Location: UK

Opportunity: Advisor/Board Member

Time Commitment: 10h/month

About shesaid.so

shesaid.so is a global community of women and gender nonconforming people in the music industry. Established in London at the end of 2014, shesaid.so has grown to encompass close to 10,000 members around the world across 15 chapters such as London, Los Angeles, France, Spain, South Africa, Mumbai and more. Our international community is diverse, comprising female and gender-minority business owners or holding medium to senior roles across all sectors of the industry - from tech to record labels, PR to management etc. as well as music artists and other creatives.

Our work is solutions-focused and lobbies for a more diverse, inclusive and equal music industry. We organize and curate discussions that raise awareness about diversity-related issues as well as other areas such as mental health, social mobility, education, and the future of the music business. Our projects include research, social media campaigns, mentoring programs and partnerships with the music, tech and creative industries. Most recently, we launched our annual female-first, music-forward event MEETSSS which aims to explore and inspire the music business through a female lens.

About the Role

The overarching role of the UK Director is to provide leadership and organisation to ensure that our global mission is carried at a local level. This role can be also shared between 2 or more people.

Role Requirements

• Organise and plan a minimum of 4 events or projects per year, including identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, coordinating with key stakeholders, negotiating contracts and agreements, managing budgets and logistics, promoting events to the community, and gathering feedback to inform future planning

• Align local activities with the organisation's global efforts by communicating with and getting approvals from the global leadership team

• Manage and participate in an online community, including moderating discussions, responding to inquiries, providing support to community members, and analysing data and metrics to inform future strategies

• Identify and pursue opportunities for partnerships and collaborations with relevant organisations and industry partners

• Support the global leadership team in implementing and advancing the organisation's mission and initiatives

• Acquire sponsors and funding to support the chapter's activities and initiatives, including through brand sponsorships, in-kind donations, and government grants

• Develop and implement strategies to secure sponsorships and funding, including researching potential sponsors, creating proposals and presentations, and negotiating terms

• Manage relationships with sponsors and donors, including tracking deliverables and reporting on the impact of their support

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and events simultaneously

• Experience in event planning and coordination, including budget management

• Experience in community management and engagement, including online communities

• Passion for diversity, inclusion, and equality in the music industry

• Experience in fundraising and sponsorship acquisition is a plus

• Fluency in English and the local language is required.

• A minimum of 10 hours per month to commit to this position

How to Apply

Please email hello@shesaid.so and christine@shesaid.so with your interest and include your CV detailing your experience.

Closing Date: 2nd of March, 2023