Job position: Business Coordinator

Night Parrot Press is a small, not-for-profit literary publisher in Boorloo/Perth run by volunteers. We rely on grants and sponsorships to enable us to produce high-quality books by WA writers. We are seeking a business coordinator to become an integral part of our small team and to assist us with day-to-day administration duties. The role would suit an experienced administrator with an appreciation for literature and the arts who is willing to donate time and be a dynamic member of a respected organisation and vibrant literary community.

Essential skills and traits:

• planning and administration
• scheduling
• budgeting
• communication
• initiative
• professionalism

Knowledge and proficiency in:

• creating budgets and spreadsheets
• Xero, Excel and Word
• sponsorship and grant writing (preferred, but not essential)

Additional duties of the role:

• direct general enquiries
• bookkeeping
• update website
• maintain newsletter contacts
• assist with postage of online orders
• assist at events and launches
• promote school and community workshops

Social impact:

• contribute talents and skills to a dynamic but under-resourced WA literary community
• advocate for emerging and diverse storytellers across metro and regional WA
• assist in creating publication opportunities for new, emerging and established writers in WA

The role would require approximately 10 hours per week, with a willingness for the candidate to be flexible to meet varying deadlines. We see this as a long-term commitment for the right person, with the possibility of a funded position in the future.

Please note that this is a remote/work-from-home position. The candidate should live in the Perth metro area however as occasional in-person meetings or appearances at events may be required.

Interested candidates should apply to nightparrotpress@gmail.com