Join SBWN Team - Admin and Media Support Part-Time Job -

Join the SBWN team as Admin and Media Support! From managing our inbox, maintaining the network’s partnerships or looking after our social media, this role is perfect for a BPOC individual with a strong skill set in digital communication and social media. Digital events management experience is a bonus but not essential. There will be opportunity to gain experience and input in arts programming and co-curation. This will be an enjoyable role for someone who has strong organisational skills, a heart for writing and our BPOC writers community, and an interest in Scotland’s literary landscape.

Due to underrepresentation in the Scottish literature sector, we are seeking applications from BPOC (Black people and People of Colour) writers based in Scotland. Please see our Mission and Values page for who we are talking about when we say ‘BPOC writers.’

Duration: August 2022 – May 2023
10 months, with scope to extend beyond May 2023 (based on funding)

Fee: £4,500 (£450/per month)
30 hours per month at £15/per hour, freelance, paid monthly on receipt of invoice

Deadline: 24th July 2021, 11:59pm

Interviews: 1st-7th August at a mutually convenient time
Start date: ideally mid/late August

Role Description

This is an administrative and communications role which includes events management, creative thinking and marketing tasks, with the opportunity to gain some experience in editorial work, arts programming and co-curation.

This is a remote, freelance position with flexible hours, for a person who identifies as BPOC and is based in Scotland. A handful of meetings and events will be in person.

Responsibilities

Serving as SBWN’s first point of contact by managing our inbox
Liaising with partners and artists, and responding to enquiries
Assisting with organisational tasks related to SBWN event programming
Regularly updating and circulating information on our social media channels
Moderating our social media channels and Facebook group
Supporting the Communications Manager and SBWN team with digital activities, including:
- Creating images on Canva* for events, website* and social media
- Updating our website, Eventbrite* and newsletter* with various opportunities

*Training will be provided for working with tools and apps the team uses, such as Asana (project management), Clockify (logging hours), Canva (image creation), MailChimp (newsletter), Zoom and Otter (online events), website (WordPress) and Eventbrite (event booking).

Familiarity with word processing, email apps and at least 2 social media apps is expected.

You will become a member of our Operational Core Team – each team member:

Shares SBWN values and is passionate about inclusive programming (particularly creating environments and programmes free of racism, ableism, queer and transphobia, anti-blackness, classism)
Is passionate about SBWN’s advocacy work
Is familiar with the literary industry and creative writing, or has experience within the literary industry as a performer or published writer (This includes all mediums. It is not required that applicants have a full-length book.)
Has experience or wishes to gain experience with event and arts programming
Has strong organisation and communication skills, as well as an ability to prioritise and adapt to new situations
Enjoys working with others, including other staff, partners, and our network members
Co-curates and coordinates SBWN’s programming, and reviews open call submissions
Attends at least 80% of monthly committee meetings – typically first Sunday of the month
Is comfortable being one of the faces of our organisation

All team members must abide by our Constitution and Safer Spaces policy:

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Application Instructions

Please apply by sending us a CV (up to 2 pages) and brief (1-page) cover letter.

In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:

Why are you interested in this position?
What skills and qualities do you have that make you a good candidate for this position?
How do you align with SBWN’s Mission and goals?

Email your CV and cover letter to: scottishbpocwriters@gmail.com by 24th July 2021.

Access:

If audio or video is a more accessible format for you, instead of written text, please send 1 file (up to 10 minutes max) with both your CV and short cover letter in the one audio or video.
You are welcome to send us your access requirements or an Access Doc if you have one (example Access Doc).
We have some funding to cover childcare/caregiver (up to £30) and data (£7) bursaries for the interview.
If hired, travel outwith your town or city to SBWN in-person events where your attendance is requested will be covered.

The Scottish BPOC Writers Network is committed to promoting diverse, equal and inclusive spaces. We particularly encourage BPOC people from underrepresented communities to apply, including people from LGBTQIA+, and/or disabled communities, women, ‘working class’ and/or non-binary people. Please be mindful that we are a BPOC-run organisation.