Project & Operations Coordinator (Volunteer)
The Thread Point Foundation CIC
Help bring exciting educational projects to life! ThreadPoint is looking for an organised and proactive volunteer to support our workshops, community programmes and day-to-day operations. You’ll help coordinate activities, communicate with partners, organise schedules and keep projects moving forward. Perfect for someone who enjoys project coordination, administration and making things happen!
About ThreadPoint ThreadPoint is a Hackney-based education organisation helping children and communities understand AI, digital infrastructure and the technology shaping our everyday lives. Through storytelling, creative workshops, hands-on activities and our digital Learning Lab, we make complex technology accessible, engaging and fun. We work with schools, libraries, community organisations and industry partners to inspire curiosity, build confidence and develop systems thinking. About the Opportunity We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive volunteer to help coordinate our growing educational programmes and day-to-day operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys organising people, managing projects and making sure things run smoothly. You’ll work alongside our founder and volunteer team, helping turn plans into action and ensuring our activities are well organised. What You’ll Be Doing * Helping coordinate educational workshops, community sessions and upcoming projects. * Managing programme calendars, schedules and activity trackers. * Communicating with schools, libraries, facilitators and volunteers. * Following up on agreed actions and helping keep projects on schedule. * Supporting volunteer onboarding and coordination. * Organising project documents, records and administrative processes. * Helping plan the logistics of workshops, including materials and equipment. * Identifying opportunities to improve how we organise and deliver our activities. * Providing regular updates to the founder and wider team. You won’t be expected to do everything independently from day one. We’ll provide an introduction to our programmes, existing systems and ways of working. We’re particularly interested in someone who enjoys taking initiative, solving problems and helping a small organisation grow.
Administration,IT, Technology & Websites
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Good IT Skills, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing, Research
We’re looking for someone who is: * Organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple tasks. * Proactive and happy to take initiative. * A confident and friendly communicator. * Comfortable using email, spreadsheets and online collaboration tools. * Able to follow up on tasks and keep track of deadlines. * A good problem-solver who enjoys working with others. * Interested in education, technology or community development. Previous experience in administration, project coordination, operations or events would be helpful, but isn’t essential. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone enthusiastic, dependable and willing to learn.
* Gain practical experience in project management, operations and programme coordination. * Develop organisational, communication and leadership skills. * Work directly with the founder of a growing education organisation. * Contribute to meaningful educational programmes benefiting children and local communities. * Gain exposure to education, AI, digital infrastructure and community partnerships. * Build your professional network and gain experience working with different organisations. * Receive guidance, support and opportunities to develop new skills. * Be part of a friendly, creative and collaborative volunteer team. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, take ownership of agreed projects and see the impact of your work.
Approximately 3–5 hours per week, with flexibility around your availability. Most activities can be completed remotely, although occasional attendance at meetings, workshops or community events in Hackney may be helpful. We’re ideally looking for someone who can commit for at least three months to provide continuity and develop familiarity with our programmes. We’ll agree on a manageable schedule together.
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