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We're Hiring: Community Outreach & Engagement Officer
Are you passionate about people, history, and making a difference in your community? Join The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum as our Community Engagement and Outreach Officer — a dynamic role focused on building meaningful connections between the museum and the diverse communities we serve.
You’ll develop exciting educational programs, interactive garden trails, and vibrant temporary exhibitions. From school groups and cadets to veterans and senior citizens, you’ll engage a wide audience and help bring the museum’s collections and outdoor spaces to life.
You’ll also coordinate volunteers, support sustainable use of the gardens, and collaborate on events that celebrate local stories and shared heritage.
Key responsibilities:
- Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordination
- Educational & Garden-Based Programs
- Exhibition & Event Coordination
- Visitor Engagement & Public Programming
- Outreach & Reporting
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Ability to develop interactive, engaging educational content.
- Knowledge of military history or a strong willingness to learn.
- Proficiency in social media, event promotion, and community networking.
Duration: 18 months (22.5 hours per week, £29,250 pro rata, actual £17,550)
For full job description and specification, see the links below:
Community Outreach and Engagement Officer- Job Description
Community Outreach and Engagement Officer- Job Specifications
To apply, please email a cv, cover letter and examples of past outreach work to Bethany Joyce, Curator, at [email protected]. Please submit applications by Friday 30th May 2025.