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Mainstream Media Lead

Ondru
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Context and Purpose of the Role

After being significantly impacted by COVID-19, Ondru is rebuilding the organisation to develop and deliver pioneering and impactful local and international projects. We are exercising strong leadership, sustainable strategy, partnerships and a lot of hard work to transform Ondru into a thriving organisation again. Currently we are working on an Indigenous and an asylum seeker based projects based in Melbourne.

As part of this rebuilding phase, we are seeking a values-aligned, skilled and committed person to join us for a minimum of 6 months to re-develop our Mainstream Media function to better promote the organisation externally.

About Us

Ondru is a Melbourne-based non-profit humanitarian organisation working towards a more connected, compassionate and equitable society. We use art to provoke thought, evoke feeling and inspire change on issues of social justice. We make people think, feel and act through pioneering art projects that give voice to silent, unheard and misunderstood human stories that express the human condition.

Our projects touch upon social justice issues and experiences such as identity and displacement, Indigenous experience, homelessness, health and well-being and war and violence. Projects are delivered locally and internationally using many forms of art including photography, theatre, dance, film, music, sculpture, poetry, painting, digital projections, mural and public art installation.

Our most known project is Voiceless Journeys, an art project that aims to celebrate cultural diversity and raise awareness about the journey, struggle, survival and achievements of people from diverse backgrounds – people who were impacted by displacement.

Our Values

  • Courage: to face challenges with honesty and bravery
  • Integrity: never compromise on our moral principles
  • Respect: always treat ourselves and others with dignity and compassion
  • Community: recognise that we are always more effective together and to strive for the betterment of community
  • Originality: to be pioneers in our work and to strive for the extraordinary

Why Volunteer at Ondru?

  • You have a genuine opportunity to create meaningful change and to contribute towards giving voice to silent and unheard human stories that express the human condition.
  • In this rebuilding phase, you have the opportunity to directly make a difference in transforming Ondru into a thriving organisation again and support social change.
  • Be part of a dynamic organisation and a community that is working hard towards creating a more compassionate, connected and equitable society.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The position is responsible for:

  • Developing a media strategy that targets mainstream media - print, news services, TV and radio;
  • Finding ways to get our key messages into our social media activities;
  • Following up on requests from journalists and other players in this sector;
  • Liaising with the leaders of the core functions: Arts Projects, Policy and Funding;
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of the overall Brand / Marketing Strategy; and,
  • Contributing to keeping the new website current.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Passionate about people and a commitment to the purpose and values of Ondru;
  • Demonstrated sound experience in marketing or public relations;
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds;
  • Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills;
  • Able to use initiative and “make things happen” (i.e. ‘hands on’ approach);
  • Possess high levels of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality; and
  • Excellent computer literacy skills and must have your own laptop.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

To be successful in this position it is preferred that you have:

  • Tertiary qualification in marketing or related field;
  • Open-minded – with a willingness to challenge your own thinking and have the ability to adapt and be flexible to the changing needs of the organisation;
  • Be committed to working in a team environment while promoting inclusivity and collaboration; and
  • Be hardworking, hands on, energetic and vibrant.

Key Relationships

You will be working within the Marketing & Communications Team. You will also work closely with the CEO, the Board, staff, other volunteers, artists, contractors, partners and project participants as required.

Supervisor

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Application

To apply, please send your CV to yuseok.lee@ondru.org using the subject line: Mainstream Media Lead Application. You are encouraged to apply as soon as practicably possible.

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