Community Liaison Co-ordinator

We are a dynamic and energized team of volunteer Directors and Branch staff moving into a phase of growth, innovation, and deeper partnerships with the local community.

We are seeking to recruit a Community Liaison Co-ordinator to liaise and provide support between the branch and our community groups.

Essential skills:

• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to participate in robust discussion and tactfully and effectively communicate your point of view.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to differentiate between operational and strategic matters, to review the strategy constructively and openly, and contribute to the effective decision-making of the board.
• Time management: Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.

Desirable:

• Local: Living or working locally to Highett and surrounding areas
• Connected: Existing connections with local community organisations (groups, sporting clubs, schools).
• Marketing & social media experience: focus on brand development, BEN products and community engagement – liaise with Social Media team to continue to develop awareness and opportunities for building our brand

Competencies:

• Public Speaking skills:  Ability to articulate and lead presentations at community events and provide written feedback after the event.
• Administration skills: Provide support to the board, boar sub-committees and working groups and the branch staff.
• Working with others: Sensitive to the needs of others and demonstrates interest in their views. Relates well to people of all backgrounds and cultures and adapts style accordingly.
• Commercial awareness: Understands and applies good commercial acumen to improve business performance.
• Integrity: Operates ethically and with integrity, understanding the importance to put the company’s interests before your own. Also recognises conflicts of interest and acts appropriately.
• Community engagement: Community-minded with an interest in “giving back”.

Time Commitment

• A part-time role.  Able to tailor/allocate hours according to job specifications and needs.  Able to work autonomously but also check in with directors and report progress
• Attendance at the AGM
• Attendance at key Community partner events
• Dealing with emails and other communication obligations

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, dedicated, close-knit team.
• The opportunity to build a strong locally owned business that gives back to the community
• A sense of satisfaction from making a difference and supporting a positive impact in the local community
• Opportunity creat autonomy in this role being supported by a great team