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Form of workAbout the role: Be rewarded by the life-changing outcomes your work is supporting. Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising and Communications Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving our fundraising efforts. You will be:
- cultivating relationships with new and existing philanthropic partners, donors and government providers to achieve revenue goals.
- getting involved in planning, accomplishing, and evaluating fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives.
- writing promotional, corporate and fundraising copy for on-line and off-line publication. This includes writing funding submissions, social media posts, newsletters, annual reports, website copy, media releases, articles and blogs.
- managing our website, social media activities and digital media presence.
Join us and be supported by subject matter experts who will provide input, guidance and direction where necessary.
Hours and location: The hours are 35 per week and are flexible from Monday to Friday. This is a hybrid role with an option to work from home and out of either our Tweed or Binna Burra office. Pool vehicles are available from the Binna Burra site.
About you: Selection criteria:
Qualifications and checks
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Journalism and/or Public Relations
- Current Driver's Licence, A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, COVID vaccination and First Aid certificate.
Professional skills and experience
- At least 5 years’ proven professional experience in a role of similar nature
- Experience creating professional copy following approved processes
- Demonstrated experience of the application of fundraising principles and the proven ability to deliver income driven strategies.
- Technical expertise in WordPress, and familiarity with donor management platforms such as ThankQ, marketing and data analysis with social media and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) the Microsoft suite and video conferencing applications.
- Demonstrated media relations and partnership building experience
- Awareness of contemporary community services issues including AOD and mental health.
What’s in it for you:
We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes:
- Flexible working solutions to support work-life balance. We offer the potential to scale your hours up or down over time.
- Six weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) is provided to spend more time on holiday.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program includes access to an online wellbeing platform and financial and legal advice, free to staff and their immediate family.
- Salary sacrifice benefits allow a 6-12% increase in take home pay. Staff receive an ATO-approved incentive and can access 15,899 of tax-free salary to pay a mortgage, rent, loan, credit card or school fees.
- A $2,650 meal and accommodation card.
- The ability to package computer, phone, or novated vehicle lease costs.
Find out more: For a position description, see https://www.buttery.org.au/employment-opportunities
For any other queries, please contact ***********@buttery.org.au
This role will be remunerated at SCHCDS Level 4 $41-44ph with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k.
The role is funded to until 30th June 2025 with potential for extension.
How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the eight selection criteria above to ***********@buttery.org.au
In your cover letter, please use each of the selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Applications close: 26th February 2024
About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.
The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQA+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups.
