Senior Marketing and Communications Officer

The Pollinate Energy Philanthropy Team conducts a diverse range of activities to engage donors in a meaningful relationship that creates value for all. As a member of this team you will manage your direct responsibilities and collaborate with your colleagues on campaigns and approaches to get the best outcome for the organisation and our partners.

The key component of this role is to develop and deliver inspiring and motivating content to deliver to our global audience of donors, supporters, industry peers and fellowship alumni. The position will involve full responsibility for all creative assets, identity and campaigns, and require you to provide cross-functional communication support to the rest of the Philanthropy Team as needed.

Responsibilities:

Communications

• With the Director of Philanthropy, develop communications strategy and work plans
• Manage brand and online identity (brand assets, style guide, websites, socials, etc.) and all external communications (blogs, newsletters, articles, crowdfunding campaigns etc.) for all brands under the Pollinate network (Empower Generation, Pollinate Energy, Kalpavriksha)
• Leverage internal communications and engage Nepal/India teams to develop content
• Design all global marketing collateral
• Liaise with contractors (web managers, graphic designers, copywriters, etc.)
• Manage press list, press and platform relationships, pitch and manage story development and write press releases
• Represent Pollinate Energy at relevant speaking and promotion events
• Support the Philanthropy Team and CEO with various business development activities and other communications focused tasks such as pitch preparations, events, and media
• Design and create annual report and oversee bi-annual Impact Assessment

Philanthropy

• Support the Director of Philanthropy in developing new and innovative opportunities to include in Pollinate Energy’s annual philanthropy strategy
• Create and deliver inspiring and motivating content for all crowdfunding campaigns targeted at Our Audience (social media, email campaigns, mailouts, events, etc.)
• Develop clear segmentation (using salesforce and mailchimp data) to ensure that donors and stakeholders are engaged, informed, and asked appropriately
• Provide written and verbal analysis and advice on campaign and social activity performance to Director of Philanthropy
• Support engagement of global corporate partners and sponsors for programs and events
• Draft grant and prize applications and conduct research for grants pipeline
• Be a positive and active member of the Melbourne office – including but not limited to supporting other team members during crunch times and in reaching their targets, attending various events or speaking engagements, etc.

Essential Key Selection Criteria

• Proven experience and success in a similar role
• Superior communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Creative, dynamic and proactive approach to work
• Highly organised with an ability to manage competing priorities and short deadlines
• Flexible, adaptable to change and responsive

Reporting and liaison

• You will report directly to the Director of Philanthropy
• You will liaise with international team across India and Nepal to collect data and stories for communications and philanthropy purposes

Travel to India and Nepal is a benefit offered of this position. Travel for speaking engagements, pitch competitions, etc. is also possible (up to 3 x trip per year).

Due to the nature of our work and time differences working internationally you may also be required to work outside of your usual hours on nominated days.