At a Glance
- Tasks: Help coordinate events and build relationships within the queer community.
- Company: Hadrian's Lover, a vibrant queer cultural platform in Manchester.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, build your network, and enhance your CV.
- Other info: Flexible volunteer role with potential for future paid opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the LGBTQ+ community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for queer culture and community; no extensive experience needed.
Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid/Flexible)
Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per week
About Hadrian's Lover
Hadrian's Lover is an emerging queer cultural platform dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ stories, creativity, history, and community through events, conversations, performances, and digital content. At a time when many grassroots queer spaces and creative initiatives are struggling to survive, we believe there is still a need for thoughtful, inclusive, and inspiring spaces where people can gather, connect, and create together. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Community & Events Coordinator to help us build relationships, develop partnerships, and support the delivery of future events and programming.
About the Role
This is a flexible volunteer position suited to someone interested in arts and culture, community building, events, LGBTQ+ initiatives, or creative project management. You will work directly with the founder and social media team to help expand Hadrian's Lover's reach and strengthen connections within the queer community.
Responsibilities
- Building relationships with queer artists, performers, writers, and creatives
- Researching and contacting potential collaborators, venues, and community partners
- Supporting the planning and delivery of events and fundraisers
- Helping coordinate performers, vendors, and contributors
- Identifying opportunities for partnerships and community engagement
- Attending occasional events and representing Hadrian's Lover within the community
- Contributing ideas for future programming and initiatives
About You
You don't need extensive experience. We're more interested in enthusiasm, initiative, and a genuine interest in queer culture and community.
What You May be Interested in
- Events, arts administration, cultural programming, or community engagement
- Organised and proactive
- Comfortable communicating with new people
- Passionate about LGBTQ+ culture and community
- Looking to build experience within the cultural, charity, events, or creative sectors
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in events, community engagement, outreach, arts administration, cultural programming, fundraising, hospitality, or project coordination
- Experience volunteering with community organisations, charities, festivals, student societies, or grassroots initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence in building relationships with artists, performers, venues, and community partners
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects or deadlines
- Familiarity with the LGBTQ+ community and an interest in queer culture, arts, and events
- Experience using tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, Eventbrite, or project management platforms is helpful but not essential
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative
We recognise that valuable experience comes from many different places. If you're excited about the role but don't meet every item listed above, we'd still love to hear from you.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience helping grow an emerging queer cultural organisation
- Practical experience in event planning, outreach, partnerships, and community engagement
- Opportunities to build your professional network within London's creative and LGBTQ+ communities
- Meaningful projects and responsibilities that can be included in your CV, LinkedIn profile, and professional portfolio
- The ability to showcase events, partnerships, campaigns, and initiatives you help create as part of your personal body of work
- A professional reference and LinkedIn recommendation
- Creative input into future programming and projects
- First consideration for future paid opportunities as the organisation grows
Important Information
This is currently an unpaid volunteer role. Hadrian's Lover is an independent grassroots project in its early stages and is actively working towards long-term sustainability and future paid opportunities. We are committed to ensuring volunteers are treated with respect, given meaningful experience, and involved in shaping the future direction of the project.
How to Apply
Please send a short introduction to info@hadriansloverhub.co.uk telling us:
- Who you are
- Why you're interested in Hadrian's Lover
- Any relevant experience or interests
- What excites you about queer culture, community, or events
We'd love to hear from you.
Community & Events Coordinator (Volunteer) in Manchester employer: HADRIAN'S LOVER LTD
Hadrian's Lover is an exceptional employer for those passionate about LGBTQ+ arts and community engagement, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant cultural platform in Manchester. With a flexible volunteer role, you will gain hands-on experience in event planning and community outreach while building valuable connections within the creative sector. The supportive work culture prioritises respect and meaningful involvement, ensuring that your contributions help shape the future of this inspiring initiative.
