Face to Face Fundraiser
Scottish Seabird Centre
We are offering part time, flexible hours to suit your availability within our opening hours and for evening events. This is a temporary position over our busy summer period with the possibility of extending.
As a Face-to-Face Fundraiser for the Scottish Seabird Centre, you will play a critical role as an ambassador for the charity, engaging visitors to the Centre and inspiring them to join as a member, raising vital funds for our charitable work.
Principal duties
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated people who enjoy a busy work environment. You will need to be happy working to targets, enjoy conversing with others and working as part of a team. Key duties include:
- Engage visitors in and around the centre, inspiring them about our work and supporting the wider team to ensure positive experiences for all
- Sign up new members for the charity
- Capture member data accurately and comply with GDPR and data protection guidelines
- Assist the wider Scottish Seabird Centre team as required.
- Work safely, observing all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Essential skills and experience
- An engaging and confident communicator
- A passion for Scotland’s marine environment and seabirds – we will provide opportunities to build your knowledge as part of your induction and training.
- Comfortable working independently
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience in customer facing roles
Our values
Our values underpin everything we do. We take pride in bringing these to life in all that we do. We are:
- PASSIONATE about Scotland’s coastal and marine environment.
- INSPIRE others to explore and care for Scotland’s coastal and marine environment.
- INNOVATE with the approaches we use to engage with people.
- COLLABORATE with local and national partners to convey the importance of Scotland’s marine environment.
- INFORMED about the current health of Scotland’s marine wildlife and habitats and the actions required to protect it.
- TRUSTWORTHY providing reliable information and acting with integrity and without bias.
Performance: To be measured against clearly defined measurable and challenging goals.
Location: The Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick. You might be asked to join other team members at events; transport will be provided in such cases.
Benefits
- Working for a successful conservation and education charity in a stunning location.
- Pension available.
- Training and development for everyone.
- 20% discount in the charity’s Gift Shop and Seabird Café.
- 10% discount on the Scottish Seabird Centre boat trips.
- Free entry to the Discovery Experience, for you and family members (restrictions on numbers apply).
- Free access to a range of Scottish visitor attractions with an Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions card.
We are interviewing suitable candidates as applications come in, once the roles are filled this vacancy will close.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About Scottish Seabird Centre
A charity dedicated to inspiring people to care for wildlife and the natural environment.
For over 20 years the Scottish Seabird Centre has been helping people to learn about Scotland’s marine wildlife, habitats and iconic seabirds. Our base on the edge of the Firth of Forth in the seaside town of North Berwick, East Lothian gives us unparalleled access to amazing coastal seascapes and underwater environments. These include the Bass Rock which supports the world’s largest colony of northern gannets.
A charity dedicated to inspiring people to care for wildlife and the natural environment.For over 20 years the Scottish Seabird Centre has been helping people to learn about Scotland’s marine wildlife, habitats and iconic seabirds. Our base on the edge of the Firth of Forth in the seaside town of North Berwick, East Lothian gives us unparalleled access to amazing coastal seascapes and underwater environments. These include the Bass Rock which supports the world’s largest colony of northern gannets.
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