G42 £1 Ticket Offer for Treasure Island at the Baths

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson 27/28/29 July 7.30pm

Govanhill Theatre and Radio Theatre Group join forces once again to present the classic pirate adventure. In the 1700’s a treasure map falls into the hands of young Jim Hawkins. With the help of his friend Dr. Livesey & Squire Trelawney, the trio set sail from England with Capt. Smollett and the crew of the Hispaniola to a deserted island in search of buried treasure. But they are not the only ones interested in the map, and the ship’s cook, Long John Silver & his compatriots are not what they seem to be.

This “radio play” performed as a live radio recording, is a great family adventure.

Our usual G42 special offer is available at just £1.  To qualify, you must live in the G42 postcode area – just email treasureisland@govanhillbaths.com with your name and postcode – first come first served

Tickets £10/£6 from  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2960893

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Job Vacancy – Marketing and Campaign Manager

Govanhill Baths Community Trust

Marketing and Campaign Manager- Community Shares

 

Job title: Marketing and Campaign Manager

Reporting to: Trust Manager

Staff reporting: Volunteers, sessional staff

Salary: £6,000  2 ½  days a week  (August 2017-  January 2018)

Based: Govanhill, Glasgow UK

 

Purpose

 

Govanhill Baths Community Trust is embarking on an exciting new era in our history and we need an enthusiastic and experienced marketing and campaign expert to help.

This year, in order to raise the funds for capital works and to bring the facility into community control, we will be launching a community share offer with the support of Community Shares Scotland.

The role will involve working closely with the Trust Board and staff to achieve our goal of engaging a broad range of investors. The new Campaign and Marketing Manager, will oversee the fundraising strategy involving Crowd Funder and engage the local community in building a sustainable future for  Govanhill Baths after refurbishment. If you believe in our project, and have the skills to help, we want to hear from you.

 

Specific Tasks


Community Shares

Finalise Community Shares strategy for launch

Use different digital and offline tools to make the share offer accessible to everyone

Support the Trust in developing a member management system

Adapt to changing circumstances

Work with Community Shares Scotland and Crowdfunder to launch share

Engage staff in the plans and activities for the campaign

 

Outreach

Build on relationships with existing Trust supporters and local networks

Work with a diverse community to explain new developments in the capital works plans

Develop new relationships with potential local investors

Seek ways to involve local people in the fundraising plans and activities

Reach new audiences with the Baths’ story

 

Marketing

Implement and evaluate fun and creative marketing strategies for fundraising campaigns

Commission materials such as videos, infographics, leaflets, questionnaires, and banners

Manage online fundraising interfaces and branding

Ensure the website fundraising and communications information is up to date.

 

Strategy and Governance

Write reports to meet deadlines as needed

Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to trusts and foundations that have not previously supported our work

Develop and maintain reporting and application systems

Work closely with Trust Manager to develop strong financial operations systems for managing incoming funds

Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of Govanhill Baths Community Trust

 

Volunteers

Advertise and recruit volunteers as required to support the functions of the fundraising team

Carry out volunteer training

Manage and supervise volunteers

 

Personal Specification
Experience

 

We are looking for an exceptional team player who has…

Experience running large fundraising campaigns with community-run organisations

Creative marketing and outreach ideas

Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with new investors

Experience of researching fundraising opportunities

Worked within the community sector in Scotland

Worked remotely with different team members

Track record of working alone to achieve targets

Previous experience of Community Shares (desirable)

Worked within a diverse community (desirable)

 

Skills and Competencies

Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative copy, whether for leaflets or annual reports

High standard of computer literacy (Microsoft office applications and online social media platforms)

Meticulous attention to detail, and an eye for anticipating risks

Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision

Excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential donors

Knowledge of UK Trusts and Foundations and Corporate giving in general, with a community focus in particular

Knowledge of contracts and VAT issues desirable.

Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.

Ability to understand and generate budgets.

Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes

Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for fundraising campaign

 

If this sounds like you, please send a cover letter, CV, and two references by 5pm on 26th of July. Interviews will be on July 31st.

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to open the Govanhill International Carnival

The first Govanhill International Carnival takes place on Saturday 26 August 2017.  Over the summer, community groups, faith groups and local schools are working hard to create banners, costumes and masks for the parade that will be the focus of the Carnival.  The parade will terminate at The Queens Park Arena for a family-friendly afternoon of music, food and activities for children.

First Minister of Scotland and local MSP Nicola Sturgeon will open the Carnival:

“I am delighted to be invited to launch the first ever Govanhill International Carnival. Govanhill is such a uniquely diverse part of Glasgow and the carnival will be a great opportunity to celebrate this diversity. I have no doubt that the hard work put in by local groups will make the event a success and I look forward to the Carnival becoming an annual fixture in the Govanhill calendar.”

Fatima Uygun, General Manager of Govanhill Baths Community Trust, who are organising the event said:

“We want the carnival to be a celebration of Govanhill’s unique community.  A colourful parade and family event in the park brings people from the many diverse communities of Govanhill together.  We want to make this a special annual event – like a Scottish Nottinghill.  It is apt that the First Minister will be joining us on the day.  Nicola Sturgeon has always been a big supporter of the work we do here at the Baths and integration work across the Southside.”

The Carnival takes place over the same weekend as The Unity Festival organised by Inhouse and Queens Park Arena and will be augmented by a music festival celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism movement, featuring Black Grape, Aswad and others.

 

 

 

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