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Location: Art Gallery & Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen
Duration: Fixed Term, Part Time
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job purpose/about the role
The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate the volunteer and placement activity and act as point of contact for the AAGM Friends organisation. The post holder will also support the management of and public access to the reference libraries within the service including the McBey Library, a specialist Art Reference Library situated in the Art Gallery and the Lloyds Library, situated in Aberdeen Maritime Museum.
The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate the volunteer and placement activity across the Archives, Gallery & Museums service. Our volunteering programme offers positive work experiences and learning opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. You will directly manage volunteers and support those working with colleagues across the service and must be well organised with a clear communication style.The role takes an active role in the management of and public access to the McBey Library, a specialist art reference library situated in the Art Gallery and the Lloyds Library, situated in Aberdeen Maritime Museum. This is an opportunity to work with a wide range of people and be part of a dynamic team supporting enthusiastic volunteers working with our collections, libraries and public programmes.
Educated to Higher Grade level or equivalent
- Experience co-ordinating volunteers or working in the third sector with people of all ages and abilities
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Ability to communicate at all levels, both verbally and in writing
- Records management
- Extensive IT experience, particularly using Microsoft TEAMS, Office / Office 365
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team
Please see Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
- have a disability
- are care-experienced and aged 16-29
- are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
- have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
- are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
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