About Rotary Hawthorn:

Rotary Hawthorn is a vibrant community service Not-For Profit Club, part of Rotary International, and dedicated to making a positive impact in the local and international community through a range of projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and assist in managing Rotary Hawthorn’s social media strategy across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and the Club website.
• A team member of volunteers on the Communications Committee that reports to the Board
• Create, curate, and schedule engaging content including posts, images, videos, and stories that highlight Rotary Hawthorn’s activities and community impact.
• Manage and grow the club’s online community by actively responding to comments, messages, and inquiries.
• Collaborate with Rotary Hawthorn members and project leaders to gather news, stories, and media for content creation.
• Monitor social media trends and analytics to optimize content strategy and report on engagement and reach.
• Assist in drafting and distributing email newsletters, press releases, and other communications materials as needed.
• Support branding consistency and promote the Rotary values across all communications.
• Coordinate with other volunteers and external media as needed to maximize publicity for events and initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, media and communications or similar.
• Experience in social media management and digital content creation.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and scheduling/analytics tools (e.g., Canva and Facebook Insights).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a volunteer environment.
• Passion for community service and alignment with Rotary’s mission and values.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills are a plus but not essential.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to a respected global service organization making a real difference.
• Build your skills in social media and communications in a supportive volunteer setting.
• Connect with community leaders, like-minded volunteers, and broaden your professional network.
• Satisfaction of promoting meaningful projects and community impact.
• Work remotely as well as the opportunity to attend Club Meetings.
• Flexible hours and the chance to work on projects that align with your interests and expertise.
• It is expected that the initial commitments would be for 6+ months with the opportunity to be invited to become a Club Member.

If you are an experienced Social Media Assistant looking to give back to the community and make a difference through your social media skills, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and covering letter to membership@hawthornrotary.org.au