Marketing, Communications and Events Coordinator Role

Marketing, Communications and Events Coordinator

Are you looking for:

• An opportunity to apply your all-rounder marketing and communications skills to one of Australia’s top social innovations?
• An opportunity to use your excellent strategic brain, creativity and initiative to make a positive impact on communities around Australia and beyond?
• An opportunity to make a difference to people in need through an inspirational arts-health program?
• An opportunity to bring the joy of singing to the greater public?

Then come join us!

WHO WE ARE
Creativity Australia is a national charity. Our mission is to build a happier, healthier and more inclusive nation.

Our With One Voice program allows us to bridge the gap between people experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. Our Sing For Good campaign allows us to share the joy of song.

Together, we can change the world one voice at a time!

To find out more, visit www.creativityaustralia.org.au

THE ROLE: MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS and EVENTS COORDINATOR

1. Increase awareness of and engagement with the With One Voice choir program and its growing network of affiliates:

• create an impactful brand that permeates all operations, including copy, design, social media and events
• secure regular and diverse media coverage
• help coordinate events that showcase the program and inspire new members, donors and choirs, including the annual With One BIG Voice Concert
• write articles and awards applications as required
• coordinate website updates and improvements
• create communication campaigns that connect and engage the public to our With One Voice

2. Develop Sing for Good into an international singing movement, with high levels of engagement and awareness:

• create and implement a dynamic strategy for Sing for Good 2016
• develop and nurture fruitful partnerships with ambassadors, community groups, creative agencies and media to amplify the project
• secure impactful digital advertising and media coverage to amplify Sing for Good to new audiences
• schedule regular, targeted, on-message social media content across all channels
• develop campaigns within Sing for Good that engage target demographics
• work with web developer to improve the website / online platform for entries, fundraising and donations
• coordinate exciting Sing for Good events

3. Enhance Creativity Australia’s communications, processes and resources:

• create and implement a responsive plan for social media, digital advertising, Google AdWords and other tools; provide regular analytics reports and act on key trends
• create and distribute regular, targeted EDMs and choir communications, achieving excellent readership, CTR and conversions
• engage and manage photographers, videographers and designers (pro bono) to best showcase our programs and people
• coordinate and maintain all graphic design/key documents including one-pagers, annual reports, posters, signage, flyers and brochures
• create, or coordinate creation of, promotional videos
• plan and implement integrated fundraising campaigns, including direct mail
• report to Board on KPIs and project milestones

KEY COMPETENCIES

Skills

• Exceptional writing skills, including perfect spelling and grammar, an innate ability to convey (and evolve) our “voice” and the ability to incorporate feedback
• Exceptional speed, efficiency and attention to detail
• Exceptional systems and technical skill (content management systems, Hootsuite, Google analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and more)
• Excellent verbal communication and emotional intelligence
• Strong media liaison skills
• Excellent strategic thinking
• Proven partnership development skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Concise reporting skills

Experience

• Five or more years of relevant experience
• Proven track record in managing marketing and communications campaigns that exceed expectations, with an emphasis on creativity and community engagement
• Experience establishing systems and processes to implement, automate or streamline core functions
• Experience leading and motivating diverse teams
• Experience developing and nurturing dynamic partnerships

Attributes

• Well-developed network of media contacts an advantage
• Entrepreneurial and autonomous self-starter with initiative to not only identify and develop new opportunities, but deliver clear results
• Capacity to be flexible and undertake the range of duties efficiently in a variety of contexts and times
• Empathy when dealing with people from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Passion for social enterprise and the arts

Other

• Southbank office; after hours choir visits and events in Melbourne surrounds and occasionally interstate
• Driver’s license & own car

As we are a small, high-performing organisation, candidates must be exceptionally efficient, agile when juggling multiple tasks and prepared to go above and beyond the call of duty. You must have bags of positivity, a big-picture focus and the willingness to help out the team wherever required.

How to apply for this job

Applications will be considered in order of receipt. Salary range is $60-$70,000 + Super, with the benefit of a $15,000 tax exempt component and 5 weeks annual leave. To apply, send the following to [email protected], using the subject line: “Marketing, Communications and Events Coordinator Application”

• Your resume
• A cover letter detailing the five points that make you the perfect candidate
• A small portfolio showcasing few examples of your work