Administration
Assistant position
The administration department is mainly responsible for managing the accounting and financing of the project. It is also in charge of preparing documents such as invoices, receipts and managing everything to do with the legal aspects of the project. Assist in finding creative action on how to keep the project running long-term including developing fundraising opportunities.
It is required that you bring your own laptop and phone to the project.
Duration: 3 - 6 months
Commitment: full-time
Core Responsibilities
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Assisting in doing the internal accounts at least once a month with the collaboration of the coordinators and other members of the community
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Help manage the payments of residents, interns, visitors, ESCs and any other movement of money in the community
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Develop a good understanding of the quarterly reviews and last year's financial review to keep the community informed of the financial situation.
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Assisting the coordinator in managing legal documents, contracts, Sunseed's land arrangements and other agreements
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Finding creative action on fundraising opportunities, crowdfunding campaigns, generating income
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Track working systems (Trello and Notion)
Requirements
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Experience in accounting and finance management
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Good communication skills (including the ability to work as part of a closely integrated team), confidence, sensitivity, patience and open-mindedness to work with all members of the group
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Learning about the experience in Sunseed and getting familiar with its challenges
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Commitment to promoting sustainable living and the aim of Sunseed
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Interest or experience in learning NGO administration
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An understanding of organisational structures, particularly sociocratic organisations (desired)
Application
In order to apply, please prepare your application letter containing:
Your CV, your motivations for this position and for living in community, your past experiences regarding this position, and why you would make a good candidate. Please also inlcude where you are from or currently live, your age and your pronouns (so we can address you correctly).
Send it to: admin.coordinator@sunseed.org.uk