Open Gardens Victoria (OGV) is a not-for-profit organisation that opens private Victorian gardens to the public, holds horticulturally themed events and raises money for charity. We are run by volunteers and are committed to fostering a love of gardens and gardening, helping people to appreciate the benefits gardens bring to health, the community and the environment. The Head of Marketing and Communications is an important member of OGV's Committee of Management and Chair of the Marketing and Communications sub-committee.

Key tasks and responsibilities of the Head of Marketing and Communications • To guide and coordinate the activities of the Marketing and Communications Sub-Committee to create a high level of awareness of Open Gardens Victoria in accordance with the brand and to promote openings and events to relevant audiences. Sub-committee activities include:

• Uploading OGV website content
• A monthly newsletter to 5,000 subscribers
• Regular social media posts on Instagram and facebook
• Management of the OGV LinkedIn profile
• Management of Friends subscriptions • To be a member of and report to the OGV Committee of Management on marketing and communications issues and ideas. • To manage the activities of the paid OGV media relations advisor, the marketing and communications administrative assistant and the graphic designer • To write the monthly OGV newsletter

Skills and experience • Marketing and Communications Experience • Team leadership • Strong writing skills • Membership of a volunteer organisation • An understanding of horticulture in Victoria