WWF-Australia Level 1, 1 Smail St Ultimo NSW 2007 GPO Box 528 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Tel: +61 2 8228 6800 Fax: +61 2 9281 0369 [email protected] wwf.org.au Position Description (Volunteer) ABN 57 001 594 074 Position title Volunteer – Earth Hour Campaign Assistant Department Marketing and Engagement Location Sydney Position title of manager Earth Hour National Manager Position title(s) which also report to manager Communications & Online Manager, Community Organising & Outreach Manager, Campaign Assistant, Volunteers Positions titles that report to this position N/A Hours 2 days/week Award coverage and grade (if applicable) N/A Job matrix group and level N/A Contract period 3 Months (May-July) Date position description approved April 2015 Approved by People & Organisation Development Director Purpose of the Position WWF-Australia runs a number of campaigns, such as Earth Hour, the Great Barrier Reef and Places You Love to bring attention to important environmental concerns. The campaigns are diverse in their strategy and approach and include communications and actions through social/digital media, traditional media, community outreach and partnering with a range of stakeholders from government, to other NGOs to industry and community. This role assists the senior Earth Hour team members in administration, event organising, logistics and systems to help build a movement of supporters taking action on climate change. Organisational Context of Position WWF-Australia is Australia’s leading national not-for-profit conservation organisation and is part of the global WWF network. Our vision is to ensure that Australia’s biodiversity and that of our region is managed to protect its ecological integrity to ensure its long term survival and productivity, its sustainable development and for the continued enjoyment of all Australians. We recognise that these natural resources underpin the Australian and world economies and sustain our communities. As one of Australia’s leading non-government organisations (NGOs), WWF-Australia prides itself on being at the forefront of contemporary thinking on conservation, fundraising and responsible corporate governance. In order to achieve our purpose – the conservation of nature – WWF-Australia supports and conducts environmental research, education and community capacity building, on-ground projects, policy analysis and research, and encourages all sectors of society – individuals, communities, the private sector and government – to adopt world’s best practice environmental principles, practices and policies. WWF-Australia does not engage in activities that include supporting a political party, seeking to persuade members of the public to vote for or against particular candidates or parties in an election, participating in party political demonstrations, or distributing material designed to underpin a party political campaign. The Marketing and Engagement Department (Marcomms) develops, implements and delivers effective marketing and communications activities that deliver agreed annual targets, benchmarks and measurements that showcase the uniqueness and relevance of the WWF brand, build and protect the brand’s reputation and promote WWF’s conservation goals and ongoing achievements to an external and internal audience. The department is responsible for developing and implementing cost-effective integrated campaigns and other communications to key audiences to either mobilise people to action or to inspire support both financial and non-financial for WWF. Page 1 of 3 Earth Hour is a stand alone brand and movement under the stewardship of WWF. It provides WWF with the opportunity to help create a people-powered movement to help Australia cut carbon pollution and tackle climate change. Earth Hour provides the public platform to mobilise supporters to help make progress on WWF’s climate change priorities. It culminates at the end of March annually with the global ‘lights out’ campaign, providing a visual protest for families and communities to come together to demonstrate their support for action on climate change. Nature and Scope of Position Key Accountabilities Assists with day-to-day tracking of the campaign goals and metrics; Provides logistical support for meetings, trainings and other events activities; Provides general administration assistance to Earth Hour team with projects and database management; With direction, engages with a diverse range of stakeholders to communicate campaign objectives and facilitate actions; Maintains an awareness of Earth Hour’s campaign objectives, plans and activities Works through the Manager with WWF’s broader conservation programs to ensure synergies between Earth Hour and WWF are optimised; Mitigates risk by ensuring any materials and collateral produced adheres to WWF’s Brand Guidelines; Works constructively in alignment with WWF-Australia’s values and Acts with Integrity, is Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging; Complies with all WWF-Australia policies and procedures and statutory obligations as amended from time to time; Works constructively in alignment with WWF-Australia’s values and Acts with Integrity, is Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging; Complies with all WWF-Australia policies and procedures and statutory obligations as amended from time to time; Complies with all workplace health and safety, security, child protection, sustainability and equal employment opportunity initiatives to contribute to a safe, healthy, equitable, sustainable and ethical workplace; Works in accordance with management directions. Challenges/Problem Solving Challenges for the position include: The geographically dispersed nature of WWF staff nationally and internationally. The need to understand the manner in which WWF works in order to maintain WWF’s brand, credibility and reputation. Decision Making The volunteer position: Works under supervision within agreed activities; Refers request for expenditure, travel, ‘All Staff’ emails, complex or unusual issues to the Manager for approval. Communication Teamwork is the preferred way of working within WWF and this necessitates regular communications with other staff. The volunteer position communicates: Regularly with the Manager on the progress of activities; Collaborates with external stakeholders within specific parameters defined by the manager; Regularly with staff to coordinate activities and share information. Page 2 of 3 Selection Criteria Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Demonstrated skills in project management and organisational skills Ability to take initiative and undertake tasks independently Creative, positive and solutions focused working style Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail A passion for conservation and climate change Intermediate computer skills e.g. Microsoft office, Google apps, databases Desirable Experience in climate change and/or environmental advocacy An interest in Not For Profit organisations and social movements An understanding of, and support for, workplace sustainability principles Qualifications Currently studying or completed a tertiary degree in Marketing/Communications, Community/NFP, Environmental sciences/Geography or other relevant disciplines or equivalent work experience. Applications Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. To apply for this position send a CV and a one page cover letter addressing the selection criteria and contact details for referees. Reference checks are conducted by Verify (www.verifycv.com.au/categories/references). Applications are to be sent by email to [email protected] using the subject line: Application for Earth Hour Volunteer – Campaign Assistant Page 3 of 3
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