Yellow Shirts Coordinator

Have an exciting vision for O-Week? Are you organised, passionate and prepared to run a program with 35 years of legacy? Ready to work with the rest of the Arc team deliver an amazing orientation for first year students? We’re already excited to have you on board.

About the role

The Yellow Shirt Coordinator manages all aspects of Arc’s ‘Yellow Shirts’ program, recruiting a dedicated team of student volunteers, and overseeing and facilitating them in bringing together a week-long event that meets the aims and objectives of Arc and the University in an Arc-mazing O-Week celebration.

This is your chance to have a huge impact on the campus community of UNSW – to manage a team of lively student leaders, create opportunities for student volunteers, gain experience in events and services and help Arc and UNSW build the best introduction to the student experience possible.

If you are ready to level up O-Week, then apply now! We’ve been waiting for you.

Responsibilities

The Yellow Shirt Coordinator’s aim is to inspire and support student volunteers to deliver the best orientation to incoming students, developing the logistical and organisational skills of students and meeting the strategic needs of Arc’s O-Week program.

Check out the position description for all the details. Essentially what we need you to do is:

• Support student volunteers at all levels of the program and manage their development/goals
• Coordinate and lead a team and fostering a positive environment in Organising Team
• Assist all Organising Team members achieve their portfolio goals and Squad Leaders achieve their leadership goals
• Support other student leaders and staff members to complete their duties and meet their O-Week objectives
• Volunteer Program Admin Tasks
• Oversee the proper spending and reporting on the program’s budgets
• Reporting on Volunteer participation and program performance
• Plan and make O-Week happen to ensure the orientation and enrichment of the first year UNSW student experience
• Assist with the planning and delivery of the comprehensive orientation experience for first years, from before they set foot on campus, to their first few weeks
• Assist with the planning and delivery of O-Weeks in T2 and T3
• Be passionate about Arc and our mission to constantly improve student life

For more information, please view our position description. 

Skills & Experience

You will have a sound understanding and appreciation of how the Yellow Shirts program works. You will cherish the 35 years that have come before, but not be afraid to stay flexible and make the changes necessary to make sure the program lasts another 30 years.

To be successful in this role you should be energetic, proactive and dedicated. You should also understand that working in a Student Organisation will mean you find yourself holding BBQ tongs every so often and realise that strategically it is sometimes best to let the CEO win at the Table Tennis table.

You will understand and embrace the student demographic, how to reach them, what makes them tick and how to run a volunteer program and events that they will love. Along with your sweet interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills, you're enthusiastic and keen to share knowledge, lead and get creative with fresh new ideas.

What We Can Offer You

• Casual rate: $30.82ph + Super
• Average hours per week: 15-25 (less hours during session, increased hours out of session)
• A unique opportunity to help shape the Orientation experience
• Flexible hours to suit your Uni timetable
• A staff mentor to help you develop the skills needed for the role
• A fun, fast and driven environment with lots of potential for learning and growth
• Awesome professional experience working in a sector-leading organisation
• A spot on our (currently underperforming) netball team
• More BBQing opportunities than you can poke a set of tongs at!
• All of the above and much more in a role that works with a team of friendly, flexible staff.

How to Apply

Submit your application by 12pm Monday 22nd April

If you would like to apply, submit the following:

1.           Your resume

2.           A brief covering letter addressing the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work for Arc as the Orientation Coordinator? (200 word limit)
2. How would you define a successful O-Week?  (150 word limit)
3. Which 3 Yellow Shirts have influenced you the most? How?  (300 word limit)
4. Tweet us (In <140 characters) your vision for O-Week 2025?

Got Questions or just want to have a chat about the role?