Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator

Strawberry Seed Consulting; Geelong; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily animal pats

Job summary

Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is seeking a dedicated Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator to support the Marketing and Fundraising team in Geelong. The role is casual/temporary, offering 11 hours per week on Tuesdays and Fridays, within a not-for-profit environment focused on animal welfare and community services.

You will help build relationships with local communities, maintain donor databases, track fundraising progress, assist with events, and contribute to campaigns that

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or events
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Willingness to obtain Police Check
• Australian Drivers Licence required

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing and Communications Manager in duties
• Prepare content for campaigns, social posts, newsletters and events
• Collaborate with local partners and organisations
• Assist with organising events and stalls
• Provide customer service at GAWS events
• Support GAWS campaigns and projects
• Maintain GAWS website and social channels
• Assist with donation program administration
• Contribute fundraising ideas and innovations

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Marketing/events

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strawberry Seed Consulting - Geelong VIC

Casual/Temporary

Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is a not-for-profit leading animal welfare organisation providing best practice care, education, shelter, re-homing, and community veterinary services across the Geelong region.

GAWS was established in 1956 and take pride on delivering animal welfare and management services through the aide of generous support via the community. The organisation has a long and proud history having serviced the local community for over 60 years, and an ongoing commitment to its values of Respect and Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Leadership and Learning.

GAWS are seeking a Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator to join the marketing and fundraising team.

Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator

About Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS)

Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is a not-for-profit leading animal welfare organisation providing best practice care, education, shelter, re-homing, and community veterinary services across the Geelong region.

GAWS was established in 1956 and take pride on delivering animal welfare and management services through the aide of generous support via the community. The organisation has a long and proud history having serviced the local community for over 60 years, and an ongoing commitment to its values of Respect and Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Leadership and Learning.

What's on Offer

• Worklife Balance - casual opportunity, 11 hours per week working Tuesday & Friday, giving you time for a balance between work and life.
• Purpose - be part of a community-focused, not-for-profit organisation.
• Positive Culture - friendly and supportive team that genuinely cares about animals and what they do for the community.
• Extra Perks - daily animal pats. It's a built-in mood booster and one of the best parts of the job!

About the Role

You will be supporting the marketing team to build meaningful relationships with local communities, maintain donor databases, track fundraising progress, support organising events, and contribute to fundraising campaigns that support our mission.

Key Responsibilities that Support the Marketing and Fundraising will include:

• Supporting the Marketing and Communications Manager/s in their duties
• Support in the preparation of content for marketing campaigns, social campaigns, newsletters, website and events, etc
• Supporting the team to connect and liaise with local partners and organisations to collaborate
• Support managing events, stalls
• Provide customer service to the local community who attend our events
• Support GAWS projects and campaigns
• Support the maintenance of the GAWS website, social media accounts and other channels where content exists.
• Support maintaining administration of donation box program and GAWS PenPal program
• Assisting the team with fundraising initiatives in the local community
• Handling of fundraising money and donations
• Ability to share ideas and innovations with the team

This is a casual position with remuneration in-line with the Clerks award and your qualifications, skills and experience.

About You

GAWS are seeking applications from candidates with a can do attitude, experience in marketing or events and who have a passion for animal welfare.

You will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload in a fast passed environment and work well within a positive team.

Given the nature of the work you may need to work across challenging situations which require empathy, compassion and commitment to compliance and regulations.

You will need excellent communication skills and have a strong customer service ethic.

The Musts

• Strong team focus and able to work independently
• Good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Candidates with a marketing/events background will be highly regarded
• Police Check or willing to obtain
• Australia Drivers Licence

If you are organised, work well under pressure and love working in a fast passed environment