Communications & Event Officer

nrmjoEnvironmental jobs, NRM; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a Communications and Event Officer to lead communication strategies, manage events, and support environmental action in Victoria. The ideal candidate will coordinate communications across platforms, ensure brand consistency, and develop engaging content with a strong focus on stakeholder relationships. A flexible hybrid work model is available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communication planning and delivery.
• Proficient in content creation and technical information translation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and brand development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of an integrated communications strategy.
• Develop tailored communications plans for landscape programs.
• Manage relationships with media organisations.

Skills

Strategic communication planning

Content creation

Digital communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Event design

Tools

Social media management tools

Content management systems

Job description

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The Communications and Event Officer will lead and coordinate the development and implementation of communication strategies that shift attitudes, build support and empower positive environmental action to meet Biolinks Alliances program goals to secure the biodiversity of central Victoria for future generations.

Knowledge-sharing and relationship building is key to Biolinks Alliances strategy for large-scale landscape restoration. Biolinks Alliance is a provider of specialist knowledge of effective and science-based conservation practices and this role would ensure it is communicated in the most engaging, creative and accurate ways for the greatest uptake and impact.

The role would develop communications strategies and deliver communications assets across the whole organisation and for leading landscape projects and initiatives, thereby building a sustainable and flexible framework for an ongoing effective communications programs in the Alliance. Events are one of the key ways the organisation builds relationships and extends knowledge; this role would have oversight of the organisations events program. The role would be an integral part of a small team, working closely with all roles and reporting to the Program Director/Manager.

Roles and responsibilities

Programs and project related communications

• Oversee the implementation of an integrated communications strategy, for Biolinks Alliances Vision, Mission and Goals, across all relevant platforms and channels.
• Working with the Programs Manager, develop and implement tailored communications plans for our landscape programs.
• Develop, implement and provide support to Project Facilitators on engagement and learning events that are part of our landscape programs.
• Develop, implement and provide support to Project Facilitators on communication tools and products for our landscape programs. This could include but is not limited to print material, online digital materials, social media, video, podcasts etc.

Brand communications

• Working with our Programs Manager, develop and execute Biolinks Alliances premier network and knowledge sharing event, its annual symposium.
• Develop products to ensure the Biolinks Alliance brand is represented consistently in order to grow brand recognition and reputation.
• Develop relationships with media organisations to assist in positioning Biolinks Alliance as a recognised and respected advocate on behalf of its member networks, regarding environmental management and ecological restoration policy and resourcing.
• Work with team members to generate compelling content and manage its impact across Biolinks Alliances digital platforms.
• Develop and execute our annual reports.
• Develop and execute our quarterly online newsletters to our subscriber network.
• Working with our Ecologists, develop and execute our monthly educational webinar series.
• Lead supporter communications, including supporter acquisition and engagement strategies.
• Working with the Executive Director, develop and implement fundraising campaigns (e.g. end of financial year campaigns).
• Working with external contract resources when required, lead the communications briefs and output to achieve great results within budget.

Selection criteria

• Strategic communication planning and delivery experience
• Content creation and translation of technical information
• Digital communications and platform management
• Stakeholder engagement and brand development
• Media relations and advocacy communications
• Event design and delivery
• Project and contractor management
• Teamwork and organisational alignment
• Evaluation and reporting
• Values alignment and sector experience
• Experience with relevant tools and applications
• Applicants should hold a current valid drivers license and vehicle that is suitable to drive on unsealed roads.

Working conditions

Biolinks Alliance offers a flexible working arrangement, with all current staff adopting a hybrid model, depending on their personal circumstances. Candidates will be expected to work from our office, based in Tooborac, Victoria, at least one day per week, as well as travel to project sites as required. This role is advertised as flexible as either 0.6FTE up to 1.0FTE and we can accommodate levels of flexibility within that range.

Occasional weekend and evening work required, which can then be taken as time in lieu.

• See the position description attached below for further information about this role and detailed selection criteria.
nrmjobs.com.au/job/20026394