Marketing and Communications Director

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Tia International Aid Marketing and Communications Director

Tia International Aid is a youth-led non profit organisation based in Adelaide, Australia, that aims to improve the futures of disadvantaged children in Cochabamba, Bolivia by working directly with local organisations and community groups to create sustainable and lasting change. Working from a model of empowerment and participation, we focus on collaborating with the community, working alongside centres and organisations that assist disadvantaged children and youth. Founded by Tessa Henwood-Mitchell, a Social Work and International Studies student at the University of South Australia, TIA is run entirely by a group of passionate volunteers, most of whom are likeminded university students or
recent graduates.

The Tia International Aid Marketing and Communications Director is responsible for developing and implementing an effective and sustainable marketing plan for TIA. This will include coming up with creative and innovative marketing strategies to raise awareness of TIA's projects and increase our supporter database. You will also manage the Marketing and Communications Team. This position requires initiative and creativity - working within quite flexible structures and guidelines.

Duties

• Conducting market research and identifying new opportunities within the nonprofit sector;
• Managing social networking platforms (i.e. facebook, twitter etc) to engage with TIA supporters and build our networks;
• Designing and implementing innovative campaigns to increase exposure for TIA and promote the work we are doing in Bolivia;
• Coordinating a team of volunteers who will be working in various areas of Marketing and Communications (Social Media, Online Marketing, Newsletter Production, Website maintenance etc)
• Working with the Fundraising and Event teams to develop creative and sustainable methods of raising funds for our projects;
• Assisting with the design of TIA's promotional materials;
• Other duties as required.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Ability to work under time constraints
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work in a (really awesome) team
• Well organised
• Previous marketing experience (preferable but not essential)
• Creativity
• Ability to take initiative
• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written
• A commitment to upholding the vision of TIA and a passion for making a difference!

Time Commitment
This position is an ongoing role, and will require a minimum of 5-10 hours a week, with attendance at fortnightly/monthly meetings, TIA events and our
Annual General Meeting.

What You Get

• Valuable Marketing experience and transferrable skills that can be used in future employment.
• Chance to build up your professional portfolio.
• Fantastic opportunity working with a growing NGO in the non-profit sector.
• Insight into International Aid and Development NGO's structures and procedures.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a group of like-minded individuals.
• Knowledge that you are assisting to make a tangible difference to the lives of children living in situations of poverty and disadvantage in Bolivia.

To Apply
This role is a volunteer position and requires a minimum commitment of 12
months. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and be based in Adelaide.
All applicants are required to submit:

• A current CV
• 2 referees (written or provided)
• A cover letter outlining the reasons that you would be suitable for the position.

Email your application to our Volunteer Coordinator stacey.cassar@tia.org.au.
Questions about this position can be directed to Stacey on 0431 309 112, or
to Tessa on 0421 084 837.

For additional information about Tia International Aid and our initiatives,
be sure to visit our website www.tia.org.au

Closing Date: 26th Sep 2011

Tessa Henwood-Mitchell
Director and Founder of Tia International Aid

Email: tessa.henwood-mitchell@tia.org.au
Mobile: +61 (0) 421 084 837
Website: www.tia.org.au
Postal Address: PO Box 11, Goodwood SA 5034

The results of this submission may be viewed at:
http://youthleadership.org.au/node/9/submission/956

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Tia International Aid Marketing and Communications Director

Tia International Aid is a youth-led non profit organisation based in Adelaide, Australia, that aims to improve the futures of disadvantaged children in Cochabamba, Bolivia by working directly with local organisations and community groups to create sustainable and lasting change. Working from a model of empowerment and participation, we focus on collaborating with the community, working alongside centres and organisations that assist disadvantaged children and youth. Founded by Tessa Henwood-Mitchell, a Social Work and International Studies student at the University of South Australia, TIA is run entirely by a group of passionate volunteers, most of whom are likeminded university students or
recent graduates.

The Tia International Aid Marketing and Communications Director is responsible for developing and implementing an effective and sustainable marketing plan for TIA. This will include coming up with creative and innovative marketing strategies to raise awareness of TIA's projects and increase our supporter database. You will also manage the Marketing and Communications Team. This position requires initiative and creativity - working within quite flexible structures and guidelines.

Duties

• Conducting market research and identifying new opportunities within the nonprofit sector;
• Managing social networking platforms (i.e. facebook, twitter etc) to engage with TIA supporters and build our networks;
• Designing and implementing innovative campaigns to increase exposure for TIA and promote the work we are doing in Bolivia;
• Coordinating a team of volunteers who will be working in various areas of Marketing and Communications (Social Media, Online Marketing, Newsletter Production, Website maintenance etc)
• Working with the Fundraising and Event teams to develop creative and sustainable methods of raising funds for our projects;
• Assisting with the design of TIA's promotional materials;
• Other duties as required.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Ability to work under time constraints
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work in a (really awesome) team
• Well organised
• Previous marketing experience (preferable but not essential)
• Creativity
• Ability to take initiative
• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written
• A commitment to upholding the vision of TIA and a passion for making a difference!

