Do you want to make a difference in the response to the climate crisis?
Are you great at organising events that bring people together and inspire action? Transition Bath is looking for a friendly and organised freelancer to work part-time and flexibly. The role is all about planning and delivering events that help our community connect, collaborate, and take practical steps to tackle the climate crisis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of a respected local charity that’s making real change happen. As Event Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we engage with the community, using your creativity and organisational skills to design events that inspire and empower people to act.
You’ll be part of a small, passionate team of volunteers committed to building a better future for Bath. This is currently the only paid role in the Events Team, making your contribution especially vital. Your work will make a direct difference, helping Transition Bath bring more people together and grow its impact at a time when local action has never been more important. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event planning and delivery, collaborating with a passionate team of volunteers and partners to create meaningful change.
Job Description
As Event Coordinator, you’ll work with our Events and Communications teams, which consist of dedicated volunteers, to:
- Plan and deliver events: Organise workshops, talks, and community gatherings that bring people together and get them excited about what’s possible.
- Work with volunteers and partners: Help involve local groups and individuals in events, making connections that strengthen our community.
- Promote events: Work with the Communications Team to spread the word through social media, local networks, and other channels.
- Set up systems: Develop simple processes to make planning and running events smoother and more effective.
- Support Transition Bath’s work: Use events to encourage more people to join us, get involved, and make a difference.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Qualities
- Knowledge of Bath and connections within local networks.
- Great organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and see things through.
- A good communicator who can engage and inspire people to get involved.
- Self-motivated and happy to work independently, while knowing when to check in for guidance.
- Experience organising events, large or small.
- An interest in tackling the climate crisis and a belief in the power of community action.
Desirable Skills and Qualities
- Experience working with volunteers or community groups.
- Familiarity with fundraising and grant applications.
- An understanding of how to use social media and other tools to promote events.
- Some experience of monitoring and evaluating projects to help improve them.
Working Arrangements
- Pay: The role is paid at an hourly rate of £15–£20, depending on your skills and experience. The total budget for the role is £6,000 and we aim to work collaboratively with the successful candidate to agree on hours and responsibilities that fit within this budget. We encourage candidates to include their preferred hourly rate within this range when applying.
- Hours: Negotiable based on event schedules and personal availability. We aim to provide flexibility to accommodate varying life circumstances and workloads but we expect this to roughly equate to 4 days per month.
- Location: Work is remote, with occasional in-person attendance at events.
- Supervision: Supported by the Chair of Transition Bath and the trustees.
Application Process
If you’re passionate about sustainability and skilled at organising, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit the following to recruitment@transitionbath.org:
- A CV.
- A short cover letter telling us about your experience and why you’re interested in the role.
Who are Transition Bath?
Transition Bath are part of the global Transition Movement. Since 2009, we’ve been running projects in Bath that promote sustainable living and help build a stronger, more connected community. Some of our projects include:
- Home energy efficiency: Helping residents reduce energy use through events, thermal imaging, and advice.
- EcoTogether: Supporting small groups of friends, neighbours, or colleagues to take action on climate change.
- Sustainable transport: Encouraging greener travel, like our Ride To Work by E-Bike programme.
- Food: Through projects like our Community Nuttery, we’re making local food part of the solution.
- Culture and collaboration: Bringing Bath’s environmental and cultural groups together to create change.
Inclusion Statement
We’re committed to building an inclusive environmental movement. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and won’t discriminate based on irrelevant factors like age, disability, gender, or anything else.
Don’t wait! Take the first step towards making a real difference today. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to the team!
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