Campaign Assistant needed!

6.36.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 5th Oct 2009

Vicky Booth, CGB Coordinator, has recently been promoted to the role of Diversity Officer within the Party. Whilst Vicky will still be overseeing CGB activities, we are looking for a motivated and well-organised volunteer to assist her with delivering the Campaign aims and objectives.

This role is an exciting opportunity to work first-hand on encouraging and supporting potential women candidates in the run up to the next General Election. The position would suit an individual looking for a long-term, part-time role, which would allow them to gain experience in this area of politics. The position will involve a varied and diverse workload, including targeted mailings, helping to organise training activities, and responding to phone and e-mail queries.

Essential skills:

· Well-organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively

· Able to take initiative and to work effectively within a team

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Good computer skills.

· Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats

Desirable:

· Proven commitment to gender and diversity issues

· Experience of organising training and/or other events

· Experience of campaigning, political or otherwise

· Previous experience of office-based administrative work

Please note: we would prefer the successful applicant to be able to commit to at least 16 hrs per week for a 6 month period or longer.

This is a voluntary position and unfortunately we can only pay expenses.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to Vicky Booth, at vicky.booth@libdems.org.uk. Unfortunately we cannot respond to applicants unless they are shortlisted.

Closing date: Monday 19th October