The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this position on behalf of Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and working with the Communications team members to develop and execute the MIE Communications Plan
• Leading (chairing) fortnightly Communications Team meetings
• Managing the Communications Planner, including creation of communication tasks, scheduling and assignment.
• Coordinating/project managing communication and content tasks, as required to support the overall team.
• Assisting with the creation and review of content, when required.
• Completing monthly reporting to the MIE Committee
• Attending monthly MIE Committee meetings (first Tuesday of each month)

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary level qualification in Marketing & Communications, Business Administration, Project Management or Change Management (or enrolled at TAFE or university and completing your diploma or degree)
• Excellent written, online and verbal communication skills
• Experience &/or exposure to digital marketing
• Strong skills and experience with a range of software, booking and graphic design platforms (including Microsoft - e.g. Office, Teams, Planner etc.; design apps - e.g. Canva; digital marketing platforms such as MailChimp; booking platforms like Humanitix, TryBooking etc.)
• Highly organised and reliable
• Able to work independently and show initiative
• Must have own computer
• Will work flexible hours from home

Benefits:

• Work experience with a highly visible Not for Profit organisation which will be professionally acknowledged
• “Hands on” and relevant experience for any graduate seeking a role in communications, business administration or project management OR those wishing to gain leadership and committee-level skills.
• Work alongside a fantastic group of volunteers, including athlete leaders, our communications team and club committee
• Personal achievement and ability to celebrate success when our communications resonate with our members, engage their interaction and relay meaningful stories.

Note: Role can be primarily delivered remotely. Would possibly best suit someone in the Eastern/SE suburbs of Melbourne for in-person interaction, visiting events, meetings etc., when needed.