OmVed Gardens is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. This role is integral in building relationships, fostering community partnerships, and increasing awareness of OmVed Gardens’ mission and programme. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator, passionate about community engagement, sustainability and experienced working with communities, creating and coordinating outreach programs that create meaningful connections with diverse audiences.
Organisation: OmVed Gardens
Position: Community Engagement Coordinator
Contract type: Freelance / part time
Responsible to: Director of OmVed Gardens
Pay: £16 per hour
Hours: 2 Days / 8-16 Hours per week
Location: Hybrid, remote & on-site at OmVed Gardens, North London
Expected commencement: February 2025
Key Responsibilities:
Community Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with individuals, organisations, schools, universities and stakeholders in London and beyond.
Represent the organisation at community events, meetings, and public forums.
Program Coordination:
Plan, organise, and execute outreach programs and events to engage the community.
Develop and distribute outreach materials, including flyers, newsletters, and digital content.
Identify opportunities for collaboration and community impact initiatives.
Advocacy and Education:
Raise awareness about the OmVed Gardens’ mission and programme of events.
Ensure outreach efforts are culturally inclusive and accessible to diverse populations.
Data and Reporting:
Track and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach efforts and activities.
Prepare reports on community engagement metrics and program outcomes.
Maintain accurate records of contacts, events, and communications.
Collaboration:
Work closely with internal teams to align outreach efforts with organisational goals.
Coordinate with events and communication teams to amplify outreach campaigns.
Personal Specification
Experience in community engagement, communications or a similar role.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Google workspace.
Passionate about community engagement, sustainability and education.
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team.
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and schedules.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they are interested in joining OmVed Gardens to joanna@omvedgardens.com
Deadline: 8 January 2025 Interviews take place: In the week of 20 January 2025
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities, as we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you are interested in the role and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please do apply.
About Omved Gardens:
OmVed is a garden, exhibition and educational space in North London exploring food, ecology and health for health and climate resilience. Once a tarmacked hillside, since 2017 we have been creating an urban greenscape, restoring the ecosystem and increasing biodiversity in the garden using permaculture principles. We provide a space for people and communities to deepen their connection with nature and reimagine how we can come together to improve food systems, environment, connection to nature, local habitats and more.