Freelance Engagement and Communications Worker - #1784409

The Freelance Engagement and Communications Worker helps amplify the voice and deepen connections with the multi-cultural communities we serve. This dynamic role supports outreach activities, events, and digital communications, helping us engage effectively with diverse audiences. If you are creative, organised, and passionate about inclusive community work, we would love to hear from you. Experience with social media, strong writing skills, and a commitment to equity are essential. Join us and play a vital role in shaping how we connect, communicate, and create change. 

Key Responsibilities: Engagement 

• Support planning and delivery of community outreach activities and events. 
• Build and maintain reciprocal relationships with local residents, service users, and partner organisations.
• Assist with consultations, focus groups, and feedback gathering. 
• Help identify community needs and contribute to inclusive engagement strategies, specifically supporting ethnic minority families to access services and opportunities 
• Represent the organisation at events or forums to raise awareness and gather insights. 
• Support the logistical coordination of a team of volunteers 

Key Responsibilities: Communication 

• Draft and edit newsletters, blog posts, donor updates, and other written materials 
• Assist in managing and creating content for social media platforms 
• Support the maintenance and further development of the MCFB WordPress website 
• Support the development of fundraising and campaign materials 
• Help maintain communication strategy calendars, contact lists, and media databases 
• Monitor press coverage and social media mentions 
• Conduct basic research to support content creation and outreach 
• Assist with internal communications and event promotion as needed 

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills 
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail 
• Familiarity with nonprofit communications or fundraising is a plus 
• Experience with tools like Mailchimp, Canva, SharePoint, and social media platforms 
• Experience with the Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator 
• Experience with audio design, including podcast and music production/performance 
• Experience with mentoring and supporting young people and amplifying their narrative voices 

Behaviours:

• Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work remotely and manage multiple priorities 
• Passion for nonprofit work and commitment to social impact 
• Good time management skills and ability to work to deadlines 

All employees at MCFB are expected to carry out any other duties that support our service users’ wellbeing or are necessary to support the effective running of the nonprofit. 

To read more about the role and see person specifications, head to the link and follow the instructions to apply.