Fundraising And Marketing Coordinator/Office Assistant

Part Time (30 Hours/Week Over 5 Days)
 

The successful applicant will be part of a small team in an organisation that is growing to meet the demands of supporting those living with Parkinson’s.

Who We Are

Parkinson's WA is a profit-for-purpose organisation providing advocacy and specialist services and support to those living with Parkinson’s, their family and carers. Funded in part by the Department of Health WA along with charitable funds, the association relies upon donations, sponsorship, bequests/wills and grants to enhance and continue services to the Parkinson’s community, inclusive of research.

The Role

The Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator/Office Assistant reports to, and works in tandem with the Manager, Fundraising to execute Business Plans relevant to fundraising, donor management, stakeholder management, communications, events and campaign management. The role also assists the Office Manager with activities related to the running of the business.

This role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to build on their experience and skills in an environment that encourages innovation and creative thinking.

We are looking for someone who has experience in a similar role inclusive marketing, events, stakeholder management and/or fundraising, ideally within the health or not-for-profit/profit for purpose sector.  The successful applicant will have the ability to adapt to change and to learn new procedures quickly.  They must be well organised, passionate and self-motivated and ‘think outside the square’. 

Essential Selection Criteria

• Minimum of 2 years’ continuous experience in a similar role inclusive marketing, events, stakeholder management and/or fundraising ideally within the health or not-for-profit/profit for purpose sector;
• Demonstrated ability in taking direction/then the lead in managing events, marketing campaigns, and fundraising initiatives, inclusive of initiation and project closure; 
• Demonstrated ability to actively promote a culture of philanthropy and best-practice fundraising, creating opportunities to recognise the generosity of the community through events and community Fundraising and share/celebrate the impact; 
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as in a multi-disciplinary team, coordinating and prioritising work under pressure and organising time effectively to meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to ‘think outside the square’;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with different members of the multidisciplinary team (internally),adapting the style and approach for the variety of external stakeholders;
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills;
• Experience with Donor Management Software / CRM systems – preferably Salesforce;
• Experience using Canva, Indesign and Adobe Suite, together with a discerning eye for graphic design;
• Experience in effectively executing social media opportunities;
• Ability to adapt to change and to learn new procedures quickly.  Well organised, passionate and self-motivated.  

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, PR, fundraising or a related degree;
• Experience in working for a not-for-profit organisation;
• Video editing skills.

To be considered for this position please email your application (inclusive of cover letter, CV and addressing of the selection criteria) to the Manager, Marketing and Fundraising, Parkinson’s WA at *************@parkinsonswa.org.au by the 02 May 2023.

Shortlisting will commence before the due date, so early applications are encouraged.

Telephone enquiries can be made on (08) 6457 73***during office hours.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.