Do you want to help save orangutans, other critically endangered species, and the last rainforests of Indonesia?

The Orangutan Project is an international not-for-profit organisation working to save Critically Endangered orangutans through a broad range of holistic projects in Borneo and Sumatra.

We partner with local conservation organisations and work alongside local people and indigenous communities to safeguard Indonesia's remaininn rainforests and save orangutans, elephants and tigers from extinction.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Event Coordinator to manage fundraising events in Sydney, especially within the CBD. This is a new role with exciting opportunities and broad scope. This is a voluntary position, working both online and in-person , reporting to the Volunteers Fundraising Manager.

If you want to use your event management skills to make a difference with a reputable conservation organisation, we'd love to hear from you. There are a range of options for your involvement, depending on your interests and time commitment:

1. You could join us to manage one event, whether big or small
2. You could get involved with the broader Sydney volunteer team and manage a number of events on an ongoing basis
3. You could join us for one year and manage a number of smaller events

The choice is yours!

Position responsibilities

• Plan, manage and market fundraising events across Sydney
• Develop event budget and marketing plan
• Implement marketing and media (with support from the marketing team)
• Promote and sell tickets throughout Sydney
• Work in-person at all events you plan
• Mentor volunteers in event management (with support, where required)
• Manage and address risks and hazards at events
• Record and bank funds raised at events
• Work online using the Google Suite
• Adhere to the organisation's policies, procedures and Code of Conduct

Key Selection Criteria

• Minimum two years of experience in event management in a workplace setting
• Experience in fundraising is useful but not mandatory
• Proactive self-starter able to work autonomously with minimal guidance
• Passion for conservation and saving endangered species and rainforests
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills
• Able to work online in the Google Workplace

About you

• You're passionate about conservation
• You have time to set aside a couple of hours each week for planning, ideas, research, meetings and events
• You absolutely love running events
• You've got the ideas and experience to manage successful events
• You're based in Sydney and can attend all the events you manage
• You're comfortable managing a team of volunteers (with training if required)

This is an exciting opportunity to build on your existing event management skills and make a real difference. It's also a prime opportunity to share your knowledge and experience by mentoring other volunteers who are keen to learn about event management.

The Volunteers Fundraising Manager will provide guidance on our event policies and processes, but there is a lot of flexibility and scope for you to create events in line with your interests, skills, networks and experience.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

After you’ve applied, please send a copy of your resume to our email address, which will be sent to you in an automated message.

About The Orangutan Project

The Orangutan Project is the main brand within our parent company, Wildlife Conservation International (WCI), which also includes the International Elephant Project and International Tiger Project.

Initially founded in Australia by world-renowned primatologist Leif Cocks (OAM), we are an international wildlife conservation organisation that manages and supports holistic, grassroots projects to save Critically Endangered orangutans, tigers and elephants and safeguard the remaining rainforest ecosystems of Sumatra and Borneo.

Our holistic approach focuses on four key pillars:

1. Legally protect forests
2. Secure, restore and patrol orangutan, elephant and tiger habitat
3. Rescue, rehabilitate and release infant orangutans and displaced and injured orangutans, elephants and tigers
4. Educate and empower the local communities and indigenous people

The Orangutan Project highly values our wonderful volunteers and the enormous contribution they make. Our volunteers raise much-needed funds and awareness about the urgent need for conservation and forest protection. We are always delighted to welcome new volunteers from diverse backgrounds.