Organisation : Humane World for Animals Australia
Location : Sydney
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Advocacy, Fundraising, Information & Communication Technology, Journalism & PR, Marketing, Media & Communications
Sector : Animals, Conservation & Environment
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 12 Jun, 2025
About the organisation
Formerly called Humane Society International, we are a highly effective global animal protection charity, and leaders in saving wildlife from exploitation, habitat loss and cruelty.
About the role
Do you love animals and want to use your skills to drive positive change for them?
Are you a talented writer and visual storyteller who knows how to craft impactful messaging?
An exciting opportunity has opened for a talented Digital Content Coordinator to join the Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society International) team.
Humane World for Animals is working to build a humane world for all animals by addressing cruelty and suffering, advocating for policy change, and creating lasting solutions.
Reporting to the Head of Communications, the Digital Content Coordinator will create compelling content to achieve communications, fundraising, and campaign goals, and to further our mission to build a humane world for all animals by addressing cruelty and suffering, advocating for policy change, and creating lasting solutions.
- Supportive, high-achieving team based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
- Backed by the expertise, energy and resources of a newly re-branded global organisation with offices around the world
- Dynamic role suited to great communicators and team players
- Pet-friendly office, with work from home hybrid arrangements
Key responsibilities
- Work with the campaigns and fundraising teams to create compelling content for the website, direct mail (and EDM), newsletters, and social media platforms
- Craft engaging content that promotes Humane World for Animals as a leading animal welfare organisation
- Use audience segmentation to ensure relevant and tailored content
- Manage social media engagement
- Work with the Digital Marketing Specialist to monitor and analyse data and implement changes to improve performance across channels
- Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in storytelling, digital marketing and fundraising.
About You
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications or a related field
- At least two-years’ experience in not-for-profit digital marketing (animal welfare experience highly desirable)
- Expertise in storytelling and developing compelling content to increase engagement across channels
- High-level written and verbal communication skills
- Video production and photography skills and the ability to source photographs, and edit video using CANVA, Photoshop, Premier Pro or similar
- Excellent technical skills to deliver content across a variety of channels
- Ability to work quickly and effectively with attention to detail
- Expertise in working with Customer Relationship Management software including Salesforce, Engaging Networks and Orrto
- Ability to work as part of a small team and prioritise workload
- Commitment to Humane World for Animals mission and values
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
This is a full-time hybrid role with three days in the Avalon office and two days WFH.
How to apply
To apply please submit a cover letter listing your experience against the duties and responsibilities and resume to adminau@humaneworld.org by 12 June 2025.
Applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so if this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please quote in application: Digital Content Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Animals, #Conservation_and_Environment
