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Social Media Volunteer

Yarra Riverkeeper Association
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Help connect the Melbourne community with their Yarra River and its surrounding creeks and parks! The Yarra Riverkeepers are looking for people that share our passion for protecting Melbourne’s river of mists and shadows. If you’re interested in environmental sustainability and raising awareness of the importance of the Yarra, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a creative thinker who is comfortable coming up with new ideas and following through with projects. You will have attention to detail and a passion for environmental sustainability and educating the community on key environmental topics and issues.

You will be volunteering for the Yarra Riverkeepers Association. The Yarra Riverkeepers work towards a Yarra that is healthy, protected and loved for present and future generations. Through advocacy, education, research and community engagement activities, we help the community, government and industry appreciate and protect Melbourne’s iconic river and its parks.

This volunteer role can be done remotely, with the option to go to the Abbotsford Convent office.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, create and schedule engaging content across our social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn)
  • Coordinating key campaigns and event promotions
  • Weekly monitoring of Instagram and Twitter accounts, including responding to anyone who has directly engaged with us
  • Reporting on the effectiveness of campaigns, ads, and posts and adjusting the strategy accordingly.
  • Assist with the planning and delivery of fundraising events and activities

Your skills & experience

  • Outstanding written communication skills
  • Marketing/promotion experience with social media
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Working with Children’s Check is essential
  • Experience WordPress, canva and mailchimp
  • Video and graphic design skills would be advantageous.
  • A degree in Marketing or Communications, (or studying towards) is desirable but not essential

If this sounds like you please apply by submitting a CV and short paragraph on why the Yarra is important to you.

Should you have any questions about this volunteer opportunity please email the Community Engagement Officer (kristin.charlton@yarrariver.org.au)

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.