Administrator

By supporting other volunteers on your team with administration as well as taking minutes, keeping records up to date and managing internal and external communications, a Read Easy Administrator ensures that the group functions at its best and works in the most efficient and effective way to help adults in your community learn to read. Main tasks include:

• Arranging Team meetings with the Team Leader and distributing agendas
• Taking minutes and keeping records up to date
• Managing internal and external communications
• Recording actions agreed at the team meeting and distributing notes on required actions
• Submitting Coach and Reader Finisher questions responses to Read Easy UK
• When required, supporting the Coordinator with printing and copying
• Supporting with general administration for your group
• Attending regular Management Team meetings, typically every 6-8 weeks

 

Support

You will be provided with the Management Team Handbook, training/induction, policies and guidance specifically needed for this role, including access to support from a Read Easy UK Regional Adviser, via your Team Leader. You will also be invited to Read Easy UK’s regional forums and annual conference which give volunteers an opportunity for networking with those from other groups.

 

What skills do I need?

• A strong commitment to improving the lives of the people Read Easy works with.
• Good communication and people skills, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Reasonable confidence in using IT.
• The ability to use initiative and work independently.
• A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures.
• An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for and offer support to the Team.
• A non-judgemental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included.
• Energy and enthusiasm with an average of one to two hours a week to commit to the role.