Organisation : Australian Marine Conservation Society
Location : Brisbane
Work type : Full-time, Part-time
Profession : Advocacy, Fundraising
Sector : Conservation & Environment
Salary type : Annual Package + Commission
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000 FTE per annum (pro-rata), plus Super contributions of 12%
Application closing date : 25 Nov, 2024
About the organisation
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) is the voice for Australia’s oceans. We are Australia’s leading ocean conservation organisation and one of the founding members of Australia’s conservation movement. We are a community of ocean lovers across the nation working to protect our precious marine wildlife and for healthy seas.
We are an independent charity, staffed by a committed group of scientists, educators and passionate advocates who have defended Australia’s oceans since 1965. Our paid and volunteer staff work every day to protect our coasts and oceans.
About the role
The Philanthropy Officer plays an important role in engaging and supporting AMCS’ highly valued donors to fund our critical work, which involves taking action on the big issues facing our oceans.
In this role, you will coordinate and provide administrative support to our philanthropic fundraising programs, including those for mid- and major donors, business supporters, grants, and bequests.
Your work supports the recruitment and engagement of AMCS donors by ensuring the administration of records, processing of donations, and communication with supporters is delivered efficiently, effectively and in a way that inspires ongoing financial support for our vital marine conservation work.
THIS ROLE INVOLVES:
- Providing administrative support for the Philanthropy Team to support various relationship-based philanthropy fundraising programs.
- Processing donations and issuing receipts as required for philanthropy programs.
- Data entry of valuable supporter information, communications and preferences.
- Conducting funder, donor and supporter research.
- Coordinating administration for all third-party philanthropic platforms and websites.
- Handling philanthropy program inquiries sensitively and respectfully in a timely manner via specific programmatic email inboxes, phone lines and message banks.
Please see the attached PD for a full list of responsibilities and further details on the role including the selection criteria.
WHY WORK WITH US
You’ll play an important role in protecting our oceans. You will be part of a committed group of passionate advocates who have defended Australia’s marine environment for almost 60 years. We care about our team and creating a supportive workplace.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Superannuation contribution of 12%
- Genuine flexibility around work hours and location (where possible)
- Four weeks of annual leave (pro-rata), plus additional days over the holiday period
- 10 days of personal leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- Additional paid parental leave (subject to eligibility conditions)
- Flexibility with public holidays, as well as time off to support related conservation and community initiatives
- Opportunities and support for training and professional development
- Regular all-team meetings and annual in-person team retreat
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
APPLY NOW
If this role sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions.
AMCS is a strictly non-partisan and an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. That is, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work on an ongoing basis.
A position description is attached. For more information on our work and our people please visit our website.
Feel free to contact recruitment@amcs.org.au using the subject line: Philanthropy Officer enquiry via ProBono with any questions.
A position description is attached.
How to apply
If this role sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
AMCS is a strictly non-partisan and an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. That is, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work on an ongoing basis.
A position description is attached. For more information on our work and our people please visit our website.
Please quote in application: Philanthropy Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Conservation_and_Environment
