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Mon, 14 Apr 2025 published - Mon, 14 Apr 2025 Job SummaryWe are looking for Communications Board Members to join the YAF Board, starting in June 2025. Job DescriptionYAF's Communications Team underpins all of the organisation's outputs by managing our communication channels and brand identity. They are instrumental in providing a voice for our Board, our members, and our industry peers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work as part of a creative and proactive team, with the autonomy to devise innovative content plans and company-wide messaging. It's a great opportunity to develop a combined fundraising, marketing, and digital skill-set, offering tangible and versatile professional experience. What you'll gain: Fantastic opportunity to develop new skills and experience outside of your work and boost your CV Chance to work with a friendly team and like-minded people that are passionate about transforming the landscape of voluntary professional development in arts fundraising Develop your network with leaders in arts fundraising and in the cultural sector Attend all YAF's events and networking opportunities Job RequirementsGenuine commitment to arts and cultural fundraising Strong copywriting skills and a good eye for detail Highly motivated to contribute fresh ideas for content and marketing strategies Proactive self-starter, digital savvy, and a collaborative work ethic Ability to manage your time well and comfortable working to deadlines that support the team's delivery Experience and/or knowledge in content creation for social media and digital platforms (or willingness to learn) Aspiration to develop your career within the cultural sector Experience in design tools and/or CRM (Canva, Mailchimp) Ability to edit video reels for social media and digital platforms Knowledge of the arts fundraising landscape Job ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Communications-specific Work with the full board to map out content plans that promote all aspects of YAF's events and activity Manage and produce content across YAF's communications platforms and channels, including; website, newsletters, and social media - Mailchimp, WordPress, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn Collaborate with YAF's Communications Director and current Board Members to devise creative content strands that help animate YAF's core vision and objectives and showcase industry-wide insights in compelling ways YAF Board Contribute to the Network Growth database, introducing contacts who could be future event hosts/speakers, partner organisations, ambassadors, or members. Be an ambassador for YAF amongst your professional network and promote and attend events, where possible Attend bi-monthly Communications team meetings and Board Meetings every 6 weeks. A CV (no more than 2 pages A4) detailing your career so far, in your chosen format. A covering letter (1 page maximum) or short video (5 minutes maximum) or a voice recording (5 minutes maximum) that tells us: 1. Which post you are applying for 2. How you meet the required criteria 3. Why you want to be a part of YAF If you feel comfortable, please complete our Diversity Monitoring Form and send it with your application. We use this information to guarantee interviews to candidates who are underrepresented in fundraising.#J-18808-Ljbffr