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Event, Social Media and Fundraising Support

I Want A Greyhound (IWaG)

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IWaG are looking for a Social Media Coordinator , Event Coordinator and Fundraising Coordinator to join the "Hound Crew" and help find homes for greyhounds. Read more about each role and the instructions to apply below.

How to apply

All applications should be submitted via the form at the Volunteers page on our website. The link is further down the ad under "other requirements"

Social Media Coordinator

The Social Media Coordinator uses social media platforms to spread awareness of IWaG. We are looking for someone who is savvy in social media trends and knows how to engage an audience.

Acting as the voice of IWaG, this person should be creative, motivated, a great relationship builder and able to manage a team of social media volunteers.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Create and implement an engaging and brand-aligned social media strategy
  • Manage a content calendar
  • Create posts from idea, to copy, to design, to posting
  • Social media community management and moderation
  • Delegate social media tasks to a team of volunteers
  • Align strategy to social media metrics and report on this to committee

The following skills will be highly valued:

  • Savvy social media user with knowledge of trends and algorithms (particularly for IG and Facebook)
  • Organised and a proactive communicator
  • Skilled in Google Workspace and design applications eg. Canva
  • Sharp and creative writing skills

The social media coordinator will report to the IWaG Management Committee, IWaG President and IWaG Vice President.

Support for this role is offered by the IWaG Management Committee, admin coordinator, volunteer coordinator and fundraising coordinator.

Event Coordinator

The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating a high quality program of events and public relations functions to promote IWaG’s profile.

They should have some experience in event management, have strong project management and organisational skills, plus be an excellent communicator and team player.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Implement, develop and maintain an annual calendar of events which occur within IWaG’s brand parameters
  • Coordinate events from planning to event delivery including approval from management committee
  • Liaise with fundraising and social media coordinators
  • Budget and revenue management
  • Manage volunteer event planning committees
  • Adhere to IWaG’s policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality and follow regulations
  • Arrange promotional material
  • Communicate regularly with committee on event milestones

The following skills will be highly valued:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Competency in Google workspace and MS Office
  • Networking, relationship and stakeholder management skills
  • Customer Service Skills

The event coordinator will report to the IWaG Management Committee, IWaG President and IWaG Vice President.

Support for this role is offered by the Social Media Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Foster and Adoption Coordinator and IWaG Management Committee.

Fundraising Coordinator

The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for the entire scope of fundraising activities in conjunction with a team of volunteers.

They are required to ensure that fundraising undertaken in IWaG’s name is consistent with our core philosophies including a prohibition on accepting money from racing or gambling sources and ban on using animal products in fundraising.

The Fundraising Coordinator should be organised and professional, a competent verbal and written communicator, and a skilled researcher.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Develop and organise fundraising campaigns independently or with the team
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders, delegate and support a working group, and collaborate with the team
  • Research and identify fundraising opportunities
  • Raise awareness of IWaG’s work and write grant applications to charitable trusts or statutory bodies
  • Manage information and keep records of donor activity
  • Ensure major donors or companies are kept informed of progress and key milestones
  • Manage budgets and endeavour to meet targets

The following skills will be highly valued:

  • Experience in fundraising space
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Competent user of social media platforms - Facebook and Instagram

The fundraising coordinator will report to the IWaG Management Committee, IWaG President and IWaG Vice President.

Support for this role is offered by the Social Media Coordinator, Volunteers Coordinator, Event Coordinator and IWaG Management Committee.

Why IWaG?

IWaG is sustained by a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers aka “Hound Crew” who are based in South-East Queensland and beyond. If you're a dog-lover, greyhound fan and someone who wants to make a difference in the world, join us!

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