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B13 NEEDS YOU
Are you the go-to person in Moseley for gossip? Are you passionate about Moseley community events and initiatives? Are you new to Moseley and just want to get stuck in? We are looking for volunteers for the following roles…
Business Manager (new role) Treasurer
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• To have an overview of the functioning and development of the magazine. • To facilitate the smooth running of the various non-editorial business functions, liaise with the volunteers responsible for advertising, finance, market sales and distribution, and support with volunteer recruitment and induction. • Report to monthly editorial meeting. • Organise and report to quarterly business meeting, including prepare agenda and take minutes. • Monitor post. • Send a copy of each magazine to the British Library (quarterly).
Requirements
• Enthusiasm for and interest in Moseley. • Ability to use or learn Microsoft Word and Excel, Facebook and Dropbox. • Good communication and problemsolving skills with keen eye for detail and ability to see the ‘bigger picture’. • Business, management or journalism experience not essential.
Time commitment
• Approximately 5-8 hours per month including: • Email and Facebook management - 1-2 hours per week. • Monthly editorial meeting - 2 hours. • Quarterly (often bi-annual) business meeting - 3 hours.
Tasks
• Bank cash from magazine sales at farmers market and other retail outlets. • Raise sales invoices for advertising in accounting software (setting up new customers where required). • Post purchase invoices for supplier payments. • Pay expenses when incurred by the team (on supply of valid receipt). • Liaise with accountants to provide information for annual accounts. • Report to B13 team on outstanding debtors and ensure follow-up to chase payment. • If available to do so collect post from Moseley Exchange. • File annual confirmation statement on Companies House.
Requirements
• Experience and knowledge of above financial procedures.
Time commitment
• As much or as little as you want – average minimum requirement 1 hour per week, depending on the time of year. • Attend quarterly business meeting, usually a Tuesday evening.
