Campaigns Assistant Manager
The Oaktree Foundation is one of Australia's fastest growing and most dynamic international aid and development organizations. Entirely run by young volunteers under the age of 26, Oaktree has 85,000 members around Australia and has led some of Australia's biggest poverty campaigns.
The role of Campaigns Assistant Manager is to work with some of the best young leaders in Australia to coordinate political lobbying and campaigning activities in Western Australia. The Campaigns Assistant Manager will help coordinate events that assist in the delivery of stories of those in the community taking action against extreme poverty. These stories will be used to demonstrate to our elected representatives the depth and breadth of the movement in Australia and to apply pressure on our nation's decision making body to accept their fair share of the responsibility to effect change and end extreme poverty.
The Campaigns Assistant Manager is required to:
- Assist with the organization of a large MP lunch as part of Oaktree's three day conference
- Organise the foreign affairs debate as part of Oaktree's three day conference
- Implement Oaktree's national campaignstrategy in WA including the launch of Oaktree's new national campaign
- Assist in the coordination of political and campaigning initiatives and events; and
- Any other adhoc duties as required, within the scope of the position.
- Play a leadership role within the team to achieve campaign teams core objectives This position also seeks to prepare the successful candidate for taking over the manager position in 2012. Please keep that in mind if interested in this role.
Key Performance Indicators
- the coordination of events directed towards political engagement, building the brand of the Oaktree Foundation, and/or fundraising;
- quality of development of state-based public‐engagement models and event proposals;
- impact on wider public, indicated by media, events, recognition, relationships;
- feedback from the Campaigns Manager;
- achievement of campaign targets.
Characteristics and Skills Required
- initiative and drive;
- dedication and strong, hard work ethic;
- excellent interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills;
- willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems;
- excellent personal organisation, time management, reliability and efficiency;
- passion for the cause;
- ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships; and
- commitment to Oaktree's values and mission.
It would be beneficial for candidates to have
- knowledge of the Australian political process; and
- experience in event coordination.
What you get out of it
- opportunity to make a positive contribution to the fight against extreme poverty and hold our government accountable to its promises to the world's poor
- opportunity to gain first hand experience within an international aid and development organisation, including experience of working within the Australian Political process
- opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people, and have fun!
The necessary time commitment for this position is 10 hours a week including emails, phone calls and team meetings. This is inclusive of 2 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the Campaigns Team, fortnightly Branch meetings and any other additional meetings. We are looking for individuals who can make at least a six month or one year commitment to the position and it is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree WA programs and projects.
Applications close 5pm Monday October 10th, 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Gab Barnes, at g.barnes@theoaktree.org. 0421 946 079
The Oaktree Foundation is one of Australia's fastest growing and most dynamic international aid and development organizations. Entirely run by young volunteers under the age of 26, Oaktree has 85,000 members around Australia and has led some of Australia's biggest poverty campaigns.
The role of Campaigns Assistant Manager is to work with some of the best young leaders in Australia to coordinate political lobbying and campaigning activities in Western Australia. The Campaigns Assistant Manager will help coordinate events that assist in the delivery of stories of those in the community taking action against extreme poverty. These stories will be used to demonstrate to our elected representatives the depth and breadth of the movement in Australia and to apply pressure on our nation's decision making body to accept their fair share of the responsibility to effect change and end extreme poverty.
The Campaigns Assistant Manager is required to:
- Assist with the organization of a large MP lunch as part of Oaktree's three day conference
- Organise the foreign affairs debate as part of Oaktree's three day conference
- Implement Oaktree's national campaignstrategy in WA including the launch of Oaktree's new national campaign
- Assist in the coordination of political and campaigning initiatives and events; and
- Any other adhoc duties as required, within the scope of the position.
- Play a leadership role within the team to achieve campaign teams core objectives This position also seeks to prepare the successful candidate for taking over the manager position in 2012. Please keep that in mind if interested in this role.
Key Performance Indicators
- the coordination of events directed towards political engagement, building the brand of the Oaktree Foundation, and/or fundraising;
- quality of development of state-based public‐engagement models and event proposals;
- impact on wider public, indicated by media, events, recognition, relationships;
- feedback from the Campaigns Manager;
- achievement of campaign targets.
Characteristics and Skills Required
- initiative and drive;
- dedication and strong, hard work ethic;
- excellent interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills;
- willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems;
- excellent personal organisation, time management, reliability and efficiency;
- passion for the cause;
- ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships; and
- commitment to Oaktree's values and mission.
It would be beneficial for candidates to have
- knowledge of the Australian political process; and
- experience in event coordination.
What you get out of it
- opportunity to make a positive contribution to the fight against extreme poverty and hold our government accountable to its promises to the world's poor
- opportunity to gain first hand experience within an international aid and development organisation, including experience of working within the Australian Political process
- opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people, and have fun!
The necessary time commitment for this position is 10 hours a week including emails, phone calls and team meetings. This is inclusive of 2 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the Campaigns Team, fortnightly Branch meetings and any other additional meetings. We are looking for individuals who can make at least a six month or one year commitment to the position and it is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree WA programs and projects.
