Organisation : Oaktree
Location : Melbourne
Time required : This is a volunteer position requiring a commitment of 6 hours per week, and we expect volunteers to stay on board for a minimum of 12 months.
Duration of project : 6-12 months
Skill area : Consulting & Strategy
Sector : Community Development
Application closing date : 3 May, 2024
About the role
ROLE OVERVIEW:
As a Communications and Marketing Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the Communications and Marketing team, managing communications with supporters and media outlets, and delivering a new strategy.
- Work closely with the CEO to develop a new Communications and Marketing Strategy.
- Custodian of Oaktree’s brand.
- Write blog posts and op ed’s about Oaktree’s work.
- Pitch Oaktree’s work to mainstream media outlets.
- Oversight of the marketing team, including all content created.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Excited by the world of marketing and communications.
- An established leader in communications, with relevant work experience.
- Has a passion and interest in international development, grounded in solidarity,
- decolonisation and collaboration.
- Excellent written, verbal, and organisational skills.
- The ability to work both collaboratively but also demonstrates critical innovation
- and initiative taking.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:
- The opportunity to design and implement a communications strategy.
- Looking to develop your leadership, communication, advocacy and engagement skills.
- Expand your networks, abilities and expertise in social impact and international development.
- Help generate the resources which enable Oaktree’s international impact: Empowering young people to tackle sustainable development challenges in their own communities.
- Collaborate closely with passionate, impact-oriented and like-minded young people across Australia.
We value will over skill, determination over degrees, and passion over years of experience. So go for it. Put your name forward!
TIME COMMITMENT:
This is a volunteer position requiring a commitment of 6 hours per week, and we expect volunteers to stay on board for a minimum of 12 months.
About the organisation
Oaktree is an organisation run by young people. Our primary goal is to ensure equal opportunities for youth worldwide. We strongly believe that every young person, regardless of their place of birth, should have a fair chance to reach their full potential. To achieve this, we are dedicated to empowering youth-led organisations throughout the Asia-Pacific Region. Our approach involves providing financial assistance and support to these organisations, enabling them to address the challenges they identify within their local communities. For more information, please see our website.
How to apply
Apply at: https://form.typeform.com/to/G3Bqs8EO
Please quote in application: Communications and Marketing Lead via Pro Bono Australia.
