Marketing and Communications Lead - Green Fringe Festival

For Rushmoor Voluntary Services

After a successful first year, we're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help shape and grow the Green Fringe Festival for next year. The Green Fringe Festival is a celebration of nature, creativity, community and wellbeing, bringing together organisations, artists, community groups and volunteers to deliver a programme of outdoor events across Rushmoor.

As our Marketing & Communications Lead, you'll help plan and deliver the festival's marketing campaign and strategy before, during and after the event. Liaising closely with the planning team, you will help raise awareness of the festival, encourage people to attend events, and celebrate the organisations, artists, volunteers, and the precious green spaces that make the festival and our community so special.

This varied role could include:

Planning and scheduling social media content across multiple platforms
Creating graphics, videos and promotional materials using Canva or similar software
Writing press releases and liaising with local media
Producing email newsletters and campaign updates
Helping maintain festival webpages and event listings
Gathering stories, photos and videos during the festival

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop experience in marketing, communications, PR or digital media while making a real difference to the local community.

What skills do I need?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Enjoys creating engaging content for a variety of audiences
Good organisational and planning skills
Can work independently and as part of a team
An eye for detail and consistency

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial:

Social media management
Marketing or communications
PR or journalism
Email marketing
Canva or other design software
Photography or videography
Website content management

Interests

Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
Civic Responsibility and Communities
Environment and Conservation
Wildlife and Animals

Activities

Administration and Office
Computers, IT and Websites
Creativity
Marketing and Media
Supporting Charities

Details

Accessibility
Age restrictions
18+
Current Driving Licence
DBS check needed
Equal Opportunities Policy
Expenses reimbursed
Health and Safety Policy
Ongoing support
Recruitment Process
Suitable for under 16s
Suitable for under 18s
Training provided
Volunteer induction
Volunteer Policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Morning	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Afternoon	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Availability Details

Planning meetings usually take place monthly in the afternoon (ideally Tuesdays) from September to June, becoming more frequent in the months leading up to the festival at the end of May. Most volunteering can be completed flexibly from home, with opportunities to get involved during the festival itself. There is the option to meet at the Council Office or to join on Microsoft Teams.