Organisation : St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
Location : New South Wales (Lewisham, NSW)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy, Media, Other
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 26 Nov, 2017
About the organisation
About the Organisation
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a member and volunteer based organisation that has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has close to 100 Special Works across the State in the areas of homelessness, mental health, disability, financial counselling, supported accommodation, food provision, refugees and migrants and addiction counselling. Our work is funded by all levels of government, the generous support we receive from the community and our 250 Retail Centres across NSW.
The Society’s Mission, Vision, Aspiration, and Key Values http://www.vinnies.org.au/page/About/Mission__Vision .
Departmental Overview
Fundraising & Communications (F&C) is a team of Society employees and volunteers dedicated to raising the profile, awareness, funds and support for the ‘good works’ of the St Vincent de Paul Society. The Fundraising & Communications team encompasses a range of professional services including communications, public relations, media liaison, publications, fundraising, events and sponsorship, bequests and marketing.
About the role
Permanent full-time
Based at the State Support Office in Lewisham, NSW
About the Role
The Senior Coordinator – Direct Marketing works within the Fundraising team with key responsibilities for growing income and donor base through appeals, retention, acquisition and regular giving strategies. This position will support the Direct Marketing Manager in developing and implementing strategies to drive fundraising revenues and grow supporter base. You will ideally have experience and proven skills in coordinating a fundraising or direct marketing program, as well as strategic & creative thinking to be successful in this role. Click here for more information about this role.
What you need to be successful in this role
Tertiary qualification in communications, marketing or business.
Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating a fundraising or direct marketing program in a busy NFP or mail house.
Advanced skills in project management.
Proven ability in fundraising/marketing campaign creation, execution and post campaign analysis.
Demonstrated initiative and results in fundraising, marketing and promotions.
Knowledge of fundraising principles and legislation.
Extremely organised with a high level attention to detail.
Excellent communications, presentation, mediation and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and proof reading skills.
A positive attitude and ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
Flexibility to meet a range of job demands and deadlines.
Willingness to train as desired.
Ability to work within the ethos of the St Vincent de Paul Society (a lay Catholic charitable organisation).
Employment Conditions
The conditions of employment are governed by the National Employment Standards.
What we offer
By joining one of Australia’s largest and leading charities, you will be working in an organisation which makes a real difference to people’s lives.
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is proud to offer generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
Training and development opportunities
Pre-employment Clearances:
Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks that include two (2) reference checks, a Health Declaration and National Criminal History Check. You will also be required to present evidence of right to work in Australia.
The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Prior to employment, you will be required to have a Working with Children Check, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People .
Applications close at 11:30 pm on 19 November 2017
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The Society is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Direct Marketing Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy, #Media, #Other