Applications close 5pm Monday October 10th, 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Gab Barnes, at g.barnes@theoaktree.org. 0421 946 079
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The role of Campaigns Assistant Manager is to work with some of the best young leaders in Australia to coordinate political lobbying and campaigning activities in Western Australia. The Campaigns Assistant Manager will help coordinate events that assist in the delivery of stories of those in the community taking action against extreme poverty. These stories will be used to demonstrate to our elected representatives the depth and breadth of the movement in Australia and to apply pressure on our nation's decision making body to accept their fair share of the responsibility to effect change and end extreme poverty.
The Campaigns Assistant Manager is required to:
- Assist with the organization of a large MP lunch as part of Oaktree's three day conference
- Organise the foreign affairs debate as part of Oaktree's three day conference
- Implement Oaktree's national campaignstrategy in WA including the launch of Oaktree's new national campaign
- Assist in the coordination of political and campaigning initiatives and events; and
- Any other adhoc duties as required, within the scope of the position.
- Play a leadership role within the team to achieve campaign teams core objectives This position also seeks to prepare the successful candidate for taking over the manager position in 2012. Please keep that in mind if interested in this role.
Key Performance Indicators
- the coordination of events directed towards political engagement, building the brand of the Oaktree Foundation, and/or fundraising;
- quality of development of state-based public‐engagement models and event proposals;
- impact on wider public, indicated by media, events, recognition, relationships;
- feedback from the Campaigns Manager;
- achievement of campaign targets.
Characteristics and Skills Required
- initiative and drive;
- dedication and strong, hard work ethic;
- excellent interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills;
- willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems;
- excellent personal organisation, time management, reliability and efficiency;
- passion for the cause;
- ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships; and
- commitment to Oaktree's values and mission.
It would be beneficial for candidates to have
- knowledge of the Australian political process; and
- experience in event coordination.
What you get out of it
- opportunity to make a positive contribution to the fight against extreme poverty and hold our government accountable to its promises to the world's poor
- opportunity to gain first hand experience within an international aid and development organisation, including experience of working within the Australian Political process
- opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people, and have fun!
The necessary time commitment for this position is 10 hours a week including emails, phone calls and team meetings. This is inclusive of 2 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the Campaigns Team, fortnightly Branch meetings and any other additional meetings. We are looking for individuals who can make at least a six month or one year commitment to the position and it is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree WA programs and projects.
Applications close 5pm Monday October 10th, 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Gab Barnes, at g.barnes@theoaktree.org. 0421 946 079
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The role of Campaigns Assistant Manager is to work with some of the best young leaders in Australia to coordinate political lobbying and campaigning activities in Western Australia. The Campaigns Assistant Manager will help coordinate events that assist in the delivery of stories of those in the community taking action against extreme poverty. These stories will be used to demonstrate to our elected representatives the depth and breadth of the movement in Australia and to apply pressure on our nation's decision making body to accept their fair share of the responsibility to effect change and end extreme poverty.
The Campaigns Assistant Manager is required to:
- Assist with the organization of a large MP lunch as part of Oaktree's three day conference
- Organise the foreign affairs debate as part of Oaktree's three day conference
- Implement Oaktree's national campaignstrategy in WA including the launch of Oaktree's new national campaign
- Assist in the coordination of political and campaigning initiatives and events; and
- Any other adhoc duties as required, within the scope of the position.
- Play a leadership role within the team to achieve campaign teams core objectives This position also seeks to prepare the successful candidate for taking over the manager position in 2012. Please keep that in mind if interested in this role.
Key Performance Indicators
- the coordination of events directed towards political engagement, building the brand of the Oaktree Foundation, and/or fundraising;
- quality of development of state-based public‐engagement models and event proposals;
- impact on wider public, indicated by media, events, recognition, relationships;
- feedback from the Campaigns Manager;
- achievement of campaign targets.
Characteristics and Skills Required
- initiative and drive;
- dedication and strong, hard work ethic;
- excellent interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills;
- willingness to take personal responsibility and use initiative to solve problems;
- excellent personal organisation, time management, reliability and efficiency;
- passion for the cause;
- ability to relate to people on a personal level and forge strong professional relationships; and
- commitment to Oaktree's values and mission.
It would be beneficial for candidates to have
- knowledge of the Australian political process; and
- experience in event coordination.
What you get out of it
- opportunity to make a positive contribution to the fight against extreme poverty and hold our government accountable to its promises to the world's poor
- opportunity to gain first hand experience within an international aid and development organisation, including experience of working within the Australian Political process
- opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people, and have fun!
The necessary time commitment for this position is 10 hours a week including emails, phone calls and team meetings. This is inclusive of 2 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the Campaigns Team, fortnightly Branch meetings and any other additional meetings. We are looking for individuals who can make at least a six month or one year commitment to the position and it is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree WA programs and projects.
Applications close 5pm Monday October 10th, 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Gab Barnes, at g.barnes@theoaktree.org. 0421 946 079
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