The aim of the project is to create an online video library in both BSL and ISL from members of the Deaf community in NI. Deaf people will be filmed sharing their memories, experiences, and perspectives of living in Northern Ireland, the Deaf community in NI and how it has changed, having two sign languages, Deaf schools etc. These videos will mean that a record of Deaf lives will be captured before they disappear and provide a permanent record of current BSL and ISL. Videos can then be used to educate and increase awareness both inside and outside the Deaf community.

This is an exciting role for a Heritage Project Coordinator to join the BDA as we expand our work remit within Northern Ireland.  This postholder will ensure the aims of the UNTOLD STORIES project are achieved and ensure quality of delivery. This project was funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to lottery players.

Main Tasks:

• Engaging and recruiting members of the Deaf community for their involvement in the project and ensuring their involvement in decision making
• Organise and coordinate the project’s activities, resources and materials
• Arrange and deliver workshop activities according to project plan
• Create and deliver a video library plan and work with film technician to achieve this
• Monitoring and feedback gathering
• Launch of video library through Deaf organisations, clubs and others
• Project evaluation

Key accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Strategy and planning: Research, explore and consult to devise Action Plans to deliver the aims of the project
• Engagement
  • Plan and coordinate consultation activities that actively involve members of NI’s Deaf community
  • Support Deaf people to get involved in the project, to input to decision-making processes and planning

• Co-ordinate activities including filming of stories and creation of a video library
• Collaboration: Share resources, information and activities with relevant organisations and work in partnership with members of the Deaf community.
• Training: Deliver workshops that upskill the Deaf community to give them the optimum opportunity for involvement and contribution to the project.
• Research and information gathering: Work closely with the BDA’s Research and Policy team when necessary to ensure full information is available
• Records and reporting: Keep records of activities and track the progress of the project and contributions to the activities outlined in the funding conditions and ensure monitoring and evaluation information is collected and outcomes can be evidenced.
• Representing the BDA: Engage members of the Deaf community to work with you in presenting the BDA within the scope of the project.
• Ownership and accountability: Share responsibility for delivering the objectives of the project and grant funding and in the wider context of the work of the BDA and undertake any other duties of a related nature that might reasonably be required and allocated by the manager or the BDA.