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JOIN THE TEAM
We've got two exciting voluntary roles to join our planning team for Pride 23!
We're looking for someone who loves spreadsheets, and someone who loves storytelling! So step forward and join our team as either our Finance Manager or our Comms and Marketing Manager and help us deliver for our community.
Nimerta, our Community Engagement Officer for Family and Youth (pictured in purple) said "volunteering for Northern Pride means giving back to my community and making sure as many people as possible can feel that joy of being their true authentic self"
FINANCE MANAGER
To provide financial management of the charity including dealing with banking processes, bookkeeping, reconciliation, cash flow, reporting, budget management, invoicing and purchase order processes and regular financial returns including but not limited to, VAT returns, end of year reports, Gift Aid returns.
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
To support the delivery of Northern Pride events, campaigns, and outreach work, by providing communication and marketing support throughout the planning and execution of all activities.
To apply, send an email with a CV and covering letter to info@npride.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can send a short video sharing why you should be considered.
CLOSING DATE 13th March.
For more information, head to www.northern-pride.com/getinvolved
We're also on the lookout for some skills to bring to our team of event volunteers, from social media management to content writers and designers. Head online to apply!
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