Community Engagement Coordinator

Revesby Uniting Church is seeking a person to assist with bringing the values and vision of our church to life – building and nurturing relationships, coordinating events and ensuring our spaces are welcoming, safe and vibrant.

This position, based at Revesby, will be on a part-time fixed term basis. The role has potential to become a permanent position. This role will be 3 days/week with some fixed and some flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.

About the role:

The purpose of this position is to facilitate community engagement and provide administrative support for the activities of Revesby Uniting Church.

1. Community Engagement & Communications (approx. 2 days/ wk)

• Collaborate with program coordinators to plan and promote activities including Rivergum Community Garden workshops and events.
• Work in partnership with church volunteers to foster participation in activities and events, including the Rivergum Mini-Pantry, Street Library and other initiatives.
• Build and maintain connections between the church and community, developing relationships with local residents, community groups, service providers and government bodies, to encourage volunteer involvement, promote events, strengthen community life and facilitate referrals to support agencies where appropriate.
• Coordinate and generate content for weekly email church newsletter through Mailchimp.
• Generate content and update social media and website to promote activities through the community.
• Work with Church Council to facilitate community consultations and needs assessments.
• Assist Church Council in seeking grants and external funding, including writing applications and acquittals.

2. Administration & Facilities Support (approx. 1 day/ wk)

• Coordinate bookings of regular and new space users, with a goal of forming supportive relationships with them.
• Liaise with space users about setup, pack-down and use of equipment (sound, projection, kitchen, furniture).
• Maintain compliance records (e.g. Working With Children Checks, Safe Food Handling) and serve as the Safe Church officer.
• Oversee and support the coordination of facilities and resources, including collaboration with the church cleaner and volunteers, and assist with basic financial responsibilities such as banking and mail.
• Prepare reports for Church Council, governing bodies and funding agencies.
• Occasionally assist with preparation of PowerPoint slides for Sunday services.
• Work closely with Church Council, supporting and meeting weekly with Council members.
• Contribute ideas and communicate with compassion and respect.

About you:

The Community Engagement role reflects the vision of Revesby Uniting Church. While you do not need to be a member of our church, it is essential that you support and work in alignment with our values. In this role, you will be expected to:

• Share our values of inclusion, compassion, justice and peace by demonstrating generous hospitality, intentional inclusion and celebration of diversity.
• Have a genuine passion for building community, backed by qualifications or hands-on experience in a faith-based or social justice organisation.
• Be highly organised and reliable, with great listening and communication skills that build trust and foster collaborative relationships within the church and the wider community.
• Have experience in planning and delivering community events and in engaging, coordinating and working with volunteers within the not-for-profit sector.
• Write clearly and creatively for different platforms, including newsletters, and social media.
• Have a valid Working with Children’s Check.
• Strong planning and time management skills with the ability to work independently and manage own workload.

Classification:

SCHADS Level 3, with pay point negotiated based on your experience and relevant qualifications.

Benefits of working at Revesby Uniting Church:

• Opportunity to further develop your skills in a varied role.
• Working with a friendly and innovative team.
• Flexible work arrangements, with some opportunities to work from home and flexibility around which days you work