeover event in Plymouth to raise money for Oxfam GB.
Ideal experience for:
Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.
As Marketing Manager,
you will have responsibility for designing and implementing the strategy for
promoting the Takeover event, working with local media to promote the Takeover,
managing online social networking and other web presence and overseeing ticket
selling for the Takeover event.
Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a marketing team of 2-3 committed volunteers.
2. To organise marketing of a music event which will take place across multiple
venues on the weekend 19th-20th October 2013.
3. To organise of a series of fundraising events or initiatives in the months
prior to the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover in association with the Takeover Manager
4. To be in regular communication with the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover manager by
phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time
for monthly meetings.
5. To attend the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).
Skills and experience:
Experience of leadership positions, either professionally or within teams,
clubs or societies
Experience of using social media and/or website management
Fantastic inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Fundraising experience is desirable
Festival
Volunteer Manager
Key Purpose: Working
under the Takeover Manager to lead a volunteer team coordinating a multi-venue
Oxjam Takeover event in Plymouth to raise money for Oxfam GB.
Ideal experience for:
Candidates looking for events, project management or fundraising experience.
As a Volunteer
Manager, you will have responsibility for recruiting, training and engaging
with a team of volunteers. You will maintain regular contact with all
volunteers and ensure that each event is staffed appropriately. You will
coordinate the volunteers on the day of events and be first point of contact
for them. You will ensure that all volunteers maintain the Oxjam brand image at
all times.
Key responsibilities:
1. To recruit and manage a team of committed
volunteers.
2. To organise the staffing of a music event taking place across multiple
venues on the weekend 19th-20th October 2013.
3. To assist in the staffing of a series of small fundraising events or
initiatives in the months prior to the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover
4. To be in regular communication with the Plymouth Oxjam Takeover manager by
phone, email and face-to-face. You will have to agree with them a regular time
for monthly meetings.
5. To attend the Oxjam national training conference (15th-16th June 2013).
Skills and
experience:
Experience of leadership positions, either
professionally or within teams, clubs or societies
Strong inter-personal and communications skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge and understanding of your local music scene
Experience of organising live music events or similar
Fundraising experience is desirable
If you would like to take up one of these roles please send a cover letter and CV to oxjam.plymouth@gmail.com.
