Documentary Australia Impact Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to
You will be responsible to the Impact Directors at Documentary Australia, working collaboratively with the broader Documentary Australia team.

About the Role
The Impact Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Impact Directors to deliver impact programs, campaigns, events, and activities, including the coordination of the Environmental Accelerator and Impact Producer Program, updating impact resources, and support for film impact campaigns.

This role would suit someone with a passion for social change. They may have previously worked in the arts or social sectors and should have exceptional copywriting, communications, and organisational skills.

Previous experience in film or documentary is not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake administrative tasks to ensure the coordination of impact activities and programs.
• Develop and maintain impact communications assets, including newsletters, emails, website and social media content, pitch documents, reports and educational resources.
• Coordinate impact and educational events and screenings.
• Conduct issue research and mapping.
• Develop and maintain impact databases and coordinate targeted outreach campaigns.
• Support impact partnerships and reporting.
• Support campaign evaluation activities.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A passion for contributing to positive social and environmental change.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience working in a relevant field, e.g. documentary, social advocacy or campaigns, community development, not-for-profit, media and communications.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including experience creating compelling written copy for a variety of communications channels.
• Excellent organisational skills, with capacity to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Flexible team player and self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Competency with a range of software and systems, including Microsoft Office, Google suite, Canva, Mailchimp, Salesforce CRM software and social media platforms.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• An interest or experience in documentary storytelling, impact production or campaigning.
• Research experience.
• Fundraising, partnership management and/or grant-writing experience.
• Social media content creation and implementation experience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.