Time Commitment
This position is an ongoing role, and will require a minimum of 5-10 hours a week, with attendance at fortnightly/monthly meetings, TIA events and our
Annual General Meeting.

What You Get

• Valuable Marketing experience and transferrable skills that can be used in future employment.
• Chance to build up your professional portfolio.
• Fantastic opportunity working with a growing NGO in the non-profit sector.
• Insight into International Aid and Development NGO's structures and procedures.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a group of like-minded individuals.
• Knowledge that you are assisting to make a tangible difference to the lives of children living in situations of poverty and disadvantage in Bolivia.

To Apply
This role is a volunteer position and requires a minimum commitment of 12
months. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and be based in Adelaide.
All applicants are required to submit:

• A current CV
• 2 referees (written or provided)
• A cover letter outlining the reasons that you would be suitable for the position.

Email your application to our Volunteer Coordinator stacey.cassar@tia.org.au.
Questions about this position can be directed to Stacey on 0431 309 112, or
to Tessa on 0421 084 837.

For additional information about Tia International Aid and our initiatives,
be sure to visit our website www.tia.org.au

Closing Date: 26th Sep 2011

Tessa Henwood-Mitchell
Director and Founder of Tia International Aid

Email: tessa.henwood-mitchell@tia.org.au
Mobile: +61 (0) 421 084 837
Website: www.tia.org.au
Postal Address: PO Box 11, Goodwood SA 5034

The results of this submission may be viewed at:
http://youthleadership.org.au/node/9/submission/956

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Tia International Aid Marketing and Communications Director

Tia International Aid is a youth-led non profit organisation based in Adelaide, Australia, that aims to improve the futures of disadvantaged children in Cochabamba, Bolivia by working directly with local organisations and community groups to create sustainable and lasting change. Working from a model of empowerment and participation, we focus on collaborating with the community, working alongside centres and organisations that assist disadvantaged children and youth. Founded by Tessa Henwood-Mitchell, a Social Work and International Studies student at the University of South Australia, TIA is run entirely by a group of passionate volunteers, most of whom are likeminded university students or
recent graduates.

The Tia International Aid Marketing and Communications Director is responsible for developing and implementing an effective and sustainable marketing plan for TIA. This will include coming up with creative and innovative marketing strategies to raise awareness of TIA's projects and increase our supporter database. You will also manage the Marketing and Communications Team. This position requires initiative and creativity - working within quite flexible structures and guidelines.

Duties

• Conducting market research and identifying new opportunities within the nonprofit sector;
• Managing social networking platforms (i.e. facebook, twitter etc) to engage with TIA supporters and build our networks;
• Designing and implementing innovative campaigns to increase exposure for TIA and promote the work we are doing in Bolivia;
• Coordinating a team of volunteers who will be working in various areas of Marketing and Communications (Social Media, Online Marketing, Newsletter Production, Website maintenance etc)
• Working with the Fundraising and Event teams to develop creative and sustainable methods of raising funds for our projects;
• Assisting with the design of TIA's promotional materials;
• Other duties as required.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

• Ability to work under time constraints
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work in a (really awesome) team
• Well organised
• Previous marketing experience (preferable but not essential)
• Creativity
• Ability to take initiative
• Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written
• A commitment to upholding the vision of TIA and a passion for making a difference!

Time Commitment
This position is an ongoing role, and will require a minimum of 5-10 hours a week, with attendance at fortnightly/monthly meetings, TIA events and our
Annual General Meeting.

What You Get

• Valuable Marketing experience and transferrable skills that can be used in future employment.
• Chance to build up your professional portfolio.
• Fantastic opportunity working with a growing NGO in the non-profit sector.
• Insight into International Aid and Development NGO's structures and procedures.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work within a group of like-minded individuals.
• Knowledge that you are assisting to make a tangible difference to the lives of children living in situations of poverty and disadvantage in Bolivia.

To Apply
This role is a volunteer position and requires a minimum commitment of 12
months. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and be based in Adelaide.
All applicants are required to submit:

• A current CV
• 2 referees (written or provided)
• A cover letter outlining the reasons that you would be suitable for the position.

Email your application to our Volunteer Coordinator stacey.cassar@tia.org.au.
Questions about this position can be directed to Stacey on 0431 309 112, or
to Tessa on 0421 084 837.

For additional information about Tia International Aid and our initiatives,
be sure to visit our website www.tia.org.au

Closing Date: 26th Sep 2011

Tessa Henwood-Mitchell
Director and Founder of Tia International Aid

Email: tessa.henwood-mitchell@tia.org.au
Mobile: +61 (0) 421 084 837
Website: www.tia.org.au
Postal Address: PO Box 11, Goodwood SA 5034

The results of this submission may be viewed at:
http://youthleadership.org.au/node/9/submission/956

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