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Job Description

Post: Curator and Missioner

Location: Wesley Cottage Trewint

Responsible to: District Chair/Chair of Wesley Cottage Management Committee and Wesley Cottage Trustees.

Responsible for: Wesley Cottage Volunteers

Job Purpose:

To develop the work of Wesley Cottage as a resource for Heritage and Mission
To increase interest in and learning about the unique contribution of Early Methodism to faith and society, its historic importance and contemporary relevance for individuals and communities.

Main Activities and responsibilities

Lead and encourage the Team of Volunteers.
Manage Heritage Volunteers and rota, task allocation and recruitment and training needs for all volunteers.
Promote the site and collections to external audiences through presentations, publications, talks, preaching and tours, particularly developing the schools and church children and youth aspects.
Maintain and develop information about the museum's collections and activities as an educational and out reach programme, including ensuring the relevant websites are updated, and online resources are made available.
Welcome, guide and deal with enquiries and visitors to Wesley Cottage.
Maintain the property in a clean and tidy condition, suitable for presentation to visitors
Processing sales and donations and maintaining appropriate records.
Collaborate with the Wesley Cottage Management Committee and Friends of Wesley Cottage, including on the production of newsletters.
Liaise with District Heritage Consultant in their task of working with Methodist regional and heritage partners and organisations.
As appropriate engage in Christian outreach-based conversations and activities.

Outline Terms and Conditions

Health and Safety: The post holder will be subject to the Methodist District's Health & Safety policy and the Methodist Church Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults policies. Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service is a requirement.

Equal Opportunities: The post holder will be subject to the Methodist District's Equal Opportunities policy.

Renumeration: Salary based upon Methodist Church Lay Worker Rates dependent upon qualifications and experience. Reasonable expenses, including training and development.

Hours of work: 15 hours per week.

Sick Pay: Entitlement in accordance with the Methodist Church terms and conditions of employment.

Pension: Opportunity to join Pension Scheme

Probationary Period: Appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, normally six months.

Mission Statement
The foundation of all the work in this Church is grounded in the belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour and that all people need to come to a personal faith in Him and experience the reality of His presence in their lives. Outreach is our priority.

Our Location

Callington Methodist Church
Haye Road, Callington
Cornwall PL17 7JJ

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