I work for a small charity and have done for a few years. Last year, due to them promoting other people in my small team, they were short staffed and needed someone to step in and deliver a couple of courses (our users are vulnerable people). I'm not qualified or trained, though I am a trained and experienced course facilitator (for a different course). I wasn't happy, but manager pulled on my heart strings so I agreed to help them out temporarily. There's now a recruitment freeze, huge period of change, potential job losses etc (all very stressful!) and she's now told me I have to do more of these courses, but I've said no! She's obviously not happy, and said to think about it.
My question is, am I right to stand my ground and refuse to deliver any more of these courses? They take me away from my main job role, which isn't course delivery. Or am I being awkward, especially as, like my boss said, I'm experienced now and I do enjoy them (not the point as far as I'm concerned).
My main issue is that I've never been given a pay rise, job title change or any other recognition or benefit...maybe I'm a mug for agreeing to take on more responsibility in the first place.
Just checked my job description and this is the usual bit at the end - not sure what to do to be honest? Please help!
To undertake any other reasonable duties which are commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post as directed by the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with the objectives for the XX operational plans.
XXXX, consequently many of the tasks and responsibilities are unpredictable and varied. It is therefore expected that all staff will work in a flexible, resilient and confidential manner when required, undertaking tasks that have not been specifically covered in their job description.