Community Reuse Project Officer 

Lil (Lower Impact Living CIC) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Community Reuse Project Officer to support our reuse events and Revolving Wardrobe on a sessional basis. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to sustainable living initiatives and promote environmental awareness in our local community.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Event Organisation

  • Assist in planning and executing community reuse events, including festivals and pop-up clothing exchanges

  • Liaise with local partners and Council officials to secure venues and necessary permissions

  • Develop event schedules and coordinate activities to ensure smooth operations

  • Create and distribute promotional materials to increase community engagement, including social media

Volunteer Management

  • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for various reuse initiatives

  • Assign tasks and create rotas for volunteer shifts during events

  • Provide on-site leadership and support to volunteers

  • Recognise and appreciate volunteer contributions

Event Day Coordination

  • Oversee setup and breakdown of event infrastructure

  • Manage on-site activities and address any issues that arise

  • Ensure all health and safety protocols are followed

  • Coordinate with exhibitors and participants to maintain a positive event atmosphere

Donation Management

  • Organise and manage donation drives leading up to events

  • Implement efficient systems for collecting, sorting, and storing donated items

  • Ensure proper handling and processing of reusable materials

  • Maintain accurate records of donations received and distributed

Other Community Outreach

  • Engage with local community groups to promote reuse initiatives

  • Deliver presentations and workshops on sustainable living practices

  • Develop partnerships with local businesses and organisations to support reuse efforts

Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Support evaluation, reporting to managers and funders

  • Budgetary reporting

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Strong can-do, flexible attitude (essential)

  • Proven experience in community development, event coordination or similar roles (desirable)

  • Strong organisational and time management skills (essential)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities (essential)

  • Experience in volunteer management and coordination (desirable)

  • Passion for sustainability and community engagement (essential)

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team (essential)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office/ Google and social media platforms (desirable)

  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (essential)

  • Budget and grant management experience (desirable)

Additional Information:

  • This is a sessional position with flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required for events. It is currently supported by The National Lottery Community Fund. 

  • Weekly hours are expected to be 10 hours, potentially more around events.

  • Pay rate: £15/hour. This is a temporary post which may be extended subject to securing further funding.

  • Location: It is a hybrid role, with work split between home, East Linton & event locations across East Lothian

At Lil, we are committed to promoting sustainable living practices and reducing environmental impact through community-led initiatives. Join our team and help make a positive difference in our local area through innovative reuse events and activities.

Please drop Louise an email to hello@dolilthings.org telling us why you want to work with the Lil ReUse project and the skills/ experience you bring that would make you great at it. Feel free to attach a CV but it’s not a requirement at this stage.